Labor Relations Consultant

Logan Health Medical Center • Kalispell, MT

5d

About The Position

This position serves as a consultant related to labor relations and recommends labor strategies in collaboration with assigned leadership. Consults pertaining to the design, implementation and maintenance of Logan Health’s labor relations program and policies. Represents Logan Health in labor-management relations, including contract negotiations and/or arbitration cases. Supports the organization in fulfilling the mission, vision, and values of Logan Health. Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, business or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in complex labor relations experience including bargaining required.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, communicate and build relationships at all levels.
• Possess strong conflict management skills.
• Possess ability to collaborate with diverse personalities, in a tactful, mature, and flexible way.
• Possess good reasoning abilities with sound judgment.
• Ability to persuade others into mutual beneficial goals and settlements.
• Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes.
• Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice To Haves

• First chair negotiations experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs consultation in the design, implementation and maintenance of Logan Health’s labor relations program and policies.
• Represents Logan Health in labor-management relations, including contract negotiations and/or arbitration cases.
• Leads and coordinates labor relations activities for Logan Health in collaboration with assigned leadership.
• Applies effective interpersonal and formal presentation skill and builds trust with key stakeholders to influence optimal outcomes in line with labor relations strategies.
• Develops a thorough understanding of collective bargaining agreements and maintains broad knowledge of the unique needs of the organization.
• Drives an understanding of labor relations and labor management partnership (LMP) activities within facilities and functions.
• Consults effectively and provides expert advice regarding union agreements through accurate interpretation of intent, spirit and terms of the various agreements.
• Conducts appropriate research and additional consultation to ensure accurate interpretation.
• Partners with leadership and HR on labor relations and LMP aspects of key initiatives.
• Researches, develops and maintains labor relations data and records, leverages key connections with HR, Finance, etc. to generate data.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with labor organizations.
• The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Benefits

• PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• Additionally, they may qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees