Labor Relations Representative

Labor Relations Representative 3281751

• Hourly pay: $58/hr
• Worksite: Leading medical institution (San Francisco, CA 94143 - Hybrid, 4 days onsite) (Candidates must be local to the area)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 12 Month Assignment

A leading medical institution is seeking a Labor Relations Representative to support labor and employee relations in a unionized environment. This role will focus on managing employee relations cases, interpreting collective bargaining agreements, handling grievances, and partnering with leadership to ensure compliance and effective labor-management relations.

Labor Relations Representative Responsibilities:

• Manage employee relations matters in a unionized environment, including handling grievances, conducting investigations, writing corrective actions, and ensuring documentation is thorough, accurate, and legally defensible.
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), support negotiations, and partner with union representatives to resolve disputes while ensuring compliance with labor laws and organizational policies.
• Advise and coach managers and supervisors on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee relations best practices to reduce risk and promote effective workforce management.
• Lead or support labor relations activities, including negotiations, training, and dispute resolution, while representing management interests and maintaining positive labor-management relationships.
• Analyze complex labor issues, prepare reports and recommendations, and communicate effectively with senior leadership regarding risks, decisions, and outcomes.

Labor Relations Representative Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands-on employee relations experience in a unionized environment, including managing high-volume ER cases, writing discipline and corrective action documentation, and coaching managers.
• Direct experience working with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), including handling grievances, union disputes, and applying contract language to real-world situations.
• Knowledge of labor and employment laws, negotiation strategies, and dispute resolution practices.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence, with the ability to clearly articulate issues and recommendations to mid- and senior-level leadership.
• Experience in the public sector or higher education environments is preferred.

Shift:

• Monday, Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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