Sr. Employee and Labor Relations Specialist, Full Time Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction of the Vice President of Human Resources, responsible for programming and services on employee relations, labor relations and employee issues to management. Establishes positive employee relations and best places to work culture. Investigates potential policy violations and advises hospital management. Provides manager training on current policies, policy changes and best practices. Provides leadership and legal expertise in collective bargaining agreement negotiations and legal interpretation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consults and assists hospital leaders with workplace employee and labor relations matters.
• Conducts workplace investigations and makes recommendations for resolution.
• Assist with day-to-day CBA administration.
• Administers corrective actions including performance improvement plans, progressive discipline.
• Establishes positive employee relations and best places to work culture.
• Monitors workplace compliance with workplace policies, CBAs, and local, state, and federal employment and labor laws.
• Coordinates and participates in union negotiations and arbitration.
• Conduct workplace investigations of employee complaints (EEO, ADA, FMLA, etc.).
• Develop, administer and revise complex workplace policies. Ensures that the policies are fair and in regulatory compliance.
• Participates and coordinates involuntary termination process.
• Advises management on employee and labor relations issues and conducts management training.
• Represent MHSC in grievance and arbitration proceedings.
• Provide responses to government agencies.
• Other job duties as assigned.

EducationMinimum (Required)Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field required

Preferred (Not required)
Work ExperienceMinimum (Required) Minimum three to five years relevant Human Resources experience in a tactical role including recruitment, benefits, employee/labor relations.
Demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Must have previous experience in a union environment including collective bargaining agreement administration.
Previous experience in compliance audits required.
Computer and data management skills.

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USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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