Employee Relations Director

Indianapolis Regional Office; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuniCare Family of Companies in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Director of Labor Relations to partner with leadership on labor relations functions, contract negotiations, and strategic prevention of union activity. The role emphasizes administration of contracts, grievances, and training across facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, 6+ years in HR with labor relations, and experience in union campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Six years' experience in human resource management, with at least five in labor relations.
• Experience in union election campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of NLRA and state labor laws.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Travel required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to collective bargaining and represent the company in negotiations with labor unions.
• Oversee daily administration of collective bargaining agreements with HR leadership.
• Investigate grievances and respond to RFIs, focusing on internal resolution.
• Educate HR, managers, and supervisors on grievance processes and contract interpretation.
• Coordinate specialized economic offers, wage increases, and budget implications.
• Develop and conduct union contract training with legal services.

Skills

Labor relations

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel

HR policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Master's degree preferred

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

Job description

Job Address: 8275 Allison Pointe Trail Suite 370 Indianapolis, IN 46250 The Director of Labor Relations will work closely with company leadership to manage labor relations functions. This role will focus on contract negotiations, preparations with operations, and scheduling. Union avoidance through engagement is a key strategic approach. Administration of contracts, grievances and training are other key components of this home office role. This individual will partner closely with legal services in managing labor and prevention strategies.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide direct support to all collective bargaining including representing the company as one of the spokespersons in labor negotiations in partnership with legal services.
• Oversee the daily administration of collective bargaining agreements and work with HR and others on the leadership team.
• Actively supports local HR, managers and supervisors in the investigation of grievances, including responding to RFIs with a focus on proactively resolving them internally.
• Educate and guide local HR, managers and supervisors through the grievance process and partner with legal team on contract interpretation.
• Educate local HR, managers and supervisors on the effects of work practices as well as actions that impact work practices.
• Develop and maintain ongoing lists of management initiatives and proposals for future collective bargaining.
• Work to finance through operations to model potential financial outcomes in collective bargaining.
• Develop and conduct union contract training in partnership with legal services to provide general labor relations training to local HR, supervisors and managers.
• In partnership with legal services oversee campaigns and prevention training as needed and actively support such activities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to company core values and HR goals.
• Approve and coordinate specialized economic offers such as sign on and pick up bonuses.
• Coordinate the maintenance of membership and dues lists.
• Coordinate negotiated wage increases and budget implications.
• Conduct quarterly labor relations updates for partners.
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal employment regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management, business or closely related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Master's degree in human resource management, business or closely related field preferred.
• Six years' experience in human resource management, five years of which must have been in a progressively more responsible labor relations position.
• Experience in union election campaigns
• Strong understanding of the national labor Relations Act and relevant state laws.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, organized and persuasive manner.
• Ability to work independently and also perform as a strong team player.
• Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and anticipate business needed being situationally proactive.
• Travel required.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal employment and labor laws and governmental compliance requirements.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential preferred.

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions.

Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania).

As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities.

Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.