What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor Relations Specialist position at UHS?
(This role has a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days flex-remote)
Join a dynamic organization driven by our passion for healthcare. UHS is seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise and pursue rewarding careers. As a leader in acute care and behavioral health, UHS provides high-quality care to over 3 million patients annually, across our national network of facilities.
The UHS Corporate Legal Department is hiring a Labor Relations Specialist to assist with various legal matters for UHS and its subsidiaries relating to labor relations and employment. Monitor and respond, as assigned, to certain incoming employment law requests and inquiries including charges and requests from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Department of Labor (including routine OSHA and wage and hour complaints).
Key Responsibilities include:
Identify and analyze legal issues related to employment and labor matters, as assigned. Present clear recommendations and assures legal compliance for company employment issues
In conjunction with and under the direction of the VP of Labor Relations and Chief Employment Counsel, manage labor-related litigation or arbitration and/or works with outside employment counsel and UHS Vice President of Labor Relations on various employment/labor related matters and billing for labor matters
- Coordinate issues with outside counsel for employment, litigation, administrative and regulatory matters as needed
- Participate in union organizing campaigns. Heavy nationwide travel required to conduct initial assessments as well as support and participate in campaigns, as needed
- Reviews and/or prepares employment related documents including but not limited to contracts and settlement agreements
Qualifications
Law degree with 3 - 5 years' Labor experience.
- Strong knowledge of laws, regulations and issues relative to labor and employment law, human resource compliance, administrative agency charge processing and a general understanding of the healthcare industry. Background in healthcare preferred.
- Strong background in participating in union organizing campaigns
- Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage and respond to multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- 50% travel required to conduct assessments and participate in organizing campaigns as needed
This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, including competitive compensation, excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, and 401k with company match.
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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