Regional Director Colleague and Labor Relations - Service Area 3

• Employment Type:

• Full time

• Shift:

• Description:

• Provides thought leadership and direction for the implementation, adoption, and management of Trinity Health's national colleague and labor relations strategy within regional HR service areas, including developing and implementing consistent and best practice approaches to cultivating positive colleague and labor relations, adherence to established HR policies, procedures, and compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.

Collaborates with HR Centers of Expertise (COEs), HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and regional leadership to develop, implement and manage regional colleague and labor relations strategies, tactics, policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with business objectives and capabilities. Provides strategic support, expertise, and information within the region to identify, address, and resolve complex colleague and labor relations matters, both internally and externally. Leads a regional team of colleague and labor relations professionals, providing strategic direction, operational management, and professional development to facilitate the success of long term and short term colleague and labor relations initiatives within the regional HR service area.

• LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• As a Trinity Health Manager, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate leadership traits which support our Mission Statement and Core Values as identified below:

• Mission Statement:

• We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

• Core Values:

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Reverence:

• We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person. +
• Commitment to Those who are

Poor:

• We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable. +

• Justice:

• We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth. +

• Stewardship:

• We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care. +

• Integrity:

• We are faithful to those we say we are.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• + Must possess knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and requirements related to HR, colleague and labor relations, collective bargaining, colleague dispute resolution, conducting investigations, and fostering a positive colleague and labor relations environment as normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Labor and Industrial Relations or a related field with seven (7) or more years of progressive colleague and labor relations experience, including collective bargaining strategy and program development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Five (5) years of team leadership experience. + Master's Degree and HR professional certification such as SHRM or HRCI preferred. + Experience in supporting contract negotiations, resolving and defending grievances, arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, and collective bargaining agreement compliance. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of colleague and labor relations principles, including federal and state laws, company policies, employment law, human resources policies and practices, and collective bargaining agreements. + Possesses significant technical knowledge with demonstrated success in assessing organizational/business effectiveness, colleague and labor relations, communication and change management, performance and experience working to achieve results through labor management partnership. + Ability to effectively lead teams and influence through strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills. Demonstrated ability to influence results, garner support and tactfully manage complex relationships and influences within and across an organization. + Experience in a multi-site/location, multi-location business, and/or integrated health system experience highly preferred. + Understanding of organizational structure, business operations, financial/bottom-line impact analysis. + Advanced analytical and problem solving skills. + Advanced level of written, verbal communication, and presentation skills for varied interactions to provide optimal customer service to clients and colleagues. + Ability to support a change management and process improvement work environment. + Advanced interpersonal skills; negotiating, influencing, and motivator while interacting with a diverse range of internal and external constituents. + Ability to continuously learn and seek personal and professional growth opportunities to build credibility with customers, peers and team members. + Must be discrete and maintain the highest degree of confidentiality with extremely sensitive information and data. + Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

• PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• + Must be able to travel when required with minimal advance notice and to be adapt to unique working conditions and environments across the various Trinity Health sites as needed (up to 25% of the time).

+ Must be able to set and organize own work priorities, and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles. Ability to concentrate, meet deadlines, work on several projects simultaneously and adapt to interruptions. + Operates in a typical office environment. The area is well-lit, temperature controlled and free from hazards. + Communicates frequently, in person and over the phone, with people in all locations on product support issues. Hearing is needed for extensive telephone and in person communication. + Regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Manual dexterity is needed in order to operate a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. + Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities, and be able to prioritize and balance the requirements of working with the System Office and Regional Health Ministries (RHMs). + Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.

• Our Commitment
• Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.

By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran