Manager Labor Relations

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Business Management AND 5 years of experience working in a Labor or Workforce/Employee Relations department OR 9 direct years of experience working in a Labor or Workforce/Employee Relations department.
• One year of leadership experience supervising, managing or guiding employees.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles of employee/management relations and employment laws including but not limited to NLRA and the NLRB.
• Robust experience with the principles of Labor Relations, the collective bargaining process (i.e. negotiations, contract administration and arbitrations).
• Strong analytical, interpretive and organizational skills.
• Skill resolving labor/management contractual negotiation disputes with the ability to align strategic and operational needs with training programs and organizational effectiveness efforts.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to gather information from others and make inquiries and effectively convey information.

~ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ~

• Oversee the negotiation of contract provisions on behalf of BCBSIL management with union representatives. Create a strategy to address events, adverse consequences, or problems with the adoption and maintenance of a newly negotiated contract. Also, appraise all Bargaining Unit proposals and counter proposals in regard to the corporation's concerns and interests and impacts to the business.
• Oversee preparation and delivery of management positions during grievance resolution proceedings with the union business agent, labor attorneys and arbitrators. Will lead the Labor Relations Team in working with management to identify and pro-actively resolve issues that have potential of becoming grieved issues.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master's Degree in Human Resources or Business Management.
• Industry certifications, i.e., PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-GCP
• Three years' experience supervising, managing or leading employees.

NOTE: sponsorship is NOT offered; relocation assistance will NOT be provided.

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Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plansubject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.