VP, Strategic Labor Relations & Bargaining Initiatives

Kaiser Permanente; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Wishalicious in Oakland seeks an accomplished executive to lead labor relations strategy, bargaining and wage and benefit negotiations across multiple employee groups. You will coordinate with Market and National Leaders to shape affordable, competitive agreements aligned with talent goals and company strategy.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Labor Relations, you will guide negotiation preparation, influence total rewards programs and collaborate across functions to drive

Qualifications

• Fifteen+ years in Human Resources within a complex unionized environment.
• Fifteen+ years negotiating wages and benefits.
• Ten+ years direct experience with union negotiations, administration and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Partner with National and Market Labor Relations leadership to develop and execute labor strategies.
• Assess economic proposals within the bargaining framework and their impact on the enterprise.
• Advise SVP Labor Relations on union issues, proposals, and dynamics.
• Support plans to address strategic labor strategy goals and restructuring as related to represented groups.
• Collaborate with Total Rewards to align wage and benefit programs with market conditions and enterprise affordability.

Skills

Labor relations

Wage & benefits negotiation

Union negotiations

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin / HR / Economics

Job description

Wishalicious in Oakland seeks an accomplished executive to lead labor relations strategy, bargaining and wage and benefit negotiations across multiple employee groups. You will coordinate with Market and National Leaders to shape affordable, competitive agreements aligned with talent goals and company strategy.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Labor Relations, you will guide negotiation preparation, influence total rewards programs and collaborate across functions to drive