Director Labor Relations

Corewell Health • Southfield, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Labor Relations is responsible for and oversees all labor relations activity for Corewell Health. The Director develops, implements and leads in executing a comprehensive and effective labor strategy, including development of positive team member relations initiatives to strengthen the long-term relationship between the health system and its team members; proactive labor/management relations strategies; negotiation, interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, development of union and labor relations-related training in compliance with labor law. The Director also advises and collaborates with senior leadership and members of the Human Resources team on applicable labor law, the current labor environment and legislative trends. The leader represents Corewell Health in mediation and arbitration. This position will report to the Vice President of Team Member and Labor Relations. Essential Functions In partnership with the Chief People Officer, SVP People Strategies and Operations, and VP Team Member and Labor Relations, develops, implements and leads Corewell Health’s labor strategy. Leads Corewell Health’s positive team member relations strategy, including risk assessment and mitigation, issue identification and resolution, and other team member relations initiatives. Serves as the primary point of contact for all union-related matters, including collective bargaining, organizing campaigns, petitions, mediation, arbitration and administrative charges. Partners with inside and outside legal counsel as necessary on union-related matters. Develops and leads organizational response to organizing campaigns and election petitions. Develops and provides training to Human Resources and leadership aimed at building internal capabilities on a wide range of labor -related subjects. Leads the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements. Responsible for providing guidance to corporate departments on business consolidations, outsourcing, and reductions in force which may implicate union workforce. Provide direction to Human Resources and operating leadership on policy and CBA interpretation. Oversees the grievance process to ensure contractual rights are upheld. Prepares cases for arbitrations, administrative hearings, and trials. Partners with inside and outside legal counsel to represent Corewell Health in mediation, arbitration, administrative hearings, and trials. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws regarding employment and labor-related matters. Researches the latest environmental and legislative trends and decisions to forecast impact and develop and lead organizational response. Communicates proactively on labor environment and legislative trends. Works closely with Human Resources and others to develop and maintain partnerships for effective administration of labor relations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from and accredited college or university.
• Master's Degree in industrial Relations, labor relations or similar discipline.
• 10 years of relevant experience
• 10+ years of increasingly responsible experience in Employee and Labor Relations working extensively with labor unions.
• Significant field-based responsibilities and may require local travel.
• 2 years of relevant experience
• At least two (2) years of experience in a project management, supervisory, or managerial capacity.
• Labor Relations experience within a healthcare setting is strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience with union organizing campaigns.
• Extensive experience negotiating Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Extensive experience with conducting employee investigations.
• Extensive experience with resolution of grievances and the arbitration process.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate Juris Doctorate.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and leads Corewell Health’s labor strategy.
• Leads Corewell Health’s positive team member relations strategy, including risk assessment and mitigation, issue identification and resolution, and other team member relations initiatives.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for all union-related matters, including collective bargaining, organizing campaigns, petitions, mediation, arbitration and administrative charges.
• Partners with inside and outside legal counsel as necessary on union-related matters.
• Develops and leads organizational response to organizing campaigns and election petitions.
• Develops and provides training to Human Resources and leadership aimed at building internal capabilities on a wide range of labor -related subjects.
• Leads the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Responsible for providing guidance to corporate departments on business consolidations, outsourcing, and reductions in force which may implicate union workforce.
• Provide direction to Human Resources and operating leadership on policy and CBA interpretation.
• Oversees the grievance process to ensure contractual rights are upheld.
• Prepares cases for arbitrations, administrative hearings, and trials.
• Partners with inside and outside legal counsel to represent Corewell Health in mediation, arbitration, administrative hearings, and trials.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws regarding employment and labor-related matters.
• Researches the latest environmental and legislative trends and decisions to forecast impact and develop and lead organizational response.
• Communicates proactively on labor environment and legislative trends.
• Works closely with Human Resources and others to develop and maintain partnerships for effective administration of labor relations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director