Sr. Labor Relations Specialist

The Senior Labor Relations Specialist is responsible for fostering productive relationships with labor unions and ensuring the effective administration of labor contracts in alignment with UC Healths mission, values, and goals. This role serves as a key liaison between management and the Ohio Nurses Association (ONA), American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), and the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (OPBA) representing approximately 2,140 union members. The position is critical in contract interpretation, grievance resolution, negotiations, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field
• 3-5 Years equivalent experience
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Proficient understanding of Labor Law and Collective Bargaining
• Advanced Negotiations and Conflict Resolution Skills
• Strong Data management skills

Responsibilities

Labor Relations & Union Engagement

• Serve as the primary contact for labor unions, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with union representatives while balancing organizational objectives.
• Facilitate labor-management meetings, fostering constructive dialogue between leadership and unions.
• Monitor and analyze labor relations trends, providing strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop union engagement strategies that align with organizational goals.

Contract Administration & Compliance

• Provide leadership with data-driven insights to support decision-making in labor relations strategies.
• Prepare reports on labor relations activities, contract compliance, and workforce trends for senior leadership.
• Maintain organized documentation and records for union interactions, grievances, and contract negotiations.
• Use HR systems to efficiently generate reports and track labor relations data.

Grievance Handling & Dispute Resolution

• Investigate and resolve grievances, ensuring adherence to contractual procedures and organizational policies.
• Represent UC Health in grievance hearings, mediations, and arbitration proceedings.
• Advise and support managers in handling workplace disputes, disciplinary actions, and labor-related concerns.
• Partner with legal counsel and HR teams to mitigate labor relations risks and ensure fair, consistent dispute resolution.
• Maintain organized documentation and case records to track grievance resolutions and arbitration outcomes.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Track and analyze labor relations metrics, including grievances, arbitration outcomes, and union trends.
• Provide leadership with data-driven insights to support decision-making in labor relations strategies.
• Prepare reports on labor relations activities, contract compliance, and workforce trends for senior leadership.
• Maintain organized documentation and records for union interactions, grievances, and contract negotiations.
• Use HR systems to efficiently generate reports and track labor relations data.