Human Resources & Labor Relations Manager

SSM Health • Madison, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Are you an experienced Labor Relations leader who thrives in a union environment? As the Human Resources & Labor Relations Manager, you'll play a key role in leading labor relations strategy, supporting collective bargaining efforts, and partnering with leaders to navigate complex employee and union-related matters. This highly visible position serves as a trusted advisor on contract interpretation, grievance management, negotiations, and employee relations while helping drive a positive and productive workplace culture. We're seeking a candidate with hands-on experience in union negotiations, strong labor relations expertise, and the ability to influence outcomes through effective collaboration and strategic leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a mission-driven healthcare organization while shaping labor and employee relations strategy. This is an onsite role based at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. Job Summary: Manages the operational activities of one or more Human Resources functional areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years’ experience

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in union negotiations
• Strong labor relations expertise
• Ability to influence outcomes through effective collaboration and strategic leadership

Responsibilities

• Assists with the design, planning and implementation of human resources programs and policies to achieve the strategic business plans.
• Provides assistance, advice and guidance to employees; provides or coordinates provision of a range of work-related dispute resolution services as required, to include mediation, conciliation, negotiation, and/or formal arbitration.
• Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assists with the development and implementation of Human Resources initiatives.
• Assists with the development and implementation of activities needed to automate and streamline processes to ensure operational excellence, high reliability and continuous improvement.
• Provides individual and group advice, guidance, professional support to Human Resources staff and others with respect to interpretation and application of employee relations and associated policies, practices, and procedures.
• Handles complex, high-profile operational issues.
• Interprets and provides advice and guidance regarding the terms of the collective bargaining agreements to ensure systemwide administrative compliance.
• Directs and leads labor negotiators during the collective bargaining process; develops and implements collective bargaining parameters, guidelines, and procedures on behalf of the organization.
• Researches, identifies, and interprets current and emerging employee and labor relations issues, trends, and opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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