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Job Description

Position Title: Labor Relations Manager
Primary Location: El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, CA
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Day (8 hours)

El Camino Health in Mountain View, CA, honored as one of the United States' 100 Top Hospitals for six consecutive years, is seeking a pioneering Labor Relations Manager. This critical role is central to our ongoing journey of HR transformation and innovation in a high-performing healthcare environment recognized for excellence by PINC AI, Fortune, Magnet, and Leapfrog. The successful candidate will initiate and shape a new labor relations program, setting a strategic course for the future of our workforce. Support investigations and documentation of employee issues or violations of the company code of conduct, collective bargaining agreement or any company policy. Serve as a resource for managers regarding contract interpretation and application of HR policies and programs. Responsible for arbitration hearing preparation, developing and revising union contracts, leading labor-management meetings and documentation related to labor relations assignments. This unique opportunity calls for a visionary thinker with a passion for labor relations, poised to join and uplift a team known for its engagement, dedication, and high achievements. As a leader in our dynamic and celebrated institution, you will support and drive our high-functioning workforce further, making this a high-visibility role that offers substantial potential for professional growth and development, and collaboration with executive leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Development: Design and implement a visionary strategy for the new labor relations program, aligning with El Camino Health's mission and goals.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Lead a team of engaged and skilled professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence. While also Providing training sessions for employees, supervisors, and management to enhance their understanding of labor relations policies, practices, and legal requirements.
• Union Negotiations & Conflict Resolution: Expertly manage complex labor relations negotiations with multiple unions and resolve conflicts, balancing organizational goals with employee welfare.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including union representatives and executive leadership, to develop comprehensive labor relations strategies.
• Program Management: Oversee the entire scope of the labor relations program, encompassing grievance handling, disciplinary actions, and dispute resolution.
• Training & Development: Develop and deliver training programs on labor relations policies and practices for staff and management.
• Policy Development & Compliance: Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, advising on policy development and implementation.
• Organizational Consultation: Serve as a key consultant to the executive team on labor relations matters, guiding informed decision-making.
• Future Planning: Actively participate in planning for the organization's workforce future, leveraging insights from labor relations to inform HR strategies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Social Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: At least 8-12 years in HR management or labor relations, including leading labor relations programs and negotiations.
• Skills: Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and team-building capabilities.
• Career Potential: Demonstrated potential for career progression within HR, including broadening into HR leadership roles.
• Polished and professional communication (verbal/written) skills. Interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to all levels of the organization.
• Extensive Labor Relations and Human Resources experience in increasingly responsible positions.

Additional Preferences:

• A strong track record in establishing and driving labor relations strategies.
• Experience in high-level negotiations and complex labor relations in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of inspiring and leading transformative initiatives

License/Certification/Registration Requirements- None

Ages of Patients Served- N/A

Salary Range:

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.