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Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

Employee and Labor Relations Specialist

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States, 19004

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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Summary Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Responsibilities

Handles routine labor relations and human resource inquiries related to policies, procedures, and bargaining agreements; refers complex matters to appropriate management staff.

In collaboration with Sr. Director, Labor Relations, collects information and data to assess policy implications of negotiations and disputes. This may include union proposals, pay scales and wages, benefits, working conditions, and other mitigating circumstances.

Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaints that arise under the CBA.

Assists with preparation of documents and records required for contract negotiations, meetings, and negotiations with employee and labor organizations.

Responds to information requests from the Union and grievances from the Union in writing.

Conducts interviews and gathers information for employee relations matters such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other concerns; informs appropriate HR staff when additional investigation is required.

Will work with frontline and leadership staff in a variety of work environments.

Education or Equivalent Experience

Bachelor's degree is required.

Education Specialization: Human Resources, Labor Relations, or equivalent

3+ years Professional experience performing labor relations functions, which have included: progressive responsibility with dispute resolution programs and collective bargaining agreements, grievance handling and investigations, is required.

Master's degree is preferred.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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