Sharp Healthcare based in San Diego, California is seeking candidates for the newly created role of Vice President, Labor and Employee Relations, and Employment Law.
Reporting dually to the Chief Human Resources Officer and General Counsel, the Vice President, Labor and Employee Relations, and Employment Law is responsible for providing leadership in the strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of labor and employment efforts that contribute to positive and productive working relationships and a supportive work culture across the organization as well as providing legal counsel to a variety of complex labor and employment matters.
The Vice President, Labor and Employee Relations, and Employment Law is a highly strategic and proactive legal counsel and business partner who is well-versed in labor union organizing activities and labor and employment law. This individual is innovative and someone who identifies solutions that facilitate Sharp Healthcare's employee relations strategy to assure the success and growth of the organization and its affiliates. The Vice President, Labor and Employee Relations, and Employment Law's legal functions are organized to provide both subject matter specialization and specific business legal support in labor and employment matters to best meet the needs of this dynamic healthcare organization.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high performing in-house legal and HR team and work in a positive, open, and responsive team environment. It is important that the Vice President, Labor and Employee Relations, and Employment Law is viewed as a leader who is credible, visible, and accessible; someone who exhibits high integrity, a willingness to listen effectively and work collaboratively. Working with the Chief Human Resources Officer and General Counsel, this person will constantly be thinking of better ways to operate and how to structure labor union organizing activities as well as grievances, arbitrations and related procedures arising under collective bargaining agreements.
The successful candidate must have excellent academic credentials, a law degree from an ABA accredited school of law, membership in the State Bar of California, or eligibility for admission based on in-house counsel is required, and an outstanding record of achievement with at least ten years of experience in labor relations in the public or private sector, preferably in a large, multi-faceted organization. The base salary range for this position is in the $375,000 - $450,000 range. Additional short- and long-term incentives are also an important part of this package as is a highly competitive relocation assistance program. More information can be found at https://www.wittkieffer.com/position/25089-vice-president-labor-and-empl....
Inquiries and nominations are invited. This search will be conducted with respect to the confidentiality of candidates; references will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of the candidate. The search process is underway and will continue until the position is filled. Interested parties can apply directly through the WittKieffer https://apptrkr.com/4582322 or by sending resumes, nominations, and inquiries to Werner Boel and Wendy Kerschner via email: wkerschner@wittkieffer.com.
Affirmative Action Statement
Sharp HealthCare is dedicated to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce that understands and meets the needs of our diverse patient population. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and inclusion to apply. An Affirmative Action officer is employed to coordinate efforts to comply with the federal and state regulations governing Equal Opportunity. All decisions made by Sharp HealthCare regarding employment, including transfers, promotions, demotions, compensation, benefits, and training are made without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, age (except as the law allows), sexual orientation, disability, veteran's status, or any other basis covered by local, state or federal law.