Labor & Employee Relations Analyst

Job Description:

Labor & Employee Relations Analyst

Description

Position Summary

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.

Position Summary:

Provides staff assistance and coordination of hospital-wide employer-employee relations activities; interprets and applies policies and collective bargaining agreement language in employee and labor relations matters; participates in labor negotiations activities; assists in the resolution of grievances and disciplinary matters; provides advice, interpretation, and orientation to operating department personnel; represents Human Resource Department in dealing with other departments, government agencies, and labor organizations.

Job Requirement

Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field and three (3) years *professional level work experience in employee/labor relations conducting complex workplace investigations, fact finding, developing and issuing written discipline, administering collective bargaining agreements, and participating in formal hearings.

*Professional level experience is defined as being employed in a FLSA exempt/salaried status position.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:
None.

Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements

Candidates documenting the following additional preferred experience and certifications will receive priority consideration for interview:

• Current employee and labor relations experience within a unionized acute care hospital (or related healthcare) workplace. Labor relations experience in other industries may also be considered, as well as operational leadership experience within a unionized workforce or current union leadership experience (e.g., Chief Steward, Union Business Agent, etc.).
• Experience participating in contract negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong relationships and influence others.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Demonstrate advanced written and oral communication skills, including the skill in writing thorough, logical, well-written analytical reports on complex issues.
• Experience creating and implementing employee relations strategies to build engagement and reduce turnover.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, and standards of human resource administration in employee and/or labor relations; relevant federal, state and county laws and regulations; basic data sampling and statistical analysis techniques; computer applications related to duties; project management and analytical techniques; principles and techniques of preparation of effective written informational and educational materials; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.
Skill in:
Providing professional analytical and programmatic work; comprehension of complex written material; carrying assigned project(s) through, from data gathering to completion; using tact, discretion and prudence in dealing with issues and people contacted in the course of duties; interpreting and applying related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations; making effective oral presentations to small and large groups; using initiative and independent judgement within general policy guidelines; problem solving and conflict resolution; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; using computers and related software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain standing for long periods of time, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Attends meetings, events, and conducts investigations outside of normal office hours.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.

The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package:

• Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"!https://www.nvpers.org/front
  • Vestingin the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
• Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (eleven scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
• Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
• Nevada has no State Income Tax
• No Social Security (FICA) Deduction

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.

THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

Depends on Qualifications