Employee & Labor Relations Manager

Perfect Timing Personnel Services • San Rafael, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a Marin-based healthcare organization, is seeking an Employee & Labor Relations Manager to support a highly visible, hands-on role. With active union negotiations underway, this position will play a key part in both day-to-day employee relations and, for the right candidate, visible labor strategy work alongside senior leadership. This is a highly visible role in a complex, unionized healthcare environment with multiple bargaining units. You’ll work closely with a seasoned HR leadership team, report directly to the CHRO, and have regular exposure to executive-level discussions and decision-making. The role carries a high level of autonomy and calls for someone who can step in with confidence, navigate sensitive situations, and bring practical, solutions-oriented thinking. Please note this role requires compliance with pre-employment screening, including immunizations, background check, and drug screening in accordance with federal guidelines, including marijuana/THC screening. This role can be structured based on experience: Employee Relations focus - 3+ month temporary Employee + Labor Relations - temp-to-hire opportunity

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Employee and/or Labor Relations within a complex organization
• Deep experience handling investigations, grievances, and sensitive employee matters independently
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, risk assessment, and documentation best practices
• Experience in a union environment required
• Labor relations and bargaining experience required for temp-to-hire consideration
• Demonstrated ability to influence and advise leaders at all levels
• Strong judgment with a practical, solutions-oriented approach
• Comfortable operating with a high level of autonomy in a visible role

Nice To Haves

• multi-union exposure strongly preferred
• Healthcare experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and leave management
• Partner closely with leaders to assess risk, navigate sensitive issues, and drive consistent, defensible outcomes
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance management, documentation, and employee relations best practices
• Interpret and apply policies, procedures, and, where applicable, union contract language
• Manage a fluctuating caseload in a high-volume, unionized environment
• Serve as a key partner to executive leadership during active union negotiations
• Support bargaining strategy, preparation, and participation as needed
• Advise on contract interpretation, grievance strategy, and escalation approach across multiple unions
• Represent HR in high-stakes meetings, including grievance discussions and union interactions
• Partner with HR leadership to align labor strategy with operational needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed