Labor and Employment Manager

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward.  We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care.  Come join the team that makes this happen.

Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.

FTE

1

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

80

Work Shift

Day: 8 hours

Job Description

Job Description

• Design and implement a visionary strategy for the employee and labor relations program, aligning with El Camino Health’s mission and goals.

• Foster a collaborative work environment, managing employee grievances, negotiating labor agreements with multiple unions, and resolving conflicts in the workplace.  L

• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including union representatives, employees and executive leadership, to develop comprehensive employee and labor relations strategies. Prepare reports and presentations for senior management on employee and labor relations matters.

• Oversee the entire scope of the employee and labor relations program, encompassing grievance handling, disciplinary actions, and dispute resolution.

• Develop and deliver training programs on employee and labor relations policies and practices for staff and management. Monitor labor market trends and stay updated on changes in employee and labor regulations.

• Ensure compliance with employee and labor laws and regulations, advising on policy development and implementation.

• Serve as a key consultant to the executive team on labor and employee  relations matters, guiding informed decision-making.

• Actively participate in planning for the organization’s workforce future, leveraging insights from employee and labor relations to inform HR strategies.

Qualifications

• JD or Master’s degree required.

• At least 8-12 years in HR management or labor relations, including leading labor relations programs and negotiations.

• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and team-building capabilities.

• Demonstrated potential for career progression within HR, including broadening into HR leadership roles.

• Polished and professional communication (verbal/written) skills. Interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to all levels of the organization.

• Extensive Labor Relations and Human Resources experience in increasingly responsible positions.

• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to work well with diverse groups of people.

Additional Preferences:

A strong track record in establishing and driving labor relations strategies. Experience in high-level negotiations and complex labor relations in a healthcare setting. Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of inspiring and leading transformative initiatives

License/Certification/Registration Requirements- None

Ages of Patients Served- N/A

Salary Range:

$82.86 - $124.29 USD Hourly

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available.  El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Sedentary Work - Duties performed mostly while sitting; walking and standing at times. Occasionally lift or carry up to 10 lbs. Uses hands and fingers. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.