VP, Employee Relations at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Labor Relations, Collective Bargaining, Grievance Resolution, Compliance, Workforce Planning, Risk Mitigation, Labor-Management Partnership, Joint Problem-Solving, Operational Improvements, Coaching, Team Development, Healthcare Experience, Multi-Union Organizations, Contract Compliance, Interest-Based Bargaining, Transparency

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Vice President, Employee Relations is responsible for enterprise-wide labor strategy encompassing both traditional labor relations and collaborative labor-management partnership initiatives. Reporting to HR executive leadership with matrixed responsibility to Legal executive leadership, this executive will oversee union relationships, collective bargaining, compliance, grievance resolution, and strategic partnership efforts that drive workforce engagement, operational excellence, and high-quality patient care. This leader acts as a trusted advisor to senior executives, aligning labor strategies with business objectives while fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Key Responsibilities Labor Relations Strategy Lead enterprise labor relations strategy, ensuring compliance with labor laws, union agreements, and regulatory requirements. Manage collective bargaining, contract interpretation, grievance resolution, and arbitration processes across all unionized units. Provide counsel to executives and operational leaders on labor issues, workforce planning, and high-profile disputes. Mitigate risk associated with labor relations, including potential strikes, grievances, or regulatory violations. Labor-Management Partnership Establish and lead labor-management partnership programs that promote joint problem-solving and continuous improvement. Serve as liaison with union leadership to foster trust, collaboration, and transparency. Facilitate joint governance councils and committees focused on operational improvements, quality, safety, and workforce engagement. Drive interest-based bargaining practices and promote partnership training for managers and union representatives. Leadership & Team Development Lead a team of labor relations and partnership professionals, fostering professional growth and expertise. Coach operational leaders on contract compliance, labor strategy, and partnership practices. Prepare the team and structure for scalability and rapid response tactics, in partnership with key supporting partner functions. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor & Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field required. JD strongly preferred. 10+ years of progressive leadership in labor relations, labor-management partnership, or a combination. Experience leading collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and interest-base partnership programs. Healthcare experience strongly preferred; experience in multi-site, multi-union organizations a plus. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The VP of Employee Relations leads the enterprise-wide labor relations strategy, ensuring compliance with labor laws and managing collective bargaining and grievance resolution. This role also establishes labor-management partnerships to enhance workforce engagement and operational excellence.