Do you have experience in Labor Relations and looking to join a company based on excellence and love? Then this is the job for you!

ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic healthcare organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women's health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. It is continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Hospital. With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

ChristianaCare Offers

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

About this Position

ChristianaCare is searching for a Labor Relations Specialist, in conjunction with the Labor Relations Manager, to be responsible for maintaining a positive and productive relationship with the unionized employees and ensuring there is compliance with the collective bargaining agreement and labor laws. The specialist will be responsible for administration of the labor contract, grievances, and the development of positive labor relations strategies.

Schedule - This is a hybrid position with a combination of in-office and remote work. Will be discussed during recruiting process.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

Contract Administration

• Assist in the implementation and interpretation of the of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Maintain accurate records of contract provisions and related documents
• Provide guidance on the on the interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement
• Monitor contract compliance

Grievance and Dispute Resolution

• Assist in the investigation and resolution of employee grievances
• Gather and analyze information and documentation before making recommendations
• Prepare documentation and reports for grievances
• Assist in preparing for arbitrations.

Employee and Labor Relations Support

• Provide Support to Labor Relations Manager and Director of Employee Relations in resolving issues
• Participate in bargaining negotiations
• Assist in developing Labor Relations processes and procedure

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local labor laws and regulations
• Stay informed of changes in labor laws and best practices.
• Assist in conducting audits and investigations as needed

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain positive relationships with the union representatives, leaders and

caregivers.

• Facilitate communication on behalf of the system and the union.
• Assist with organizing and conducting Labor-Management meetings and training session

Data Analysis

• Analyze labor relations data and metrics
• Prepare key labor relations indicators

Education and experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or related field required.
• 3 years of labor relations experience

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.  To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/