Job Description

We’re seeking a highly experienced labor relations professional with strong expertise in administering and interpreting Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), employee handbooks, and related policies. The ideal candidate will confidently represent the organization in grievance meetings, ensuring discussions remain productive, focused, and aligned with contractual language while providing clear guidance and support to leadership.

This individual must be able to hold union representatives accountable to the terms of the contract, prepare and execute annual wage increase processes, and provide knowledgeable support during union negotiations. The role requires sound judgment in evaluating grievance validity, drafting appropriate responses, and determining when to comply with or challenge union Requests for Information (RFIs). The right candidate will bring a firm but collaborative approach, ensuring fair, consistent, and contractually aligned labor relations practices.

Overview

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit for more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Labor Relations Manager implements and maintains the company’s labor relations programs, policies, and procedures. Ensures satisfactory labor-management relations, interpret, and administer the collective bargaining agreements. This role manages all grievance procedures and assists all levels of management on labor matters. The LRM tracks and trends issues and provides input to the Collective Bargaining strategy.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in human resources management or related field or
• Minimum of five years of experience at a management or senior administrative level related to employee/labor relations.
• Experience coaching and influencing managers and senior executives
• Knowledge of Labor law as it relates to CBA administration, Labor and Employment Law.
• Ensures effective workflow within the organization. Must understand, interpret, and communicate priorities in a diplomatic manner.
• Proficiency in Word and Outlook; and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and have a calm temperament.
• Must have the ability to independently organize, prioritize, and schedule work effectively.
• Must have the ability to work well under time constraints.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to be discreet and to keep information strictly confidential.

Pay Transparency

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary. A reasonable compensation estimates for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $102,294.40 to $126,276.80 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

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