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Trinity Health · 1 day ago

Regional Manager, Colleague and Labor Relations

Langhorne, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Trinity Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Regional Manager for Colleague and Labor Relations. This role involves supporting the development and implementation of colleague and labor relations strategies, overseeing daily operations, and collaborating with various stakeholders to foster a positive work environment.

DeliveryHealth Care

Responsibilities

Supports the development, implementation and standardization of system-wide colleague and labor relations strategy, policies, processes and programs throughout the Regional Health Ministries (RHM)

In partnership with Colleague and Labor Relations Center of Expertise (COE) leadership, Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), and ministry leadership, implements and manages the day-to-day activities supporting colleague and labor relations strategic plans, policies, and procedures to achieve Trinity Health's Strategic Aims to realize a person-centered, mission-focused colleague culture

Locally drives and implements the colleague and labor relations strategy through systemic policy alignment and program management to support key stakeholders to proactively cultivate positive colleague and labor relations throughout the RHM, in addition to performing and fulfilling essential colleague relations activities and accountabilities

Works in conjunction Colleague and Labor Relations COE leadership and HRBPs, to provide local direction, operational management and integration of long term and short term colleague and labor relations initiatives

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions

Oversees daily functions of the Colleague and Labor Relations Partners within the region

Provides support to the direct reports through mentoring, coaching, and ongoing feedback regarding professional development and performance quality

Ensures implementation of the vision for Trinity Health's colleague and labor relations strategy, policies, procedures, and programs ensuring alignment and standardization, where appropriate, throughout the RHM

Influences, collaborates and innovates in conjunction with Colleague and Labor Relations COE leadership, other COEs, HRBPs, and RHM leadership teams on a broad range of colleague and labor relations matters, conducting investigations, reporting on colleague and labor relations trends, and managing complex colleague transitions resulting from MD&A activities and organizational redesign

Provides support in the planning, defining and application of ministry-based colleague and labor relations programs and initiatives, including strategy, policy, and program development in conjunction Colleague and Labor Relations COE leadership

Provides RHM leadership, direction, development, and oversight of the work, priorities, and competencies of the HR ministry service area based colleague and labor relations field operations teams

Engages COEs, HRBPs, and RHM leadership and management in the planning and implementation of system-wide colleague and labor relations policies, procedures, and programs to support the operational needs of the organization and Trinity Health's Strategic Aims; provides support in understanding, adopting, and supporting colleague and labor relations strategy, policies, procedures, and programs across the RHM

Under the direction Colleague and Labor Relations COE leadership, provides support in collective bargaining negotiations, and contract interpretation, including planning and assessing performance and compliance

Similarly, provides support in matters pertaining to grievance procedures, mediations, and dispute resolution

Coordinates the delivery and utilization of RHM communications, tools, and resources to support stakeholder alignment, adoption, and implementation of Trinity Health's national colleague and labor relations strategy

Provides local dissemination of colleague and labor relations trends and data to monitor and measure the impact of ongoing colleague and labor relations programs and initiatives; uses data to gauge the potential of unionization and/or organizational wide colleague and labor relations issues that may lead to complaints, litigation, and investigations

Partners with Colleague and Labor Relations COE leadership, key stakeholder groups, and RHM leadership to co-develop and manage protocols for addressing diversion, fitness for duty for all colleagues, non-employed physicians and allied health professionals and contract staff

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior

Qualification

Union ExperienceColleague Relations StrategyCollective BargainingLabor Relations PoliciesDispute ResolutionHR Laws KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Prior union Experience will be essential

Must possess knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and requirements related to HR, colleague and labor relations, collective bargaining, colleague dispute resolution, conducting investigations, and fostering a positive colleague and labor relations environment as normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Labor and Industrial Relations or a related field with five (5) years of progressive colleague and labor relations experience, including collective bargaining and program development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Previous people management or team leadership experience is required

Demonstrated experience in successful development and implementation of the colleague and labor relations strategies, policies, procedures, and programs that ensure operational alignment and standardization across the organization

Experience in supporting contract negotiations, resolving and defending grievances, arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, and collective bargaining agreement compliance

Possesses technical knowledge with demonstrated success in assessing organizational/business effectiveness, colleague and labor relations, communication and change management, performance and experience working to achieve results through labor management partnership

Demonstrated leadership skills in providing support and guidance on daily business decisions for direct reports and clients, while collaborating with leadership as a credible, results-driven and valued partner

Exceptional interpersonal, consultative and relationship building skills in order to effectively represent colleague and labor relations, often in highly sensitive situations, and to discuss and resolve related complex issues

Ability to effectively influence results, and garner support

Extremely high level of diplomacy and tact are required

Ability to read the subtle nuances of situation and react/plan accordingly

Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge of colleague and labor relations practices to HRBPs, COE peers, and business leaders

Business and analytical skills to implement colleague and labor relations strategies, policies, procedures, and programs and prepare special reports and analyses

Advanced level of written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills for varied interactions to provide optimal customer service to clients, colleagues, and labor partners

Ability to support a change management and process improvement work environment

Ability to negotiate, influence, motivate, and interact with a diverse range of internal and external constituents

Makes effort to continuously learn and seek personal and professional growth opportunities to build credibility with customers, peers, and team members

Must be discrete and maintain the highest degree of confidentiality with extremely sensitive information and data

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health