Associate Vice President Labor Relations

Responsibilities

Trusted Advisor to Senior Leaders – Partner with division presidents, hospital presidents, and operations leaders to assess labor relations risk and advise on the teammate impact of business initiatives and organizational change; Execution Accountability – Ensure consistent execution of enterprise labor strategy while enabling appropriate local adaptation; track outcomes and refine approaches; Onsite Presence & Engagement – Maintain a consistent, visible presence across divisions through site visits, listening sessions, and assessments to build trust, reinforce accountability, and identify early warning signs; Labor Risk Prevention & Mitigation – Lead proactive strategies that strengthen direct teammate–leader relationships, reduce vulnerability to organizing activity, and sustain positive teammate relations; Site Assessments & Action Planning – Conduct proactive labor site assessments and partner with People & Culture Business Partners and operations leaders to develop and execute targeted action plans; Escalation & Response Leadership – Coordinate deployment of Labor Response Teams during escalated labor situations, petitions, or campaigns; Leader Training & Capability Building – Deliver on-site labor leaders and positive teammate relations training to build leadership capability and labor acumen; Change Management Support – Advise leaders on labor-sensitive operational and organizational changes, ensuring thoughtful execution that protects trust and engagement; Policy & Process Alignment – Ensure division-level labor relations practices and teammate engagement initiatives are harmonized with enterprise policies and regulatory requirements; Lead Team – Lead and develop labor relations professionals providing coaching, performance management, talent assessments, and succession planning; Ethics & Compliance – Ensure all labor relations practices adhere to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct, federal and state laws, and internal standards

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 10+ years of experience in human resources, employee relations, or labor relations, including 5-7 years of experience leading a field-based labor strategy team; In-depth understanding of labor relations and positive employee relations; Familiarity with employment law, NLRA requirements, and organizational policies; Knowledge of risk identification and analytics related to labor relations; Strong advisory skills to guide operations leaders on labor relations risk; Proficiency in delivering training programs for leaders; Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with People & Culture, Legal, and Compliance teams; Analytical skills to utilize data to develop prevention and intervention plans; Ability to implement proactive strategies to strengthen teammate-leader relationships; Capability to conduct site visits, listening sessions, and assessments in the field; Strong leadership abilities to manage and develop a team of labor relations professionals; Ability to ensure adherence to ethical and compliance standards; Willingness and ability to travel 50% of the time across divisions

Nice to have

Master's degree in human resources or related field; Proven experience leading pre/post-petition union campaigns; Experience in healthcare or similarly complex, regulated industries; Experience leading labor relations strategy in a large, multi-site organization; Advanced labor relations strategy expertise; 7-10 years of leadership experience

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program