Senior Consultant, Labor Relations

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a strategic Senior Consultant, Labor Relations to serve as a key partner within our Human Resources team.

As a Senior Consultant, you will play a crucial role in:

• Labor Relations Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive labor relations strategies aligned by our mission, vison, and values.

• Labor Contract Negotiations: Serve as a lead negotiator in contract negotiations. Use appropriate negotiation strategies to develop bargaining goals and negotiate contracts.

• Grievance management: Provide guidance to leadership by contract interpretation and perform investigations on informal and formal grievances.

• Employee Relations: Foster positive employee relations by promoting a fair and equitable work environment.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field

• 5-7 years human resources, business partner or leader experience

• Direct experience working with unions, including supporting unionized environments and participating in contract administration or negotiations

• Strong negotiation and mediation skills

• Excellent knowledge of labor laws and regulations

• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships

• Strong organization and time management skills

What's Available:

• 1.0 FTE

• Location: Onsite in La Crosse, WI at our Front Street Building

• Schedule: Monday-Friday days, typically 8:00am-5:00pm with ability to work outside of standard business hours as needed

• Starting Salary of $84,000/year and up, based on your relevant work experience

In addition to the rewarding work, you'll receive:

• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated

• Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member

• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution

• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need

• Professional Development: Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and our Career Development Center

• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

If you are looking to be a part of a stable and mission driven organization, we welcome you to apply!

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest's most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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