Director, Labor Relations-Remote
Director, Labor Relations-Remote
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Job Description
Who we are:
At Lifepoint Health we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoints healthcare delivery network includes 60 community hospitals 60 rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals and 250 additional sites of care across the United an organization we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.
What youll do:
The Director of Labor Relations is responsible for overseeing all labor relations activities across the organization. This includes ensuring adherence to collective bargaining agreements managing the grievance process providing education and support to leadership teams regarding union interactions and promoting effective communication and partnerships with union representatives. The Director will act as a strategic advisor to leadership on labor matters and ensure consistent practices across all facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with all collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) across facilities.
- Guide and support managers and HR teams on contract interpretation and application.
- Lead and oversee the grievance process including step meetings documentation and resolution strategies.
- Provide regular training to facility leaders on labor relations including:
- What to say (and not say) to union representatives.
- Understanding employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). - Collaborate with legal counsel on labor-related issues as needed.
- Monitor and address potential unfair labor practice concerns.
- Develop and implement proactive labor strategies to maintain positive union relationships.
- Lead contract negotiation preparation efforts including research and strategy sessions.
- Conduct periodic audits to ensure contract compliance at the local level.
- Develop and disseminate regular labor relations updates and educational materials to facility leaders.
- Act as the organizations primary liaison with union representatives.
- Partner with HR and compliance teams to address labor-related risks and trends.
What youll need:
Education: Bachelors degree in Human Resources Labor Relations Business or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in labor relations or a related field.
- Experience working with unionized healthcare strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws and regulations including NLRA and FMLA.
- Proven ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism.
- Excellent communication negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support facilities.
Why choose us:
As a team member of the Health Support Center our goal is to support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. Our focus is to attract retain and empower a diverse and determined workforce. Our mission statement is at the heart of who we are and what we do: Making Communities this shared mission we believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.
Benefits:We offer an excellent total compensation package including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k flexible PTO generous Employee illness benefit (EIB) medical dental vision tuition reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
