Director, Labor Relations

at  Geisinger

JOB SUMMARY

The Director, Labor Relations is responsible for all aspects of labor relations within the Geisinger organization. The Director fosters a workplace environment consistent with the values and mission of Geisinger Health and reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree-Related Field of Study (Required), Master’s Degree- (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 7 years-Related work experience (Required)

• Serves as the subject matter expert for labor relations and the chief spokesperson.
• Develops and implements union free approach to employee relations – preventive organizing efforts. Includes management and leadership development and training initiatives in employee relations.
• Develops and implements labor relations strategies and tactics.
• Leads contract negotiations, grievances, and arbitrations.
• Provides day to day mediation, facilitation and guidance on bargaining unit issues.
• Functions as content expert in areas of collective bargaining, dispute resolutions, contract administration and grievance handling.
• Makes recommendations and advises management and staff regarding personnel practices and procedures, as well as state and federal law.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of HR practices and procedures and implement changes as necessary to promote strategic and operational effectiveness.
• Functions as labor relations conduit to internal and external legal resources.
• Assesses changing government rules and regulations regarding employment, recruiting, labor relations and employee relations. Develops strategies and recommends/implements appropriate changes.
• Participates, contributes and leads, when appropriate, strategic initiatives supporting overall business strategy and directives of system.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
  Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.