Human Resources Employee – Labor Relations Consultant

Lourdes Health System

. Act as an Employee Relations advisor/consultant to managers and employees .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeNew Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,574 - $139,253 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee and labor relations, including conducting investigations, facilitating grievance processes, and advising on policies and collective bargaining agreements. Proven ability to develop and implement positive employee relations programs and maintain effective relationships with labor unions.

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Employee Relations ConsultingLabor Relations SupportGrievance Process FacilitationEmployee Performance AdvisingInvestigative Skills

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsLabor RelationsPolicy InterpretationGrievance ManagementData AnalysisTraining FacilitationInvestigation ConductingTurnover Reduction StrategiesCollective Bargaining AgreementsEmployment Law Knowledge

Soft Skills

CoachingCounselingConflict ResolutionRelationship BuildingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeSPHRSHRM-SCPPHRSHRM-CP

Industry Keywords

Employee EngagementLabor ManagementUnion RelationsHR PoliciesWorkplace Investigations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as an Employee Relations advisor/consultant to managers and employees
Coach, counsel, and guide managers on interpreting Virtua policies and processes
Educate employees and managers on policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations
Resolve workplace concerns and issues with employees and supervisors
Respond to employee complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints; escalate issues as needed
Direct and conduct investigations
Conduct exit interviews, analyze data and trends, and develop turnover-reduction strategies with the HR Business Partner
Respond to unemployment inquiries and participate in unemployment hearings
Maintain relationships with union representatives and monitor labor contract implementation
Provide contract interpretation expertise to management
Assist with investigating, answering, and settling grievances
Respond to Requests for Information
Facilitate grievance processes and attend grievance meetings and arbitrations
Participate in labor management and labor education meetings
Provide labor relations support during contract negotiations
Conduct labor relations and positive employee relations training
Act as project manager for proactive employee relations programs
Partner with business leaders and HR teams on positive employee relations programs and best practices
Assist with special and cross-functional projects and initiatives
Collect and analyze employee feedback
Conduct employee relations and vulnerability assessment programs
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to align HR support with client group needs
Facilitate and/or conduct training, orientation, and group presentations
Provide feedback for developing or updating HR policies, programs, and procedures
Participate in employee events, engagement events, and rounding

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum three years HR experience, with particular focus on employee and labor relations strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree required
Concentration/certification in human resources or employee and labor relations strongly preferred
SPHR/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SHRM-CP preferred
Ability to advise managers and employees on employment, employee performance, and labor relations issues
Knowledge of Virtua policies, procedures, laws, standards, government regulations, and collective bargaining agreements
Ability to conduct and/or direct employee-related investigations
Ability to interpret and apply policies and collective bargaining agreements
Ability to facilitate grievance and dispute processes
Ability to conduct supervisory, labor relations, and positive employee relations training
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with labor unions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
Paid time off
Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
Short-term disability
Optional long-term disability
Colleague and dependent life insurance
Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
Tuition assistance
Employee assistance program including free counseling sessions