Employee & Labor Relations Manager

Step into a high-impact role where you’ll partner with leadership and union representatives to shape a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture. This role would play a pivotal role in union relations and organizational strategy, directly influencing outcomes in grievance mitigation, contract negotiations, and employee engagement.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.
• Benefits: South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a 2K HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with leadership to advise on employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, including conducting investigations and supporting grievance processes.
• Serve as a key liaison with union representatives, participating in negotiations and contract administration.
• Maintain and oversee leave management functions and accommodation requests.
• Develop and deliver training and guidance to leaders on best practices in employee and labor relations.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Equivalent work experience may be considered in place of a formal degree.
• Minimum of five years of experience in human resources or a related field, with exposure to labor relations. 
• Experience with union environments, including collective bargaining and negotiations (preferred).
• Strong understanding of employment laws and ability to interpret legal and policy documents.
• High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Physical Requirement: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, perform light physical activity, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENT
The South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska. 

 This role operates primarily in a professional office setting, with occasional travel between locations, supporting a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare environment. The position requires regular interaction with leadership, employees, and union representatives, often involving sensitive or high-stakes discussions. Due to the nature of employee and labor relations work, this role may involve exposure to stressful situations, including conflict resolution, grievance hearings, and time-sensitive legal matters.