Senior Proactive-Labor Relations Consultant - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Chesapeake, VA

3h•$91,700 - $163,700•Remote

About The Position

The Labor Relations Consultant is an individual contributor who assesses proactive labor relations needs, interprets trends and business requirements, and supports solutions across assigned business lines or geographies. The role works with minimal guidance and advises leaders and partners on labor relations practices, risks, and program execution. The position is remote within the U.S., except employees hired in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area must work in the office at least four days per week. Travel of up to 75% is required. Remote employees must follow UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in Human Resources, employee relations, and/or labor relations.
Organization, communication, consultation, and collaboration skills, including the ability to advise on difficult issues and work with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of 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.
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Assess proactive labor relations needs and support development and implementation of solutions aligned with business and workforce needs.
Support the design and delivery of training for management and employees on labor relations practices, contract administration, and compliant workforce behaviors; answer difficult questions and maintain related materials and records.
Prepare and interpret summaries, dashboards, and briefing materials for risk assessments, identification of themes, and decision-making.
Analyze labor relations data, site assessments, and stakeholder feedback to identify trends, assess moderately complex issues, and recommend actions for program priorities and business decisions.
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and People Team partners, consulting and facilitating communication on labor relations priorities, issues, and program execution.
Support organizational change initiatives, including implementing labor relations programs, translating 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.
Monitor documentation, reporting, and labor relations practices for 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.