Vice President, TMLR & Employment Counsel

8-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Vice President, Team Member Labor Relations & Employment Counsel to join their team. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, HR Operations & Team Member Relations, General Counsel, Labor & Employment ('SVP'), this position will develop, deliver and maintain a business-focused team member relations, labor relations, and absence management strategy within the network in order to maximize business results and maintain a productive work environment. In addition, this role will provide legal advice and support on legal issues and projects affecting the Hackensack Meridian Health Network and its affiliates including but not limited to handling of labor and employment arbitrations, EEOC matters and DOL hearings and audits.

Job Responsibilities

The Vice President, Team Member Labor Relations & Employment Counsel will lead a team of directors, managers and specialists responsible for providing advice and counsel to resolve team member issues, including disciplines, complaints, grievances and investigations network-wide. Additional job responsibilities include:

Providing guidance on and directly handling employee relations matters with a focus on balancing business need and organizational risk.
Assisting in the design of employee related policies that are compliant with Federal and State laws and align to best practices.
Managing escalated regional complaints, and cultivating a positive and productive work environment.
Providing support pertaining to issues involving employee complaints, leaves and accommodations, discipline, terminations and organizational restructuring initiatives.
Partnering with management and local union leadership to maintain, enhance and optimize union relationships in support of business goals.
Ensuring compliance with all Federal and State laws and regulations, CBAs, HMH policies, Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements as indicated.
Advising all departments concerning labor matters, employment litigation, corporate, transactional and regulatory related legal matters.
Managing all labor and employment arbitrations, EEOC matters and DOL hearings and audits.
Preparing legal documents involving labor relations, employment issues, employment litigation and joint ventures.
Managing labor grievances and arbitrations as governed by various collective bargaining agreements.
Providing legal analysis for HR and its affiliates involving new laws, rules and regulations.
Monitors new developments and assists in compliance efforts.
Providing legal counseling and representation for HR, its affiliates, and various boards and committees on various matters, including bylaws, rules and regulations.
Overseeing the strategic direction and execution of the HMH Absence Management Program, which includes leave of absence and disability management, and return-to-work and ADAAA accommodation programs.
Responsible for the administration of the HMH Paid Time Off (PTO) Program, Extended Sick Leave (ESL), and vendor management.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Vice President, Team Member Labor Relations & Employment Counsel role will have a and an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. In addition, 8 years of experience as an attorney practicing labor and employment law and litigation, as well as 5 years in a direct management role and strong labor experience, including negotiating contracts, is required. The successful candidate will also possess excellent knowledge of all state and federal employment laws, experience in conflict resolution methods, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. A current license as an attorney in the State of New Jersey is also required.

Salary

The salary for the Vice President, Team Member Labor Relations & Employment Counsel position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Vice President, Team Member Labor Relations & Employment Counsel to join their team. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, HR Operations & Team Member Relations, General Counsel, Labor & Employment ('SVP'), this position will develop, deliver and maintain a business-focused team member relations, labor relations, and absence management strategy within the network in order to maximize business results and maintain a productive work environment. In addition, this role will provide legal advice and support on legal issues and projects affecting the Hackensack Meridian Health Network and its affiliates including but not limited to handling of labor and employment arbitrations, EEOC matters and DOL hearings and audits.

Job Responsibilities

-Lead a team of directors, managers and specialists responsible for providing advice and counsel to resolve team member issues, including disciplines, complaints, grievances and investigations network-wide
-Provide guidance on and directly handle employee relations matters with a focus on balancing business need and organizational risk
-Assist in the design of employee related policies that are compliant with Federal and State laws and align to best practices
-Manage escalated regional complaints, and cultivate a positive and productive work environment
-Provide support pertaining to issues involving employee complaints, leaves and accommodations, discipline, terminations and organizational restructuring initiatives
-Partner with management and local union leadership to maintain, enhance and optimize union relationships in support of business goals
-Ensure compliance with all Federal and State laws and regulations, CBAs, HMH policies, Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements as indicated
-Advise all departments concerning labor matters, employment litigation, corporate, transactional and regulatory related legal matters
-Manage all labor and employment arbitrations, EEOC matters and DOL hearings and audits
-Prepare legal documents involving labor relations, employment issues, employment litigation and joint ventures
-Manage labor grievances and arbitrations as governed by various collective bargaining agreements
-Provide legal analysis for HR and its affiliates involving new laws, rules and regulations
-Monitor new developments and assist in compliance efforts
-Provide legal counseling and representation for HR, its affiliates, and various boards and committees on various matters, including

Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Holiday

Strategic Thinking, Conflict Resolution, Written and Verbal Communication

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