[Hiring] Labor Relations Manager @MultiCare Health System

Role Description

The Labor Relations Manager is an excellent opportunity to support labor relations activities across MultiCare Health System. As an independent indirect leader, your role will focus on building positive and influential relationships among all levels in the organization, external labor partners, and represented bargaining units.

Responsibilities

• Advise HR colleagues and others regarding labor relations matters, helping to develop the appropriate course of prevention and recommended action.
• Serve as chief negotiator representing MultiCare in collective bargaining negotiations.
• Collaborate with leadership and external labor partners to accomplish agreements and positive labor relations.
• Manage the administration of labor contracts; provide interpretation of labor contracts to managers, employees, and HR colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Labor Relations, or related discipline.
• Juris Doctorate or Master’s degree preferred.
• Human resources professional certification preferred (PHR, SPHR, etc.).
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in labor and employee relations required.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in collective bargaining required; Chief Spokesperson experience strongly preferred.
• Experience must include leading contract interpretation and implementation, grievance processing, performance management, and facilitating communication and working relationships with union organizations and management.
• Possesses a working knowledge of application of laws and regulatory standards such as FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, EEOC, Workers’ Compensation, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, and preferably The Joint Commission (TJC) principles and practices.
• Experience with employment-related investigations and grievance administration.
• Effective internal and external consulting, facilitation, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Generous PTO, Code Lavender, and Employee Assistance Programs to help maintain balance and feel cared for in work and life.
• Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships, and career development to invest in you.
• Rooted in the local community, partnering with patients, families, and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
• Living our values of respect, integrity, kindness, and collaboration.
• Resource Groups and outreach programs to ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard, and valued.
• Work and live where natural beauty, adventure, and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, and retirement benefits, and paid time off. The pay scale is $124,425.60 - $179,046.40 USD, influenced by factors specific to applicants, including skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.