Senior Director of Employee and Labor Relations - Concord, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) is seeking a Senior Director of Employee and Labor Relations for our Concord Administrative office. This role is on-site, full-time, 40 hours per week. PPNorCal provides a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer paid medical insurance for the employee, 50% employer paid medical insurance for dependent children, dental and vision coverage, employer paid life and long-term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off to start, 10 paid holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match after 12 months of service.

SUMMARY

The Senior Director of Employee and Labor Relations at Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) reports to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and collaborates with the Vice President of Human Resources to lead the delivery of the full suite of Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) functions. This role is responsible is responsible for planning and managing PPNorCal’s ELR programs in alignment with strategic initiatives and provides guidance to leadership, directors, and department managers on all employee and labor relation matters. Additionally, this role ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBA), employment and California labor laws, National Relations Labor Board (NLRB), and organizational policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee all aspects of employee labor relations with at least 10 years of relevant management level experience.
• Maintain high performance standards in employee-management relations and handle employee inquiries.
• Ensure job descriptions are accurate and compliant with the CBA.
• Ensure the organization’s performance management process remains in compliance with the current CBA for all collective bargaining unit members.
• Collaborate with the clinical operations team to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards regarding members of the collective bargaining unit.
• In collaboration with VP of Human Resources, provides strategic direction for compliance with CBA across HR programs.
• Evaluate contracts and agreements for compliance with regulations and contractual terms.
• Administer labor agreements to foster positive relationships with labor unions.
• Offer guidance and policy interpretation to managers on employee and labor relations matters.
• Represent PPNorCal before state and federal boards, mediators, and arbitrators.
• Lead grievance and arbitration processes and develop programs to improve morale and participation.
• Resolves disputes, grievances, own complaints that come through Compliance Dept.
• Collaborates with Senior HR partners to address employee misconduct, policy violations, and conflict resolution for all bargaining unit employees, ensuring effective performance management and adherence to organizational standards.
• Leads and manages the tracking of labor agreements and contracts including standard operating procedures (SOP’s), and guidelines.
• Partner with HR on all internal investigations, written and verbal performance actions, performance improvement plans (PIP) included and advise on investigatory meetings related to potential discipline.
• Partner with HR on all terminations, layoffs, voluntary and involuntary, for union members.
• Partner with Sr. Benefits Administrator on any changes to employer benefits and 403(b)
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Responsible for all updates as it relates to bargaining unit certifications, petitions, and posting notices within the required contractual timeline.

Additional Responsibilities :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent in human resources management or business-related field preferred; (7) seven years of progressively responsible human resources management and employee-labor relations experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, training outlines, needs assessments, operational manuals policies, and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define and articulate problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS

Pay Range : Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) supports California’s new law (SB 1162) enhancing pay transparency. This new law requires employers with 15 or more employees to include a pay range in job postings. The pay range reflects the compensation that a new employee can expect to receive if offered employment. Employees with more experience, education, and other qualifying factors may be compensated at a higher rate of pay. The pay range for this position is : $175,000 - $195,000 annualized salary.

Planned Parenthood Northern California PPNorCal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. PPNorCal is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources to make arrangements.

We provide healthcare and education services to 137,000 adults and youth every year at 17 health centers located throughout 20 Northern California counties. Planned Parenthood Northern California offers high-quality, affordable health care to all, regardless of income, insurance, or immigration status. We care. No matter what!

Our experienced and caring medical staff gives each patient honest information and personal attention. We provide a full range of services, including birth control, breast exams, cancer screenings, medication and in-clinic abortion, pregnancy testing and counseling, prenatal care, PrEP, and nPEP to prevent HIV infection, STI screening and treatment, vasectomy and infertility services, gender-affirming hormone therapy, and more.

Salary : $175,000 - $195,000