Labor Relations Coordinator

Under the direction of the Director Labor Relations assists in coordinating the ongoing labor and employee relations function of the University Hospital.  Responsibilities include negotiation, or assisting in the negotiation of hospital collective bargaining agreements, interpretation and administration of labor contracts, University Hospital policies and Human Resources policies.  Researches union and management proposals, prepares cost analyses, and coordinates language across contracts to enhance consistency through University Hospital with current policies and practices.

• Serves as principal spokesperson for University Hospital in the negotiation of select collective bargaining agreements or assists the Director Labor Relations in the negotiation of such.

• Provides advice to hospital administration, directors, managers and supervisors on issues related to the University Hospital’s labor contracts, policies and Human Resources policies.

• May assist the Director Labor Relations in the negotiating process for assigned contracts by compiling information and statistics, analyzing union proposals, helping to set goals and strategies, and tracking the tentative agreements and problem areas.

• Oversees the editing and finalizing of assigned negotiated contracts based on the signed MOA.  Under the direction of the Director of Labor Relations and the Chief Human Resources Officer, works with the union representatives to resolve wording issues and bring the final product to union officers and University Hospital’s senior management for signature.

• Responsible for Loudermill Meetings and Grievance Hearings.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor's Degree preferably in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, plus four (4) years of progressively more responsible related professional experience, preferably within a public sector employee or health care.  Experience must include at least two (2) years of involvement in the negotiation of collective bargaining or other agreements.  Applicants may substitute a Master’s Degree, preferably in Labor Relations, Human Resources Business Administration or a related field, for one (I) year of experience.  Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.