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Employee and Labor Relations Manager

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Robert Half

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United States , San Rafael

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Job Description:

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
  • 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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