Corewell Health is hiring: Labor Relations Consultant in Southfield

Job Summary Under the general direction of the Director, Labor Relations, the Labor Relations Consultant is responsible for promoting healthy labor-management relations; develops and administers the organization's labor relation policies, including disciplinary actions, grievance and dispute management; partners with Human Resources and other departments to implement employee and labor relations strategies and initiatives consistent with Corewell Health's mission, vision, values, and labor relations philosophy; designs and delivers training to all levels of leadership on labor relations and positive employee relations; and serves as a consultant to management in collective bargaining negotiations, with minimal guidance from the LR Director. Essential Functions Designs and delivers training to all levels of leadership on labor relations and positive employee relations; implements independent development and delivery of leadership and staff education. Provides guidance and training for managers regarding labor relations issues; serves as a resource to HR staff on contract interpretation issues. Maintains formal and informal channels of upward communication, encouraging the expression of new ideas, suggestions, and complaints. Confers with and advises others on administrative policies, procedures, technical problems, priorities, and methods. Gathers data, investigates, and interviews managers when necessary to prepare recommended federal mediation and/or grievance responses. Conducts employee misconduct internal investigations and provides summary of recommendations. Develops and implements solutions, maintaining a grievance tracking system, and responds to day‑to‑day issues in a manner consistent with established policies and the collective bargaining agreement. Manages relationships with the union and non‑unionized personnel; stays abreast of developing issues and advises HR leaders. Conducts ongoing analysis of policies and procedures to assure compliance with labor agreements; recommends policy changes as appropriate. Assists in conducting formal and informal labor/management meetings; serves as a member of negotiating teams and employee committees. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems; recommends new approaches to improve efficiency. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Bachelor's Degree in Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or a related field; appropriate experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement. Seven years of progressively responsible employee/labor relations experience in a unionized environment, including handling grievances, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and leading organizing campaigns. Preferred Master's degree. About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating and investing in you. Our top‑notch teams are built from collaborators, leaders, and innovators who share one mission: to improve health, instill humanity, and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision for continued advancement and excellence. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals. On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv. Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more. Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance. Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings. Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status. Primary Location SITE: Corewell Health Southfield Center – 26901 Beaumont Blvd, Southfield, MI Employment Details Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Days Worked: Monday – Friday Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and the community. We require a drug‑free workplace and compliance with vaccine requirements for on‑site or hybrid workers. We support prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations for the job application process or job duties. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to our organization. We advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From cultural intelligence workshops to inclusion resource groups, we are dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those who share this commitment to join our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr