Labor & Employee Relations Representative

Labor & Employee Relations Representative – 6+ Month contract Salary: $50 - $70 per hour Job Details As a Consulting Labor & Employee Relations Representative in the Healthcare industry, you will be playing a crucial role in establishing and maintaining effective labor‑management relations. This involves ensuring adherence to collective bargaining agreements, participating in negotiations, addressing grievances, and responding to labor‑related inquiries from a defined group of union‑represented employees. You will be part of the Labor and Employee Relations (LER) Unit, providing consultation and guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees on labor and employee relations matters. Responsibilities Lead local negotiations and conduct supervisory training. Represent management interests while safeguarding employee rights. Promote proactive management practices to reduce grievances, unfair labor practice charges, discrimination claims, and employment‑related litigation. Review and advise on business plans involving layoffs; ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements. Assist managers with performance concerns, including developing performance improvement plans. Respond to union inquiries regarding contract‑related issues such as salary increases. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of four years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct research, analyze issues, and develop recommendations. Knowledge of labor/employment law and labor negotiation principles and techniques. Ability to apply effective bargaining strategies to achieve successful outcomes. Knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws and court decisions. Demonstrated ability to effectively represent organizational interests in labor relations matters. Ability to manage difficult or volatile situations with professionalism and sound judgment. Specialized knowledge within the labor relations field, as required by the position. Thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures is preferred. In‑depth knowledge of advocacy principles for representing the organization in dispute forums is preferred. Experience in the public sector or higher education environment is preferred. Must be able to work in environments requiring discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment. May require flexible or irregular work hours depending on operational needs. Must successfully pass any required background checks. Benefits Competitive Salary Health and Medical Benefits: Comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as flexible spending accounts to offset medical costs. Retirement Benefits: Retirement plans to help you secure your financial future. Time Off: Paid and unpaid time off for vacation, personal health, and family care. Well‑being Programs: Resources to support your physical, mental, and spiritual health. Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development through various training programs and resources. Equal Opportunity Employer Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot Consulting