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Labor Relations Manager

Corewell Health
United States, Michigan, Southfield
Feb 22, 2025
Job Summary Corewell Health is seeking a Labor Relations Manager. This role will manage labor relations team members and initiatives within the Labor Relations Team. The Labor Relations Manager will support the labor strategy, including development of positive employee relations initiatives to strengthen the long-term relationship between the health system and its 60,000 team members; implementation of labor/management strategy; development of any organizing campaign response; negotiation, interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, development of union and labor relations-related training in compliance with labor law. The Labor Relations Manager will also advise and collaborate with leadership and members of the Human Resources team on applicable labor law, the current labor environment and legislative trends. Represents Corewell Health in grievances, mediation and arbitration. Key Role Functions and Responsibilities Supports Corewell Health's positive team member strategy, including risk assessment and mitigation, issue identification and resolution, and other team member relations initiatives. Coaches, mentors, supervises, and develops Labor Relations team members for both labor relations content and desired competencies. Ensures that priorities are established to meet organizational needs. Supports the implementation of key activities. Ensures responsiveness and an exceptional experience on requests for services, information, records, and data while managing the legality of such releases. Partners with inside and outside legal counsel as necessary on union-related matters. Supports organizational response to union organizing campaigns and election petitions. Develops and provides training to Human Resources and leadership aimed at building internal capabilities on a wide range of labor/union-related subjects. Supports the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements. Supports the grievance process to ensure contractual rights are upheld. Supports preparation of cases for arbitrations, administrative hearings, and trials. Partners to ensure compliance with federal and state laws regarding employment and labor-related matters. Communicates proactively on labor environment and legislative trends. Works closely with Human Resources and others to develop and maintain partnerships for effective administration of labor relations. Candidate Qualifications Five years of relevant experience within employee and labor relations working with labor unions. Two years of relevant experience must have been in a project management, supervisory, or managerial capacity. Required The position has significant field-based responsibilities and may require local travel. Required Experience with unions/ and union organizing campaigns. Required Experience negotiating Collective Bargaining Agreements. Required Experience conducting employee investigations. Required Experience with resolution of grievances and the arbitration process. Required Bachelor's Degree from and accredited college or university. Required Preferred Preferred Master's Degree in industrial Relations, labor relations or similar discipline. About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence. How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Beaumont Service Center - 26901 Beaumont Blvd Department Name HR Labor Relations Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.