Labor Relations Director IL

14220 Enterprise Corporate - People & Culture Labor Relations

Full time

Yes

40

-70% travel

-Onsite

Pay Range

$75.40 - $120.65

Major Responsibilities

• Labor Relations Execution – Maintain a strong, visible presence across assigned hospitals and facilities through site visits, listening sessions, and leader engagements to assess labor relations climate, build trust, and identify emerging risks.
• Site Assessments & Action Planning – Conduct structured labor relations and engagement risk assessments and partner with PCBPs and operations leaders to develop, execute, and monitor site-level action plans aligned to enterprise labor strategy.
• Trusted Advisor to Hospital and Operations Leadership – Influence decision-making of hospital Presidents and leadership teams by providing expert consultation on the teammate impact of business initiatives, organizational changes, and risk factors.
• Labor Risk Prevention & Escalation – Implement enterprise labor risk prevention strategies locally, identify early signs of cultural breakdowns or organizing activity, and escalate risks to the Labor Relations Lead while supporting coordinated response efforts.
• Leader Training & Capability Building – Deliver labor relations and positive employee relations training to hospital leaders, supervisors, and managers to build competence in conflict resolution, communication, and compliance.
• Partnership with P&C and Operations – Work closely with PCBPs, Operations, Compliance, and Legal partners to ensure consistent application of labor relations practices, policies, and employment law at the site level.
• Change Management Support – Advise site leaders on labor-sensitive operational and organizational changes, ensuring alignment with enterprise guidance and thoughtful execution that protects trust, engagement, and compliance.
• Data & Insights – Track site-level trends related to engagement, grievances, turnover, and labor risk indicators; provide actionable insights and feedback to the Labor Operations Lead to inform enterprise strategy refinement.
• CBA & Union Relationship Support – Administer collective bargaining agreements to ensure consistent interpretation and compliance and manage day-to-day union relationships while escalating complex labor matters in alignment with enterprise labor strategy.
• Ethics & Compliance – Ensure all labor relations practices adhere to the organization’s Code of Ethical Conduct, federal/state regulations, and internal policies.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Certification / Registration / License

Experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• A solid understanding of labor relations, employee relations, and human resources practices.
• Familiarity with federal and state labor laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution and negotiation techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess labor relations risks and develop action plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with hospital leadership, HRBPs, and teammates; ability to build trust quickly in the field.
• Proficiency in delivering training and development programs to build leadership capabilities.
• Ability to influence decision-making and provide expert consultation on labor relations matters.
• Capability to conduct site visits and assessments to identify engagement and labor relations risks.
• Ability to implement proactive strategies to reduce organizing vulnerability and support a positive workplace culture.
• Competence in tracking and analyzing site-level trends to identify areas of concern and escalate risks appropriately.
• Strong ethical conduct and compliance with organizational policies and regulations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

Experience

• Experience in healthcare or similarly complex, regulated industries strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in leading labor campaigns.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• 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

Benefits and more

• 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.