Labor Relations Strategist

Corewell Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options (Traditional & Roth

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Labor Relations Consultant to promote healthy labor-management relations, design and implement labor relation policies, and support union campaign strategy. The role partners with HR to drive positive employee relations aligned with Corewell Health's mission and values.

The successful candidate will lead training, interpret collective bargaining agreements, and advise management on labor relations matters while coordinating with site leaders and HR across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Labor Relations, industrial relations, human resources or related field. Appropriate experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• 5 years of relevant experience in a unionized environment, including handling grievances, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, conducting leadership training and leading organizing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers training to all levels of leadership on labor relations and positive employee relations; coordinates campaign activities and manager briefings.
• Advise managers on labor relations issues and assist HR staff with contract interpretation.
• Maintain upward communication channels and review employee suggestions for action.
• Advise on policies and procedures, priorities, and methods in labor relations matters.
• Investigate and prepare recommended responses to grievances; conduct misconduct investigations with HR.
• Develop and implement grievance tracking and resolution processes; support union/non-union workforce relations.
• Manage relationships with the union and ensure compliance with labor agreements; monitor labor relations trends.
• Analyze policies to ensure compliance with labor agreements; participate in labor/management meetings.
• Contribute to department goals and continuous improvement in efficiency and service delivery.

Skills

Labor relations experience

Grievances handling

CBA negotiation

Leadership training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Labor Relations/IR/HR

JD or Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Corewell Health is seeking a Labor Relations Consultant to promote healthy labor-management relations, design and implement labor relation policies, and support union campaign strategy. The role partners with HR to drive positive employee relations aligned with Corewell Health's mission and values.

The successful candidate will lead training, interpret collective bargaining agreements, and advise management on labor relations matters while coordinating with site leaders and HR across the