Manager, Employee and Labor Relations
Apply NowCompany: Mass General Brigham
Location: Somerville, MA 02145
Description:
Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.
This is a hybrid role that requires an onsite presence at Assembly Row once per week.
Job Summary
Responsible for managing all aspects of employee relations, labor relations, and HR compliance within the organization. Your primary focus will be on ensuring fair and productive working relationships between employees and the organization, while adhering to relevant labor laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Develop, implement, and enforce employee relations policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with labor laws and regulations.
-Provide guidance and support to HR staff, managers, and employees regarding employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, conflicts, and performance management.
-Oversee labor relations activities, including contract negotiations, interpretation, administration, and compliance.
-Collaborate with labor unions and union representatives to maintain positive relationships, resolve disputes, and negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Human Resources Management required and Master's Degree Human Resources Management preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.
This is a hybrid role that requires an onsite presence at Assembly Row once per week.
Job Summary
Responsible for managing all aspects of employee relations, labor relations, and HR compliance within the organization. Your primary focus will be on ensuring fair and productive working relationships between employees and the organization, while adhering to relevant labor laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Develop, implement, and enforce employee relations policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with labor laws and regulations.
-Provide guidance and support to HR staff, managers, and employees regarding employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, conflicts, and performance management.
-Oversee labor relations activities, including contract negotiations, interpretation, administration, and compliance.
-Collaborate with labor unions and union representatives to maintain positive relationships, resolve disputes, and negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Human Resources Management required and Master's Degree Human Resources Management preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Experience
- At least 5-7 years of experience in employee relations, labor relations, or HR management, preferably in the healthcare industry required
- At least 2-3 years of supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, administration, and interpretation.
- Ability to effectively handle and resolve complex employee relations issues, conflicts, and grievances.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgment, and work with sensitive information.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
- Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
- Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.