About The Role

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Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Summary

The Labor Relations Partner provides specialized expertise in union and labor-related matters, including collective bargaining, grievance management, and labor law compliance. This role integrates labor strategy with business objectives, ensuring that workforce decisions are aligned with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements. The LR Partner also leverages data and trends to identify risks, inform bargaining strategies, and drive proactive labor relations approaches across the enterprise. This role partners with HRBPs, ER Partners, and leadership to maintain positive labor relations and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).

Job Duties

Serve as the enterprise expert in labor relations, advising leadership and HR Team on union strategy, labor risk, and contract interpretation.
Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), ensuring consistent application of contractual provisions across business units.
Lead the grievance process from intake through arbitration, including investigation, case strategy, evidence development, and representation in arbitration proceedings.
Develop and execute negotiation strategies for collective bargaining, including preparation, data analysis, costing, and participation in negotiations and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
Serve as primary liaison for union representatives, building and maintaining effective labor-management relationships while protecting organizational interests.
Manage and respond to unfair labor practice (ULP) charges and NLRB matters, coordinating with Legal and ensuring timely, compliant responses.
Ensure consistent application of the just cause standard in disciplinary actions within unionized environments, advising leaders and HRBPs accordingly.
Provide proactive guidance on labor law compliance, including NLRA, WARN Act, and other relevant regulations impacting union and non-union environments.
Analyze labor relations data (grievances, arbitrations, trends) to identify systemic issues, bargaining priorities, and operational risks.
Develop, implement and monitor mitigation plans to resolve repeat/systemic LR issues in partnership with HRBP’s and Leadership.
Support organizational changes by assessing labor implications of restructuring, workforce reductions, and operational decisions.
Develop and deliver training for leaders and HR Team on union interactions, contract administration, grievance handling, and labor relations best practices.
Partner closely with HRBPs to ensure alignment between business strategy and labor strategy.
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
5 years of relative HR experience
Labor Law & NLRA Expertise
CBA Interpretation & Arbitration Preparation
Negotiation Strategy & Collective Bargaining
Labor-Management Relationship Building
Regulatory & NLRB Compliance

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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