Executive Director, Labor Relations & Negotiations

Kaiser Permanente; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Pasadena, California seeks an Executive Director, Labor Relations to provide executive oversight and strategic direction for collective bargaining across the market. This role serves as chief negotiator for major negotiations and leads the labor relations team with hospital, home health, continuum, and medical group operations partners.

The incumbent delivers expert guidance to senior leadership on bargaining strategy, labor law compliance, and program development, builds

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of progressive employee/labor relations experience in a complex union environment.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Demonstrated track record as chief spokesperson in bargaining.
• Extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal labor law and employment law.
• Ability to lead professionals and manage others through influence and collaboration.
• Proficient with standard business applications (Microsoft tools).

Responsibilities

• Serves as chief negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations for designated unions, developing proposals and leading management on the bargaining team.
• Oversees strategic and operational efforts to achieve effective labor-management relations.
• Shapes and executes Kaiser Permanente's Labor Relations philosophy, visions, and goals.
• Develops and manages the department's strategic planning and budget.
• Counsels senior leadership on interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Labor relations

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Pasadena, California seeks an Executive Director, Labor Relations to provide executive oversight and strategic direction for collective bargaining across the market. This role serves as chief negotiator for major negotiations and leads the labor relations team with hospital, home health, continuum, and medical group operations partners.

The incumbent delivers expert guidance to senior leadership on bargaining strategy, labor law compliance, and program development, builds