What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Employee and Labor Relations position at Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services)?
Responsible for managing all aspects of employee relations, labor relations, and HR compliance within the organization. Your primary focus will be on ensuring fair and productive working relationships between employees and the organization, while adhering to relevant labor laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Develop, implement, and enforce employee relations policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with labor laws and regulations.
-Provide guidance and support to HR staff, managers, and employees regarding employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, conflicts, and performance management.
-Oversee labor relations activities, including contract negotiations, interpretation, administration, and compliance.
-Collaborate with labor unions and union representatives to maintain positive relationships, resolve disputes, and negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Human Resources Management required and Master's Degree Human Resources Management preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Experience
- At least 5-7 years of experience in employee relations, labor relations, or HR management, preferably in the healthcare industry required
- At least 2-3 years of supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, administration, and interpretation.
- Ability to effectively handle and resolve complex employee relations issues, conflicts, and grievances.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgment, and work with sensitive information.
Physical Requirements
- Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
- Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
- Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
