Remote Director, Labor Relations-Remote bei Lifepoint Health

Who we are:

At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60+ community hospitals, 60+ rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.

What you’ll do: 

The Director of Labor Relations is responsible for overseeing all labor relations activities across the organization. This includes ensuring adherence to collective bargaining agreements, managing the grievance process, providing education and support to leadership teams regarding union interactions, and promoting effective communication and partnerships with union representatives. The Director will act as a strategic advisor to leadership on labor matters and ensure consistent practices across all facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) across facilities.
• Guide and support managers and HR teams on contract interpretation and application.
• Lead and oversee the grievance process, including step meetings, documentation, and resolution strategies.
• Provide regular training to facility leaders on labor relations, including:
    - What to say (and not say) to union representatives.
    - Understanding employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
• Collaborate with legal counsel on labor-related issues as needed.
• Monitor and address potential unfair labor practice concerns.
• Develop and implement proactive labor strategies to maintain positive union relationships.
• Lead contract negotiation preparation efforts, including research and strategy sessions.
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure contract compliance at the local level.
• Develop and disseminate regular labor relations updates and educational materials to facility leaders.
• Act as the organization’s primary liaison with union representatives.
• Partner with HR and compliance teams to address labor-related risks and trends.

What you’ll need:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or a related field.

Experience: 

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in labor relations or a related field.
• Experience working with unionized healthcare strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and regulations, including NLRA and FMLA.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support facilities.

Why choose us: 

As a team member of the Health Support Center, our goal is to support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. Our focus is to attract, retain, and empower a diverse and determined workforce. Our mission statement is at the heart of who we are and what we do: “Making Communities Healthier.” In this shared mission, we believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Benefits: We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible PTO, generous Employee illness benefit (EIB), medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing.