Labor Relations Manager (Healthcare)

Labor Relations Manager



*Must have healthcare experience

Avamere, 25115 SW Parkway, Suite B, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070

Apply now online at: https://teamavamere.com/

Job Summary

The Labor Relations Manager is responsible for maintaining positive working relationships between Avamere leadership team, union and Avamere employees.

This position is responsible for navigating the complexities of labor law, collective bargaining and union contracts to ensure fair and efficient operations.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities


* Lead and manage labor relations strategy across the organization, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.


* Assist in negotiating and advising on collective bargaining agreements across a two-state territory.


* Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), ensuring consistent application across departments.


* Advise senior leadership and Administrators on labor relations issues, including discipline, grievances, arbitration, and contract interpretation.


* Responsible for contract administration, grievance handling, arbitration preparation, and labor-related investigations.


* Develop and maintain positive relationships with union leadership to foster a collaborative and productive labor environment.


* Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including NLRB, FMLA, FLSA, and other applicable regulations.


* Conduct investigations and represent the company in labor disputes, arbitrations, and hearings.


* Analyze labor trends, grievances, and arbitration decisions to identify risks and recommend proactive solutions.


* Partner with HR, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment on labor-related policies and practices.


* Provide training and guidance to managers and supervisors on labor relations best practices and contract compliance.


* Direct personnel on required collective bargaining changes, support managers and employees with understanding the applicability of rules.


* Recommend and implement plans and approaches to support overall business strategies.

Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree in labor relations, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.


* A minimum of five years' progressive labor relations experience within a unionized and regulated environment (healthcare industry experience strongly preferred).


* A minimum of five years' experience of direct people management.


* Ability to interpret financial models to facilitate economic analysis throughout the collective bargaining process and for monitoring of results thereafter.


* Deep knowledge of labor laws, collective bargaining processes, and union-management relations.


* Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.


* Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.


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