The Labor Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Human Resources in the effective Management of Labor and Employee Relations.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing and maintaining an effective labor/employee relations program and philosophy throughout the hospital.
- Hear and adjudicate all third step grievances filed by the collective bargaining units associated with the hospital.
- Investigate and resolve employee internal and external complaints.
- Responsible for counseling and consulting with management personnel on the appropriate use of corrective discipline.
- Responsible for preparation of arbitration, unemployment and Government Agency hearings.
- Anticipate the need for new Human Resources Policies and Procedures and recommends changes to existing policies.
- Train Line Managers in Labor and Employee Relations skills.
- Act as liaison between 1199 and hospital departments in the interpretation and application for the contractual agreements.
- Conduct Departmental Labor Management meeting with the union and management personnel.
- Provide supervision to assigned Labor/Employee Relations staff.
- Conduct exit interview.
- Negotiate the settlement for grievance and arbitration cases when necessary.
- Maintain records pertaining to grievances, arbitrations, agency complaints, discipline and unemployment.
- Promote positive employee relations through the development and use of employee recognition and employee activity programs.
- Consult with legal counsel when necessary.
- Participate in union negotiations.
- Other duties and projects as assigned to the Manager.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related experience required.
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience required in similar Human Resources role with responsibility for management of labor issues.
OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.