This position is responsible for directing the employee and labor relations for the system including:

• Managing the collective bargaining process for BHS locations

• Coordinating and participating in the negotiation process

• Analyzing information to make business decisions supporting the grievance process.

• Providing training and support to managers leading in a union environment.

• Assisting human resources at BHS locations in day-to-day employee relations issues.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organization Development, or Business Management.

• Five (5) years of progressive experience in professional labor relations, including experience in union negotiations, grievance handling, arbitrations, and collective bargaining.

• Five (5) years of progressive experience working in complex service organizations with responsibility for several key human resource functions.

• Extensive knowledge of labor and employee laws.

• Experience with labor management committees.

• Experience with alternative dispute resolution.

• Ability to travel to BHS locations 20% -25% of time.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Experience as chief labor negotiator representing and advising management of labor contract negotiations and issues.

• Knowledge of healthcare and/or long-term care industry.

• Labor relations experience specific to healthcare and/or long term care.

For consideration submit cover letter & resume

EOE/AA

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