Remote Regional Labor Relations Specialist – North NJ

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Regional Labor Relations Specialist to oversee labor relations and compliance with collective bargaining agreements. The role involves providing partnership guidance to HR operations and serving as a subject matter expert.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of HR experience, with significant expertise in labor relations. This position is remote, promoting a flexible work environment while ensuring effective support to leaders across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant Human Resources experience.
• 4+ years of experience in labor relations and conducting complex investigations.
• Working knowledge of US Employment laws, including Title VII, ADEA, and FLSA.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Human Resources operations partners to oversee labor relations.
• Serve as subject matter expert for areas related to labor relations.
• Provide support and guidance to organizational leaders.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Negotiating skills

Analytic skills

Excellent communication

Integrity and confidentiality

Adaptability and flexibility

Proficiency with MS Office or Google tools

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Labor/Employee Relations, or Business

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Regional Labor Relations Specialist reports to the Dir, Labor Relations and is responsible for partnering with designated Human Resources operations partners to oversee labor relations, compliance with collective bargaining agreements, initiatives aligned to the broader organizational strategy, and work as a trusted advisor providing support and guidance to leaders of all levels. The Regional Labor Relations Spec will serve as the subject matter expert for their respective areas and will be responsible for partnering with the HR Operations team on the interpretation, administration, and adherence to collective bargaining agreements. The Regional Labor Relations Spec will also be accountable for specific functional work products of the department. This role performs required tasks and initiatives following the guidelines and procedures established, maintaining appropriate documentation and records, and delivering services in a professional and efficient manner. This role will provide prompt assistance to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction and an overall positive TM and labor relations experience.

*This is Hybrid Positon*

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant Human Resources experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in employee relations or labor relations and experience conducting complex investigations.
• Working knowledge of US Federal and State Employment laws including, but not limited to, Title VII, ADEA, and FLSA.
• Sound critical thinking, problem-solving and negotiating skills, with the ability to apply those skills to a wide range of HR issues.
• Strong analytic skills and ability to present data to identify trends and offer strategic advice.
• Excellent communicator with ability to present information in a clear and concise manner orally and in writing to ensure others understand ideas. Able to appropriately adapt message, style, and tone to accommodate a variety of audiences.
• Objective, approachable, and able to interact effectively with all levels of employees both in person and virtually in a positive and respectful manner.
• Able to maintain the highest level of personal integrity and confidentiality.
• Adaptable and flexible, and motivated to drive results in a fast-paced environment where change is a constant, and can meet deadlines with a strong sense of urgency and adaptability.
• Proficient with either MS Office or Google productivity tools.
• Able to develop processes and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to support rollout of a proactive TM and labor relations strategy focused on building leadership skills to promote TM engagement.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Labor/Employee Relations, or Business.
• Bilingual or multilingual verbal communication skills.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• HR Certification.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!