Labor Relations Consultant
Highmark Health
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Investigate and resolve a wide variety of employee and labor matters including, but not limited to educating, coaching and counseling employees and management on collective bargaining agreements.
- Identify and tailor best practices to ensure effective implementation of agreed-upon strategies, while managing and resolving issues surrounding implementation.
- Assist with developing collective bargaining strategy and support the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements in collaboration with Employee and Labor Relations, HR and Operations management.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with operations and union leadership to address and resolve issues and proactively implement effective workplace practices.
- Direct and support HR Directors/Business Partners regarding the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements.
- Monitor legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
- Maintain records and monitors compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Oversee preparation of statistical reports using records of actions taken concerning grievances, disciplines, arbitration and related labor relations activities to identify and address problem areas.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration or relevant degree type
- 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree
- Master's Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration or relevant degree type
- 7 years in Labor/Employee relations, practicing labor law or handling labor relations in a large/complex/multi-site environment
- Knowledge of employment/labor laws, regulations, case law and their application
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment
- Specialized experience in handling grievances, negotiations, employment, employee relations, and employment law
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- Excellent verbal / written communication and presentation skills
- Able to influence outcomes with patience, follow-through, professionalism and confidentiality
- Ability to facilitate diverse groups and lead others in collaborative efforts
- Able to work in partnership environment and cooperatively with labor organizations
- Experience in drafting and writing contractual language