Senior Labor Relations Consultant

Trinity Health

. Serve as a deployable, senior-level labor relations consultant responding to medium-risk, system-wide and/or RHM/organization labor relations needs .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $107,767 - $177,816 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in labor relations, including collective bargaining, dispute resolution, and program development, while effectively managing union contracts and fostering positive workplace relationships. Proficient in analyzing labor relations data and implementing strategic recommendations to enhance organizational compliance and culture.

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Labor Relations Strategy DevelopmentCollective Bargaining NegotiationGrievance Handling and ArbitrationLabor Relations Data AnalysisHuman Resources Practices

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Hard Skills

Labor RelationsCollective BargainingDispute ResolutionContract NegotiationProgram DevelopmentLabor Laws and RegulationsData AnalysisChange ManagementProcess ImprovementVulnerability Assessments

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsConsultative SkillsRelationship-BuildingDiplomacyCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Office 365

Industry Keywords

Labor Relations ProgramsNLRB ProceedingsHealthcare ExperienceOrganizational StructureFinancial Impact Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a deployable, senior-level labor relations consultant responding to medium-risk, system-wide and/or RHM/organization labor relations needs
Manage and oversee multiple labor contracts covering 100 to 600 union members
Consult with HRBPs, RHM executives, and leadership teams on complex labor relations matters
Develop strategic and tactical recommendations for workplace environment improvement
Provide expertise in labor relations strategy development and implementation
Advise on medium-risk daily labor relations activities with potential substantial financial impact
Partner with legal counsel and corporate communications on labor relations programs and policy information
Lead medium-risk labor relations bargaining and contract negotiations, including contract interpretation
Support progressive labor relations issues, bargaining preparation, grievance handling, mediation, and arbitration
Collect, track, maintain, and analyze labor relations data
Conduct complex colleague and labor relations investigations, including matters involving external agency claims
Develop and disseminate labor relations communications and evaluate program impacts
Design, develop, and implement labor relations programs, tools, and processes
Develop and deliver labor relations education and awareness programs for management
Conduct vulnerability assessments and provide strategic guidance to foster positive colleague relationships
Collaborate with Centers of Excellence on labor relations strategies, tactics, tools, and learning programs
Provide labor relations consultation during mergers, divestitures, and acquisitions
Monitor labor trends, tactics, best practices, labor laws, regulations, and NLRB decisions
Maintain knowledge of Trinity Health compliance programs, policies, and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Labor or Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field, with five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible labor relations experience, including collective bargaining and program development, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Seasoned specialized knowledge of labor relations, human resources practices, and employment laws and regulations
Considerable knowledge of labor relations, collective bargaining, dispute resolution, and techniques for fostering a positive and collaborative culture
Five (5) to seven (7) years negotiating union contracts and managing grievances, arbitrations, campaigns, and NLRB proceedings
Prior health-care experience preferred
Ability to work independently and make sound business decisions related to labor issues
Ability to understand organizational structure, business operations, and financial impact/analysis
Analytical, interpretative, evaluative, constructive thinking, logical reasoning, and deductive reasoning abilities
Exceptional interpersonal, consultative, relationship-building, diplomacy, tact, written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
Ability to coach, mentor, influence results, anticipate needs, and provide guidance across multiple organizational levels
Proficiency in Office 365
Ability to maintain confidentiality with extremely sensitive data
Proven customer-service orientation and ability to understand customer requirements
Ability to support change management and process improvement
Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment and be a demonstrated team player
Must be able to travel extensively, approximately 75% of the time, with minimal advance notice
Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development through professional affiliations, seminars, and workshops
Extensive travel opportunities across Trinity Health sites
Equal Opportunity Employer