Labor Relations Manager – Work at Home – Ohio

Mercy Health BSMH • Columbus, OH

11d • Remote

About The Position

The Labor Relations Manager assists in administering, interpretation, and facilitating collective bargaining agreements between unions, associates and leadership by providing advice and consultation to support Bon Secours Mercy Health positive labor relations strategy, including but not limited to: addressing, processing, and investigation of grievances and complaints, consultation with cross functional partners to bring resolution to complaints in a timely manner, interpretation of company policies and collective bargaining agreements for management, assisting and determining labor and management solutions are in compliance with relevant CBAs, counseling management regarding their responsibilities, supporting compliance efforts and coaching on changes in relevant laws/regulations, interpreting and applying relevant collective bargaining agreement provisions in union environments. Supports the Labor Relations Director on implementation and execution of initiatives impacting associates represented by a union.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Human Resources
• 5 years in Business/Healthcare/HR/Labor Relations with proven career progression.
• 1 year experience in labor relations required.
• Excellent customer service, communications and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to probe based upon responses provided.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to organize and present information in a clear and concise way.
• Ability to build rapport and communicate challenging information effectively.
• Skilled at interviewing employees, witnesses and supervisors to gather relevant case information, preparing detailed documentation and maintaining files in preparation for potential future claims.
• Reasoning ability that includes strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills required.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Knowledge of Federal and State Employment Law
• Advanced use of Microsoft applications
• Interpreting information to make recommendations
• Data and information interpretation
• Influencing skills and buy-in creation
• Leverage online tools for work
• Critical Thinking
• Interpret business context and understand business operations
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Detailed tracking
• Leadership
• Create organizational design/change management plans
• Root cause identification
• Create, document and visually convey strategy
• Relationship building and partnership at all levels of the organization
• Executive level communication skills
• Analyze business challenges and create solutions

Nice To Haves

• 2 Year/ Associates Degree
• Human Resources
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SP /Labor Relations Specialist
• 5+ years’ experience in Employee and Labor Relations or related field

Responsibilities

• Assist with execution of labor relations functions, including, but not limited to, participation in grievance responses, arbitration and collective bargaining processes and labor-management meetings, as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and union representatives on a daily basis to create positive associate and union relations by addressing grievances appropriately by investigating circumstances surrounding the dispute, evaluate adherence to contract language and completion of resolution procedures and creating effective compromises.
• Interprets and applies applicable labor and employment laws, regulations and standards at the federal and state level, in consultation with the legal department.
• Identifies risk and potential company liability in case fact patterns and uses sound judgment in obtaining legal counsel when warranted.
• Prepares cases for legal review and pending arbitrations, assist by completing risk analysis and providing recommendations.
• Assist management during crisis situations such as work stoppages or labor disputes.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders with differing points of view while maintaining confidentiality of complex and highly sensitive subject matter.
• Make recommendations for policy changes or enhancements based on experience with prior situations; identify unproductive internal processes and recommend improvements.
• Assists in the timely processing of inquiries from leadership and union representatives as outlined in applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED