Provides regular consultative guidance to HR leadership on embedding best practices in employee engagement and preventative labor relations strategies
Develops and implements a competitive and systematic labor relations program at Sutter Health
Delivers both employee and labor expertise and thought leadership
Establishes a working environment that promotes teamwork in identifying, designing, and creating strategic solutions to labor challenges and operational objectives
Provides system support to affiliates including education, training, and communication plans
Fosters effective positive and/or preventative labor relations.
Must come on site for work, meetings, etc. and live in the Sutter Health Northern California footprint
Travel throughout the region is a part of this role.

12 years recent relevant experience
Broad working knowledge of Labor Relations and Employment laws and processes
Knowledge of employment and employee relations, regulations, law and processes
Ability to represent labor relations in an influential and persuasive way
Knowledge of all areas human resources, including compensation, benefits, recruitment, workforce planning, human resource information systems, and training & development
Knowledge of dispute resolutions and mediation techniques
Skills to effectively lead change and transition
Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information
Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Analytical and conceptual skills
Ability to develop creative solutions
Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
Systems thinking for issue recognition, synthesis, analysis, problem solving, evaluation, and strategy formulation.

Director, Workforce Labor Relations

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