Remote Labor Relations Manager | Chief Negotiator

MultiCare Health System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to lead relations across the organization, including bargaining units and external labor partners. You will advise HR, serve as chief negotiator, and administer labor contracts with interpretation and grievance handling.

The role requires strong negotiation, policy interpretation, and collaboration with leadership to maintain constructive labor relations while supporting patient care and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Labor Relations or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional labor/employee relations experience.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in collective bargaining; chief spokesperson preferred.
• Experience interpreting and implementing contracts and handling grievances.
• Knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, EEOC, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA; TJC principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise HR and others on labor relations matters and preventive actions.
• Serve as chief negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations.
• Collaborate with leadership and external labor partners to reach agreements.
• Manage labor contract administration and interpretation for managers and staff.

Skills

Labor relations

Negotiation

HR policy

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR/Labor Relations

Juris Doctorate or Master’s degree preferred

Job description

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to lead relations across the organization, including bargaining units and external labor partners. You will advise HR, serve as chief negotiator, and administer labor contracts with interpretation and grievance handling.

The role requires strong negotiation, policy interpretation, and collaboration with leadership to maintain constructive labor relations while supporting patient care and organizational goals.