Director of Labor Relations

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• If degree prepared, minimum of 7-10 years of labor relations experience and leadership of represented employees, required.
• At least two (2) years of direct experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity, required.
• Ability to travel locally between HFH sites as required.
• Knowledge of labor relations practices and contract administration.
• Demonstrated organizational project management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills, (e.g., verbal, written, listening) with the ability to persuasively communicate ideas.
• Tactful negotiation skills with ability to build trust with internal customers and manage confidential data with discretion.
• Prior experience leading labor relations within a health system is strongly preferred

Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Henry Ford Health Customer Service Policy and summarized below:

• Communication 
• Ownership
• Understanding
• Motivation
• Sensitivity
• Excellence
• Teamwork
• Respect

Must possess the following personal qualities:

• Be self-directed
• Be flexible and committed to the team concept
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn
• Be open to new learning experiences
• Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
• Demonstrates customer service values

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration or another relevant field, required.
• Equivalent combination of education and minimum of 15 consecutive years of direct and independent lead labor negotiation and administration experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Master's Degree preferred