Director Labor Relations

Location Work from Home Job Category Employee Relations Schedule Days Work Type Full time Department Human Resources Relationship Management Division Date posted 04/13/2026 Job ID R-86696

Job Summary

Responsible for all aspects of labor relations within the organization. Fosters a workplace environment consistent with the values and mission of Geisinger Health. Reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Job Duties

• Functions as the subject matter expert for labor relations functions.
• Develops and implements labor relations strategies and tactics.
• Functions as labor relations spokesperson.
• Leads contract negotiations, grievances, and arbitrations.
• Develops and implements union free approach to employee relations – preventive organizing efforts.Includes management and leadership development and training initiatives in employee relations.
• Provides day to day mediation, facilitation and guidance on bargaining unit issues including, but not limited to, discipline, grievance resolution, arbitrations, etc. Attends Labor Management Committee meetings at represented facilities and leads managements negotiating committee.
• Functions as content expert in areas of collective bargaining, dispute resolutions, contract administration and grievance handling.
• Makes recommendations and advises management and staff regarding personnel practices and procedures, as well as state and federal law. Recommends, administers, and interprets company policies. Recognizes potential employee relations issues and recommends necessary corrective action.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of HR practices and procedures and implement changes as necessary to promote strategic and operational effectiveness.
• Functions as labor relations conduit to internal and external legal resources.
• Assesses changing government rules and regulations regarding employment, recruiting, labor relations and employee relations. Develops strategies and recommends/implements appropriate changes.
• Participates, contributes and leads, when appropriate, strategic initiatives supporting overall business strategy and directives of system.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

Experience in leading employer in grievances, arbitration, and union organizing required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Required), Master's Degree- (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 7 years-Related work experience (Required)

Skills

Networking; Labor and Employment Law; HR Legal And Regulatory Environment; Facilitation; Conflict Resolution; Leadership; Change Management Skills; Communication

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.