Director Labor Relations - South Division

Providence • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Calling all Esteemed Labor Relations Leaders! Are you an exceptional leader with a keen eye for labor relations and human resources management? Do you excel at fostering productive relationships and shaping strategic initiatives in a dynamic and complex environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The Role: As the Labor Relations Director, you will spearhead labor relations initiatives for our South Division - including all of our California ministries. Your leadership will ensure effective contract administration and nurture healthy relationships with labor representatives. You'll support bargaining processes, mitigate labor risks, and develop strategic labor plans. Additionally, you'll collaborate with HR COEs, operations leadership teams, and field HR to enhance the quality experience for core leaders and caregivers. What You’ll Do? Strategic Leader: Provide leadership and direction on labor relations services aligned with our strategic priorities and organizational goals. Trend Analyst: Proactively identify labor relations trends, interpreting and reporting on labor activity to inform strategic actions. Negotiation Architect: Design and implement negotiation strategies, collaborating with legal counsel and HR teams. Proposal Manager: Prepare contract proposals and oversee the bargaining process and contract implementation. Subject Matter Expert: Advise leaders and HR professionals on labor issues, using your expertise to guide decision-making. Communication Innovator: Develop and implement labor-related communications and training programs for core leaders. Experience Enhancer: Craft strategies to improve caregiver and core leader experiences within the organization. Team Builder: Lead and develop a strong functional team through effective recruiting, training, coaching, and succession planning. Metrics Analyst: Use measurements to predict needs and ensure strategies are aligned with organizational objectives. Mission Integrator: Embed the organization’s mission throughout the labor relations process. What You’ll Bring? Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Organization Development, Industrial Relations, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred. Experience: 8 years in leadership roles within a labor environment and 10+ years in leadership within complex, multi-location organizations. Healthcare experience preferred. Strategic Expertise: Proven ability to achieve strategic initiatives, enhance retention, and reduce turnover through effective HR partnerships. Problem-Solving Skills: Aptitude for resolving complex employee relations and HR challenges with agility. Communication Excellence: Exceptional communication, presentation, and training skills. Legal Acumen: Thorough understanding of employment and labor laws, including FLSA, NLRA, ADA, and discrimination/equal employment opportunity regulations. Change Management: Skillful in adjusting to dynamic environments and managing effective organizational change. Collaboration Prowess: Excellent team-building skills and ability to inspire and develop staff. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Be part of an organization transforming labor relations and making a positive impact on the workforce. Growth Opportunities: Enjoy the autonomy to innovate and implement your ideas while receiving strong support from leadership. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about their roles. Dynamic Industry: Thrive in the fast-paced and evolving world of labor relations in a complex organizational setting. Make a Difference: Contribute to a healthier and more harmonious work environment for caregivers and leaders. Ready to Shape the Future of Labor Relations? If you’re a visionary leader with a passion for enhancing labor relations and HR strategies, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us build a thriving workplace for all! This position is based out of Irvine, CA with travel as necessary,

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Organization Development, Industrial Relations, or related field
• 8 years in leadership roles within a labor environment and 10+ years in leadership within complex, multi-location organizations.
• Proven ability to achieve strategic initiatives, enhance retention, and reduce turnover through effective HR partnerships.
• Aptitude for resolving complex employee relations and HR challenges with agility.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and training skills.
• Thorough understanding of employment and labor laws, including FLSA, NLRA, ADA, and discrimination/equal employment opportunity regulations.
• Skillful in adjusting to dynamic environments and managing effective organizational change.
• Excellent team-building skills and ability to inspire and develop staff.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• Healthcare experience

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction on labor relations services aligned with our strategic priorities and organizational goals.
• Proactively identify labor relations trends, interpreting and reporting on labor activity to inform strategic actions.
• Design and implement negotiation strategies, collaborating with legal counsel and HR teams.
• Prepare contract proposals and oversee the bargaining process and contract implementation.
• Advise leaders and HR professionals on labor issues, using your expertise to guide decision-making.
• Develop and implement labor-related communications and training programs for core leaders.
• Craft strategies to improve caregiver and core leader experiences within the organization.
• Lead and develop a strong functional team through effective recruiting, training, coaching, and succession planning.
• Use measurements to predict needs and ensure strategies are aligned with organizational objectives.
• Embed the organization’s mission throughout the labor relations process.

Benefits

• Impactful Work: Be part of an organization transforming labor relations and making a positive impact on the workforce.
• Growth Opportunities: Enjoy the autonomy to innovate and implement your ideas while receiving strong support from leadership.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about their roles.
• Dynamic Industry: Thrive in the fast-paced and evolving world of labor relations in a complex organizational setting.
• Make a Difference: Contribute to a healthier and more harmonious work environment for caregivers and leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees