Employee & Labor Relations Manager

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Order Type :

Temp Employee & Labor Relations Manager

• Temp or Temp-to-Hire
• San Rafael, CA Onsite
• $59.89
• $89.

83/hour Our client, a Marin-based healthcare organization, is seeking an Employee & Labor Relations Manager to support a highly visible, hands-on role. With active union negotiations underway, this position will play a key part in both day-to-day employee relations and, for the right candidate, visible labor strategy work alongside senior leadership. This is a highly visible role in a complex, unionized healthcare environment with multiple bargaining units. You'll work closely with a seasoned HR leadership team, report directly to the CHRO, and have regular exposure to executive-level discussions and decision-making. The role carries a high level of autonomy and calls for someone who can step in with confidence, navigate sensitive situations, and bring practical, solutions-oriented thinking. Please note this role requires compliance with pre-employment screening, including immunizations, background check, and drug screening in accordance with federal guidelines, including marijuana/THC screening. This role can be structured based on experience: Employee Relations focus

• 3+ month temporary Employee + Labor Relations
• temp-to-hire opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and leave management Partner closely with leaders to assess risk, navigate sensitive issues, and drive consistent, defensible outcomes Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance management, documentation, and employee relations best practices Interpret and apply policies, procedures, and, where applicable, union contract language Manage a fluctuating caseload in a high-volume, unionized environment For candidates with labor relations experience: Serve as a key partner to executive leadership during active union negotiations Support bargaining strategy, preparation, and participation as needed Advise on contract interpretation, grievance strategy, and escalation approach across multiple unions Represent HR in high-stakes meetings, including grievance discussions and union interactions Partner with HR leadership to align labor strategy with operational needs

Ideal Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in Employee and/or Labor Relations within a complex organization Deep experience handling investigations, grievances, and sensitive employee matters independently Strong working knowledge of employment law, risk assessment, and documentation best practices Experience in a union environment required; multi-union exposure strongly preferred Labor relations and bargaining experience required for temp-to-hire consideration Demonstrated ability to influence and advise leaders at all levels Executive presence with the ability to navigate challenging conversations with confidence and credibility Strong judgment with a practical, solutions-oriented approach Comfortable operating with a high level of autonomy in a visible role Healthcare experience a plus