VP, Employee & Labor Relations & Workforce Compliance

Jackson Health • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Jackson Health System (JHS), one of the nation's largest and most respected public healthcare systems, is seeking an accomplished and strategic Vice President of Employee & Labor Relations & Workforce Compliance. This executive leader will shape systemwide labor strategy, strengthen organizational culture, and ensure regulatory excellence across a workforce of more than 15,000 employees.
If you are a seasoned labor relations and workforce compliance expert who thrives in complex, highly unionized environments — and you're passionate about advancing a Just Culture — this is a rare opportunity to make a significant impact at scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree required; JD strongly preferred
• 12-15+ years of progressive leadership in labor relations, employee relations, and workforce compliance
• Experience in a large, complex, unionized healthcare system or similarly regulated environment
• Demonstrated success leading collective bargaining with multiple unions
• Deep knowledge of employment law, labor law, and healthcare regulatory requirements
• Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an academic medical center or public healthcare system
• Track record leading large-scale workforce transformation or compliance remediation
• Experience advising executive leadership and Boards on high-impact labor matters

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief negotiator for collective bargaining agreements and labor proceedings
• Ensure consistent interpretation of CBAs across all hospitals and departments
• Oversee employee relations investigations and corrective action processes
• Lead continuous readiness for Joint Commission, AHCA, CMS, and other regulatory bodies
• Build strong partnerships with operational leaders, physicians, union leadership, and external agencies
• Champion Just Culture principles and drive continuous improvement in employee experience and accountability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees