Labor Relations Director GA
Job ID:
R233559
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Pay Range:
$75.40 – $120.65
Location:
AAO Oak Brook – 2025 Windsor Dr
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
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 within the position’s 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.
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Position to be located preferably in Atlanta, Macon or Rome.
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
Human Resources at Advocate Aurora
Advocate Health Care is the largest health system in Illinois and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. One of the state’s largest private employers, the system serves patients across 11 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and more than 250 sites of care. Advocate Health Care, in addition to Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.