Labor Relations Manager

Overview

Department: Human Resources

FSLA Status: Exempt

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Labor Relations Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining St. Francis Medical Center’s labor relations strategies, programs, and processes. This role ensures effective labor-management relations, provides expert guidance on collective bargaining agreement (CBA) interpretation, and supports leaders across the organization with labor-related matters.

The Labor Relations Manager oversees the grievance process, partners with operational leaders to address workplace issues proactively, and contributes to the medical center’s collective bargaining strategy through data analysis and trend identification.

This position requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in labor relations, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer, interpret, and ensure compliance with all collective bargaining agreements.
• Manage the full grievance process, including investigation, documentation, facilitation of meetings, and recommended outcomes.
• Support preparation for and participation in collective bargaining negotiations.
• Track, analyze, and report labor-related issues, grievances, trends, and outcomes to inform strategy.
• Provide training and education to management on labor relations topics, CBA requirements, and employee engagement strategies.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Assist with other HR initiatives, investigations, and compliance matters as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Bachelor's degree, preferably in human resources management or related field or

2. Minimum of five years of experience at a management or senior administrative level related to employee/labor relations.

3. Experience coaching and influencing managers and senior executives

4. Knowledge of Labor law as it relates to CBA administration, Labor and Employment Law.

5. Ensures effective workflow within the organization. Must understand, interpret, and communicate priorities in a diplomatic manner.

6. Proficiency in Word and Outlook; and Excel

7. Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

8. Must have the ability to communicate effectively and have a calm temperament.

9. Must have the ability to independently organize, prioritize, and schedule work effectively.

10. Must have the ability to work well under time constraints.

11. Must be able to handle multiple tasks.

12. Must be able to be discreet and to keep information strictly confidential.

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit for more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

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Pay Transparency

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $102,294.40 to $126,276.80 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

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