Associate Labor Relations Consultant - Remote

UnitedHealth Group • Middletown, NY • 1h ago

Requisition number: 2378847

Job category: People Team

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Associate Labor Relations Consultant is an individual contributor role responsible for assessing proactive labor relations needs, interpreting trends and business requirements, and supporting the implementation of solutions across assigned lines of business or geographies. This role works with minimal guidance and serves as a resource to leaders and partners on labor relations practices, risk considerations, and program execution.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assess proactive labor relations needs across designated lines of business or geographies and support the development and implementation of solutions aligned to business and workforce needs

Support the design and delivery of training programs for management and employees on labor relations best practices, contract administration, and compliant workforce behaviors, providing guidance on difficult questions and maintaining supporting materials and records

Prepare and interpret summaries, dashboards, and briefing materials to support labor relations risk assessments, identify themes, and inform decision-making

Analyze labor relations data, site assessments, and stakeholder feedback to identify trends, assess moderately complex issues, and recommend actions to inform program priorities and business decision-making

Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and People Team partners, serving as a consultant and facilitating communication on labor relations priorities, issues, and program execution

Support organizational change initiatives, including implementation of new labor relations programs, translating labor relations concepts into practice and promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence

Monitor adoption and effectiveness of labor relations toolkits and programs, gather feedback, identify non-standard issues, and elevate recommendations or concerns as appropriate

Monitor documentation, reporting, and labor relations practices to support compliance with company policies and applicable state, federal, and local regulations; identify gaps and escalate or recommend corrective actions

Update and maintain labor relations toolkits, playbooks, and intranet resources

You'll 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:

2+ years of experience in Human Resources, employee relations, and/or labor relations

Demonstrated experience in organization, communication, consultation and collaboration skills with the ability to provide guidance on difficult issues and work with minimal supervision

Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven knowledge of the NLRA fundamentals, contract administration, and compliant labor relations practices with the ability to apply concepts in practical business situations

Healthcare experience

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

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 are 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 $72,800 to $130,000 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 everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves 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.

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