Labor Relations Manager

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to support labor relations activities across the organization. As an independent indirect leader, you will build positive relationships among all levels, external labor partners, and represented bargaining units.

You will advise HR colleagues, serve as chief negotiator in bargaining negotiations, and oversee contract administration. Strong facilitation skills and knowledge of labor laws are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Labor Relations, or related discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in labor and employee relations.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience collective bargaining required, Chief Spokesperson experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with contract interpretation, grievance processing, and facilitating communication with unions and management.

Responsibilities

• Advise HR colleagues on labor relations matters and develop preventative action plans.
• Serve as chief negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations.
• Collaborate with leadership and external labor partners to finalize agreements and maintain positive relations.
• Manage administration of labor contracts and interpret contracts for managers and HR.

Skills

Labor relations

Negotiation

HR consulting

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Labor Relations, or related discipline

Juris Doctorate or Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PHR/SPHR certification

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

Join a team that shares your calling

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Days

Position Summary

The Labor Relations Manager is an excellent opportunity to support labor relations activities across MultiCare Health System. As an independent indirect leader, your role will focus on building positive and influential relationships among all levels in the organization, external labor partners and represented bargaining units.

Responsibilities

• You will advise HR colleagues and others within the organization regarding labor relations matters, helping to develop the appropriate course of prevention and recommended action
• You will serve as chief negotiator representing MultiCare in collective bargaining negotiations
• You will collaborate with leadership and external labor partners to accomplish agreements and positive labor relations
• You will manage the administration of labor contracts; provides an interpretation of labor contracts to managers, employees and HR colleagues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Labor Relations, or related discipline
• Juris Doctorate or Master’s degree preferred
• Human resources professional certification preferred (PHR, SPHR, etc.)
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in labor and employee relations required
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience collective bargaining required, Chief Spokesperson experience strongly preferred
• Experience must include leading contract interpretation and implementation, grievance processing, performance management, and facilitating communication and working relationships with union organizations and management
• Possesses a working knowledge of application of laws and regulatory standards such as FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, EEOC, Workers’ Compensation, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA and preferably The Joint Commission (TJC) principles and practices
• Experience with employment-related investigations and grievance administration
• Effective internal and external consulting, facilitation, and leadership skills

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $124,425.60 - $179,046.40 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.