Labor Relations Manager - Remote based in CA

Tenet Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 103,584 - 165,568; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan bonus

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonuses

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Labor Relations Manager who will oversee labor relations matters across multiple facilities. This role includes advising on negotiations, managing grievances, and supporting compliance in union activities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in labor relations, a bachelor's degree, and strong interpersonal skills. Compensation ranges from $103,584 to $165,568 annually based on qualifications and location, with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience in labor relations.
• Experience in managing outside counsel and consultants.
• Strong knowledge of labor and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Advise hospitals on labor relations matters.
• Manage collective bargaining negotiations.
• Support facilities in grievance/arbitration processes.
• Prepare for and respond to strikes and picketing.
• Handle union organizing as necessary.

Skills

Labor relations management

Union negotiations

Grievance process management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of Labor Relations, the Labor Relations Manager will serve as one of the primary day-to-day leaders for all labor relations matters in Tenet’s affiliated California and Tennessee markets. The role is part of a team overseeing labor relations across seven facilities in California and two facilities in Tennessee, working closely with senior human resources and operations leadership. Under the direction of the Senior Director, the manager will help drive strategy and provide guidance on a broad range of labor relations matters, including collective bargaining, contract interpretation and administration, labor law compliance, and union avoidance. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and the potential to expand into a broader role supporting labor relations efforts across the United States.

Primary Location

California

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel hospitals, market, and corporate office on labor relations matters.
• Manage collective bargaining negotiations and contract compliance at multiple facilities with a number of labor unions.
• Support market hospitals in all aspects of the grievance/arbitration process, including handling arbitrations or managing outside counsel in arbitrations, as appropriate.
• Manage preparation for, and the response to strikes and picketing, as well as other work actions by labor unions.
• Manage the response to union organizing when needed.
• Travel as necessary between seven facilities located in California and the two facilities located in Memphis, Tennessee. MVR will be performed on the final candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred.
• 5‑7 years of related experience.
• Experience managing outside counsel and consultants.
• Experience managing the grievance and arbitration process.
• Experience with union campaigns.
• Experience with union negotiations.Extensive experience with and knowledge of labor and employment laws and labor relations.
• Proficient research, analytical, organizational, and computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Strong interpersonal, written, and communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Compensation

• Pay: $103,584 - $165,568 annually. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience.
• Position may be eligible for an Annual Incentive Plan bonus of 15% depending on role level.
• Management level positions may be eligible for sign‑on and relocation bonuses.

EEO & E-Verify

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. For additional information, visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.