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Vice President, Employee & Labor Relations & Workforce Compliance Jackson Health

ARMA International, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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Jackson Health System (JHS), one of the nation’s largest and most respected public healthcare systems, is seeking an accomplished and strategic

Vice President of Employee & Labor Relations & Workforce Compliance

. This executive leader will shape systemwide labor strategy, strengthen organizational culture, and ensure regulatory excellence across a workforce of more than 15,000 employees.

If you are a seasoned labor relations and workforce compliance expert who thrives in complex, highly unionized environments — and you’re passionate about advancing a Just Culture — this is a rare opportunity to make a significant impact at scale.

What You’ll Lead

Enterprise strategy for employee relations, labor relations, and workforce compliance

Collective bargaining, impact bargaining, contract administration, grievances, and arbitration

Workforce compliance programs including licensure, certifications, background checks, I-9, required learning, and regulatory readiness

Systemwide audit frameworks, risk assessments, and compliance reporting

A high-performing team of labor, employee relations, and compliance professionals

Executive-level guidance to the CHRO, CEO, and senior leadership on workforce risk and labor strategy

Key Responsibilities

Serve as chief negotiator for collective bargaining agreements and labor proceedings

Ensure consistent interpretation of CBAs across all hospitals and departments

Oversee employee relations investigations and corrective action processes

Lead continuous readiness for Joint Commission, AHCA, CMS, and other regulatory bodies

Build strong partnerships with operational leaders, physicians, union leadership, and external agencies

Champion Just Culture principles and drive continuous improvement in employee experience and accountability

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree required; JD strongly preferred

12–15+ years of progressive leadership in labor relations, employee relations, and workforce compliance

Experience in a large, complex, unionized healthcare system or similarly regulated environment

Demonstrated success leading collective bargaining with multiple unions

Deep knowledge of employment law, labor law, and healthcare regulatory requirements

Preferred:

Experience in an academic medical center or public healthcare system

Track record leading large-scale workforce transformation or compliance remediation

Experience advising executive leadership and Boards on high-impact labor matters

Core Competencies

Executive presence and strategic thinking

Labor negotiation and conflict resolution expertise

Sound judgment and risk management

Data-driven decision-making

Strong communication and influence skills

Ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity

Commitment to equity, fairness, and Just Culture

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