Labor Relations Advisor

PACS

2d

About The Position

The Labor Relations Advisor supports the day-to-day administration and execution of labor relations activities across a large, complex, growing healthcare organization. The role is an operational partner to HR, Operations, and Labor Relations leadership, helping ensure consistent application of collective bargaining agreements, supporting grievance administration, maintaining productive labor-management relationships, and advising on routine labor relations matters. The position focuses on tactical execution of labor relations processes and programs, compliance, consistency, and effective issue resolution across the organization.

The advisor serves as the primary labor relations advisor for an assigned portfolio of union-represented facilities and provides guidance to HR and operational leaders. The role includes interpreting collective bargaining agreement provisions, supporting investigations and grievance resolution, coordinating labor-management activities, preparing materials for bargaining and arbitration, maintaining accurate records and reporting, and helping leaders understand labor relations processes and effective union interactions. Occasional travel is expected based on business needs, including facility support, meetings, training, and grievance-related activities.

Requirements

• 3–7 years of progressive labor relations, employee relations, human resources, or related experience in a unionized environment.
• Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, grievance administration, labor-management relations, and applicable labor laws.
• Experience supporting investigations, grievances, arbitration preparation, negotiations, and/or labor-management committee activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality while exercising sound judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing, or other highly regulated and unionized environments.
• Experience working with multiple bargaining units across a multi-site organization.
• Familiarity with labor relations case management systems, reporting tools, and workforce analytics.
• Ability to translate complex contract language into practical, business-focused guidance.
• Experience delivering training or providing guidance to frontline leaders and HR partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary labor relations advisor for an assigned portfolio of union-represented facilities.
• Interpret assigned collective bargaining agreements and advise leaders on consistent application of contract language.
• Partner with HR and operational leaders on day-to-day labor relations issues and employee concerns.
• Escalate complex or high-risk labor matters to Labor Relations leadership as appropriate.
• Monitor adherence to labor relations processes, policies, and contractual obligations.
• Support investigations involving alleged contract violations, workplace disputes, and other labor-related matters.
• Research labor contract provisions, labor relations practices, and relevant regulatory developments.
• Support labor-related due diligence and integration activities for newly acquired union-represented facilities.
• Support organizing efforts, representation matters, and other union campaigns as assigned.
• Prepare labor relations case files, summaries, correspondence, and supporting materials.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with union representatives and labor-management stakeholders.
• Lead or support labor-management meetings, including preparation of agendas, notes, and follow-up activities.
• Facilitate communication between management and union representatives to promote collaboration and timely issue resolution.
• Coordinate grievance tracking and ensure compliance with contractual timelines.
• Assist with grievance intake, tracking, investigation, resolution, follow-up, and documentation.
• Gather facts, documents, and background information to support grievance responses.
• Prepare materials and documentation for arbitration hearings and other labor proceedings.
• Support collective bargaining through data collection, research, note-taking, logistics coordination, and administrative support.
• Maintain records related to bargaining, settlements, grievances, and arbitration outcomes.
• Maintain accurate labor relations records, databases, and documentation.
• Prepare routine reports, dashboards, and tracking metrics on grievances, labor actions, arbitrations, and other labor relations activities.
• Monitor labor relations trends and identify recurring issues for review with Labor Relations leadership.
• Support compliance with labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, and organizational policies.
• Assist with audits, information requests, and documentation reviews.
• Provide day-to-day labor relations guidance to HR and operational leaders.
• Support development and delivery of labor relations training materials, tools, and resources.
• Educate leaders on collective bargaining agreement provisions, labor relations processes, investigatory meetings, and effective union interactions.
• Promote consistent labor relations practices across facilities and business units.
• Travel occasionally as needed for facility support, labor-management meetings, training, and grievance-related activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) providing confidential support for personal and professional challenges.

What This Job Offers

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