Labor Relations Consultant in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Labor Relations Consultant serves as a trusted advisor on labor and workforce relations, providing expert guidance to leadership on complex labor matters and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that foster positive workplace relationships, resolve labor disputes, and mitigate risks while supporting the organization's goals.

With a strong focus on collaboration, the Labor Relations Consultant partners with leadership to proactively address workforce concerns, conduct investigations, and recommend best practices to promote a fair, legally compliant, and engaged work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on labor relations, advising leadership on compliance with federal and state labor laws and best practices.
• Develop and implement policies, processes, and communication strategies that promote a positive work culture and proactively address employee concerns.
• Support the resolution of complex workforce relations matters, including investigations, grievances, and workplace disputes, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
• Provide expert consultation and training to leadership on labor relations, workforce compliance, and employee engagement strategies.
• Analyze labor relations trends and provide data-driven insights to leadership to inform decision-making and mitigate potential risks.
• Partner with HR and leadership teams to align labor relations strategies with organizational goals and workforce needs.
• Support performance improvement initiatives by identifying workplace trends and recommending solutions that enhance team member relations.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related field required. Extensive labor relations experience may be considered in place of a degree.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in labor relations, employee relations, or a related area required. At least 3 years of specialized labor relations experience strongly preferred.

Certifications: Professional HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR/SPHR preferred.

This role requires a proactive and strategic thinker who can effectively navigate complex labor relations issues and support leadership in fostering a collaborative and compliant workplace environment.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to hazards and risks of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. This position requires occasional walking, stooping, and standing. Long periods of sitting are also required. Works with such equipment as computer, fax machine, copier, and printer.

Essential functions of this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to the Director of People & Culture.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans with employer contributions

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care

Wellness Programs to help you thrive

Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
Job Category
Human Resources

Hours Per Week
40

Weekends Required?
No

Holidays Required?
No

Shift
Days

Posititon Status
Full-Time
Job Details

Pay Range
$70172 - $122802

Pay Transparency

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