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HealthPartners · 1 hour ago

Senior Director, Employee and Labor Relations

Bloomington, MN

Contract

Onsite

Director/Executive

13+ years exp

HealthPartners is a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, and they are seeking a Senior Director, Employee and Labor Relations. This high-impact role involves developing and implementing a systemwide strategy for employee and labor relations, leading a team of HR professionals, and collaborating with legal and organizational leaders to ensure effective employee relations services.

MedicalPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

(40%) Lead the labor and employee relations strategy and implementation for GHI

Oversee a team responsible for the day-to-day administration and implementation of the labor relations and employee relations programs

Develop the GHI labor relations and employee relations strategy

Bargain the GHI/SEIU and GHI/Local 12 Collective Bargaining Agreements

Responsible for GHI strike planning strategies and implementation

Responsible for effective case management of people-related issues such disciplinary actions, legal issues (harassment, discrimination, leave, accommodations, etc.), performance management (including corrective action), policy interpretation, proactive workplace initiatives and strategies, conflict resolution, and positive workplace climate

(30%) - Strategic leadership (Labor Relations):

Develop and steward the Organization’s overarching labor relations strategy and guiding philosophy through the creation of an HR labor center of excellence

Define and standardize “how we do labor” practices across entities, ensuring alignment with Organizational values and operational needs

Lead labor impact assessments for Organizational changes, including expansion, consolidation, and operational redesign

Align local and system-level labor strategies to ensure coherence and reduce fragmentation

Guide labor risk mitigation strategies across both union and non-union environments

Advise on complex labor performance cases, grievance escalations, negotiations and contractual disputes with high Organizational risk

(20%) - Strategic leadership (Employee Relations)

Is a strategic leader and guide for employee relations leaders and teams throughout the Organization, helping set systemwide ER philosophy, policies, and practice standards

Proactively reduce employee relations related risk through risk assessments and actionable feedback to ER/LR teams

Work with applicable HR as they counsel VP, directors, and managers consistent with Organization policies/practices, legal considerations, and Organization priorities— advocating for both company and colleague concerns

(5%) – Bargaining Infrastructure

Create and manage Organization-wide collective bargaining frameworks, including negotiation strategy and posture

Build and maintain scalable tools such as costing models, negotiation prep kits, and standardized contract language libraries

Develop and maintain a comprehensive system bargaining calendar and negotiation activity map to coordinate Organization priorities

(5%) – Capability Building & Communications

Partner with the Learning and Leadership Development COE to design and deliver strategic labor relations training for HR, Employee Relations (ER), the Law Department, and operational leaders

Lead the development of Organization communication strategies and toolkits for internal and external audiences during labor events

Develop and maintain Organization labor playbooks and response protocols (e.g., strike readiness, informational picketing, work stoppages). Elevate labor and ER capabilities across the Organization by embedding best practices

Qualification

Labor relations expertiseEmployee relations strategyUnion negotiations experienceLabor law knowledgeAnalytical mindsetTeam leadershipStrategic project managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or related field

Thirteen (13) years of progressive HR experience with a focus on labor relations and employee relations in a complex, multi-union, or multi-entity environment

Seven (7) years of proven experience leading teams and driving strategic initiatives

Experience leading union negotiations and managing labor risk in large organizations

Deep knowledge of labor law, collective bargaining processes, and dispute resolution mechanisms

Proven leadership skills with the ability to build, inspire, and motivate teams toward a common vision and goal, navigating ambiguity, adapting to change, and thriving in a dynamic work environment

Ability to drive strategic projects for the Organization, with executive presence and impact that spans across the Organization and business divisions

Expertise in leading Organization-wide HR COEs

Skilled at building collaborative working relationships with all levels of colleagues and leaders

Effective critical thinking skills and analytical mindset with ability to understand complex business challenges and develop data-informed solutions

Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills

Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate data and concepts into actionable insights and present to senior level executives

Preferred

Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or related field or Juris Doctorate degree

Previous experience within the health care Industry

Mastery in ability to build cross-functional alignment, lead through change, and drive Organization results

Benefits

Health

Time off

Retirement planning

Continuous learning opportunities

Company

HealthPartners

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HealthPartners, an integrated health care organization providing health care services and health plan financing and administration, was founded in 1957 as a cooperative.

Founded in 2011

Bloomington, Minnesota, USA

10001+ employees