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We are looking for an experienced Employee and Labor Relations Manager to support a healthcare organization in San Rafael, California through a long-term contract engagement. This role will serve as a key advisor to leadership on employee relations, union matters, policy interpretation, and workplace compliance across a large, multi-union environment. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, deep labor relations expertise, and the ability to guide managers through complex workforce issues while helping strengthen HR operations and organizational effectiveness.
Job Responsibility:
Direct daily employee and labor relations activities for a workforce of up to 3,000 employees represented by multiple unions, ensuring consistent application of labor agreements and HR policies
Advise leaders and managers on contract interpretation, workplace practices, and risk-aware decision-making related to union and employee matters
Lead investigations into grievances and workplace concerns, recommend appropriate resolutions, and provide guidance on corrective action, documentation, and communication planning
Supervise and develop HR team members by setting priorities, distributing workload, coaching performance, and addressing personnel issues when necessary
Maintain compliance with applicable labor regulations, internal policies, and contractual obligations by supporting audits, reporting processes, and responses to regulatory inquiries
Contribute to collective bargaining preparation and negotiation efforts through research, issue analysis, and coordination with internal stakeholders
Use workforce data and trend analysis to identify risks, inform labor strategies, and support operational and budget planning
Deliver training and change support to leaders and staff on employee relations practices, policy expectations, and labor-related processes
Support HR systems usage and related process improvements, including work in Workday when needed to strengthen reporting and case management
Requirements:
10+ years of experience in employee relations, labor relations, or human resources leadership roles
Demonstrated success working in unionized environments with responsibility for grievances, investigations, and collective bargaining agreement interpretation
Strong knowledge of labor law, HR policy administration, and compliance practices within complex organizations
Experience leading, coaching, and managing HR staff in a fast-paced setting
Ability to influence leaders, resolve sensitive workplace issues, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Proficiency with HRIS platforms
Workday experience is strongly preferred
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related discipline is highly desirable
Nice to have:
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related discipline is highly desirable
What we offer:
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance