Lead Labor Relations - Work from Home

Health Care Service Corp.

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IL - Chicago Until 9/22/2026 7+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
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.

  • Grievance experience in a unionized environment.

  • Arbitration experience related to collective bargaining agreements and labor relations.

  • Demonstrated understanding of grievance and arbitration procedures in a union leadership role.

  • 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.

About this role

Summary

Lead labor relations initiatives, manage collective bargaining, grievances, and workforce restructuring.

Job title

Lead Labor Relations - Work from Home

Experience level

7+ years or 11+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Remote job, residing near Chicago preferred.

Salary

$93k–$168k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

labor relationscollective bargaininglabor lawsarbitration

Preferred skills

negotiationunion experienceclassification analysismulti-site experience

Specializations

collective bargaininglabor lawsarbitrationemployee relations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

Remote City