Labor Relations Consultant - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Chesapeake, VA

5h•$91,700 - $163,700•Remote

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Labor Relations Consultant is an individual contributor role responsible for assessing proactive labor relations needs, interpreting trends and business requirements, and supporting the implementation of solutions across assigned lines of business or geographies. This role works with minimal guidance and serves as a resource to leaders and partners on labor relations practices, risk considerations, and program execution. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in Human Resources, employee relations, and/or labor relations
Demonstrated experience in organization, communication, consultation and collaboration skills with the ability to provide guidance on difficult issues and work with minimal supervision
Proven knowledge of the NLRA fundamentals, contract administration, and compliant labor relations practices with the ability to apply concepts in practical business situations
Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience

Responsibilities

Assess proactive labor relations needs across designated lines of business or geographies and support the development and implementation of solutions aligned to business and workforce needs
Support the design and delivery of training programs for management and employees on labor relations best practices, contract administration, and compliant workforce behaviors, providing guidance on difficult questions and maintaining supporting materials and records
Prepare and interpret summaries, dashboards, and briefing materials to support labor relations risk assessments, identify themes, and inform decision-making
Analyze labor relations data, site assessments, and stakeholder feedback to identify trends, assess moderately complex issues, and recommend actions to inform program priorities and business decision-making
Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and People Team partners, serving as a consultant and facilitating communication on labor relations priorities, issues, and program execution
Support organizational change initiatives, including implementation of new labor relations programs, translating labor relations concepts into practice and promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence
Monitor adoption and effectiveness of labor relations toolkits and programs, gather feedback, identify non-standard issues, and elevate recommendations or concerns as appropriate
Monitor documentation, reporting, and labor relations practices to support compliance with company policies and applicable state, federal, and local regulations; identify gaps and escalate or recommend corrective actions.
Update and maintain labor relations toolkits, playbooks, and intranet resources