Labor Relations Director NC

American Addiction Centers; South Carolina; On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Senior Labor Relations Specialist to join our People & Culture team. The role focuses on labor relations across hospitals, including site visits, risk assessments, and leadership coaching, with a strong emphasis on compliance and employee relations.

Travel 70% across assigned facilities, onsite in Charlotte preferred, and collaboration with cross-functional partners to align with enterprise labor strategy. Full-time position with 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 7+ years of experience in human resources, employee relations, or labor relations, with at least 5+ years in labor and positive teammate relations.
• Solid understanding of labor relations, employee relations, and HR practices; familiarity with federal/state labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Labor Relations Execution – maintain a strong presence across hospitals through visits and leader engagements.
• Site Assessments & Action Planning – conduct risk assessments and develop site-level action plans.
• Trusted Advisor – influence leadership on teammate impact of business initiatives and risks.
• Labor Risk Prevention & Escalation – implement enterprise strategies locally and elevate risks.
• Leader Training – deliver labor relations training to hospital leaders and managers.
• Data & Insights – track engagement, grievances, turnover, and labor risk indicators.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations

HR policies

Negotiation

Communication

Training delivery

Data analysis

Site visits

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Department:

14220 Enterprise Corporate - People & Culture Labor Relations

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Job location preferably in Charlotte.
• Onsite
• 70% Travel

Pay Range

$75.40 - $120.65

Major Responsibilities

• Labor Relations Execution – Maintain a strong, visible presence across assigned hospitals and facilities through site visits, listening sessions, and leader engagements to assess labor relations climate, build trust, and identify emerging risks.
• Site Assessments & Action Planning – Conduct structured labor relations and engagement risk assessments and partner with PCBPs and operations leaders to develop, execute, and monitor site-level action plans aligned to enterprise labor strategy.
• Trusted Advisor to Hospital and Operations Leadership – Influence decision-making of hospital Presidents and leadership teams by providing expert consultation on the teammate impact of business initiatives, organizational changes, and risk factors.
• Labor Risk Prevention & Escalation – Implement enterprise labor risk prevention strategies locally, identify early signs of cultural breakdowns or organizing activity, and elevate risks to the Labor Relations Lead while supporting coordinated response efforts.
• Leader Training & Capability Building – Deliver labor relations and positive employee relations training to hospital leaders, supervisors, and managers to build competence in conflict resolution, communication, and compliance.
• Partnership with P& C and Operations – Work closely with PCBPs, Operations, Compliance, and Legal partners to ensure consistent application of labor relations practices, policies, and employment law at the site level.
• Change Management Support – Advise site leaders on labor-sensitive operational and organizational changes, ensuring alignment with enterprise guidance and thoughtful execution that protects trust, engagement, and compliance.
• Data & Insights – Track site-level trends related to engagement, grievances, turnover, and labor risk indicators; provide actionable insights and feedback to the Labor Operations Lead to inform enterprise strategy refinement.
• CBA & Union Relationship Support – Administer collective bargaining agreements to ensure consistent interpretation and compliance and manage day-to-day union relationships while escalating complex labor matters in alignment with enterprise labor strategy.
• Ethics & Compliance – Ensure all labor relations practices adhere to the organization’s Code of Ethical Conduct, federal/state regulations, and internal policies.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Certification / Registration / License

None specified.

Experience

7+ years of experience in human resources, employee relations, or labor relations, with at least 5+ years’ experience specifically in labor and positive teammate relations.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• A solid understanding of labor relations, employee relations, and human resources practices.
• Familiarity with federal and state labor laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution and negotiation techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess labor relations risks and develop action plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with hospital leadership, HRBPs, and teammates; ability to build trust quickly in the field.
• Proficiency in delivering training and development programs to build leadership capabilities.
• Ability to influence decision-making and provide expert consultation on labor relations matters.
• Capability to conduct site visits and assessments to identify engagement and labor relations risks.
• Ability to implement proactive strategies to reduce organizing vulnerability and support a positive workplace culture.
• Competence in tracking and analyzing site-level trends to identify areas of concern and elevate risks appropriately.
• Strong ethical conduct and compliance with organizational policies and regulations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Willingness and ability to travel 70% of the time across assigned hospitals and facilities.

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

None specified.

Experience

• Experience in healthcare or similarly complex, regulated industries strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in leading labor campaigns.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

None specified.

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.