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Lead Labor Relations

Health Care Service Corporation

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business
  • 7 years of experience working in a Labor or Workforce/Employee Relations department
  • Knowledge of employee/management relations principles and employment laws
  • Experience with the principles of Labor Relations and collective bargaining process

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of complex labor relations initiatives and high-risk workforce matters
  • Serve as a senior subject matter expert in collective bargaining agreement administration
  • Provide technical leadership and execution support across the Labor Relations function
  • Influence senior leaders without formal authority

Key facts

Hard skills

Collective Bargaining Grievance Arbitration Arbitration Employee Relations Labor Compliance Authority Control

Other skills

  • Negotiation

About the company

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Health Care Service Corporation

Health Insurance (Payers)

Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company (HCSC), is an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. We are the largest customer-owned health insurer in the United States, serving more than 18.6 million members through our Plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. For nearly a century, we have enabled and coordinated the access to quality care for millions of members. Our experience and industry knowledge establishes a solid foundation for our future—driving innovations that further expand access, improve health outcomes, and reduce costs. Embedded within the fabric of how we operate is a deep sense of caring and commitment that informs how we serve our members, engage in local communities, and deliver positive change to the health care industry. As health care needs evolve, we leverage our portfolio of companies to deliver differentiated value to all industry stakeholders so that, together, we make more possible. Join HCSC and discover what new ways of thinking can mean for you, your community, our customers and our organization: HCSC.com/careers. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to an inclusive, drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryHealth Insurance (Payers)
Company size10001

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Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading the execution of complex labor relations initiatives and high-risk workforce matters in support of enterprise business strategies. The role serves as a senior subject matter expert in collective bargaining agreement (CBA) administration, grievance resolution, arbitration preparation, workforce restructuring compliance, and labor risk mitigation. The position provides technical leadership and execution support across the Labor Relations function. This role does not have direct supervisory or budgetary responsibility.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in  Human Resources or Business and 7 years of experience working in a Labor or Workforce/Employee Relations department or 11 years of experience working in a Labor or Workforce/Employee Relations department.

  • Knowledge of the principles of employee/management relations and employment laws including but not limited to NLRA and the NLRB. 

  • Extensive Experience with the principles of Labor Relations, the collective bargaining process (negotiations, contract administration and arbitrations.). 

  • Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws including NLRA and NLRB processes.

  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders without formal authority. 

 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Experience serving as key spokesperson in negotiations.

  • Experience supporting workforce restructuring initiatives in unionized environments. 

  • Experience conducting classification impact analysis. 

  • Multi-site or multi-union environment experience. 

  • Resides within a reasonable commuting distance of the Chicago office and can attend on-site meetings when required.

 

This is a Telecommute (Remote) role.

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Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.  Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range

$92,700.00 - $167,500.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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