Human Resources Associate - Labor (Union) Relations

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

1d•$40 - $60•Hybrid

About The Position

At Legacy Health, our People & Culture team is redefining what it means to work in healthcare. We are evolving from a traditional HR function into a forward-thinking group focused on attracting, developing, and retaining diverse, high-performing talent. Driven by curiosity and innovation, we don’t just respond to today’s workforce challenges - we anticipate them. Our mission to make life better for others extends to our employees, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best and be their best. If this aligns with your approach to work as a Human Resources Associate , we encourage you to explore this opportunity with us. This position supports our Labor Relations team. Previous labor/union relations experience strongly preferred. This is a hybrid role that requires regular meetings at a variety of Legacy locations across the Portland Metro area. Candidates must reside in Oregon or Washington. On days when onsite activity is not required, individuals in this role may work remotely. As the largest nonprofit health system serving the Portland-Southwest Washington and mid-Willamette Valley areas, Legacy Health provides a range of services. We have six hospitals, including Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, which is solely dedicated to children’s care. We operate more than 70 primary care, specialty, and urgent care clinics, employ nearly 3,000 doctors and providers, and more than 13,000 employees. Legacy Health also runs labs and a research center. Our major partnerships include PacificSource Health Plans and the Unity Center for Behavioral Health - a one-of-a-kind center for people facing a mental health crisis that is collaboratively operated between four regional health systems and numerous community partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred. Relevant experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
Three to five years of progressively more responsible experience in the HR field.
Working knowledge of all HR functional areas (employment, benefits, compensation, employee relations, training and development, human resources information, workforce planning), in addition to in-depth knowledge of two to three functional areas.
Strong presentation skills, ability to present data and information as a subject matter expert, utilizing both written form and graphical displays, where appropriate.
Demonstrated ability to discern pertinent data from raw information, evaluate and consult around solutions.
Ability to perform complex analytical tasks such as complex spreadsheets, comparison tools and preparing and reviewing contracts.
Demonstrated judgment in prioritizing projects and reaching appropriate analytical conclusions and managing complex tasks.
Ability to make decisions in a timely manner on limited but adequate information.
Knowledge of and experience with personal computer, databases, spreadsheets and word processing software (MS Office), and report writing tools.
Facilitation, consensus building and conflict resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous labor/union relations experience strongly preferred.
Health Care experience preferred.
PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Administrative Support
Desktop Software
Effective Communication
HR Legal/Regulatory Compliance
HR Reporting
Relationship Management Outside Organizational Development and Employee Relations
Labor Relations Administration
Relationship Management – HR
Project Management – HR
Employee Relations and Labor Relations Consultant Support
Training