Senior Labor Relations Partner

The Senior Labor Relations Partner serves as project lead in union contract negotiations, strike preparation, strike management, and the mitigation of other work actions. The Senior Labor Relations Partner develops and executes the labor relations strategy to ensure ministry and market alignment with the organization's philosophy, strategies, policies, and practices.

• Serves as project lead in union contract negotiations, strike preparation, strike management, and the mitigation of other work actions.
• Develops and executes the labor relations strategy to ensure ministry and market alignment with the organization's philosophy, strategies, policies, and practices.
• Provide leadership and guidance to ministry leaders in all areas of labor relations.
• Serve as part of the associate relations/labor relations team to proactively manage labor relations issues throughout all Ascension Ministries and affiliations.
• Develop and conduct leadership training to include labor relations, managing effective associate relations, managing in a union environment and positive leadership skills.

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.