Labor Relations Consultant, Optum Health - Everett, WA - 2299332

Labor Relations Consultant

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company thats dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Labor Relations Consultant will be a strategic business partner tasked with identifying complex issues regarding employee sentiment. This job assists in implementing overall enterprise labor strategy, working directly with the Sr. Director, Labor Relations in addressing and resolving labor and employee relations matters. The Employee Relations Consultant Labor Relations will also function as an escalation point to provide counsel regarding employee issues.

This position follows a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Work in partnership with the VP of Labor Relations, Employee Relations Associate Directors, Employee Relations Case Managers, Employee Relations Leadership, Total Absence Management (TAM), and the People Team to create and maintain a positive employee relations culture
• Provides labor relations advice and counsel through participation in defined processes with People Team, Operations Management, and other departments as needed
• Assist the VP, Labor Relations in identifying process improvements for the labor relations functions, contributing to innovative solutions, and make recommendations regarding policies and procedures
• Identify and tailor best practices to ensure effective implementation of agreed-upon strategies while also managing any issues that arise during implementation
• Facilitate management training both remote and on-location throughout the United States
• Leverage existing data and analytics resources to proactively identify, assess, and guide priorities and interventions to strengthen the employee relations environment and foster an optimal employee experience
• Travel up to 50%

Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits re subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,800 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomedeserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.