Associate Vice President Labor Relations

Department:
14220 Enterprise Corporate - People & Culture Labor Relations
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
-This job should be located preferably in Chicago, Milwaukee or Charlotte but open to other locations where Advocate operates.
-Onsite
-50% travel
Pay Range:
$99.75 - $159.60
Major Responsibilities
Trusted Advisor to Senior Leaders – Partner with division presidents, hospital presidents, and operations leaders to assess labor relations risk and advise on the teammate impact of business initiatives and organizational change.
Execution Accountability – Ensure consistent execution of enterprise labor strategy while enabling appropriate local adaptation; track outcomes and refine approaches.
Onsite Presence & Engagement – Maintain a consistent, visible presence across divisions through site visits, listening sessions, and assessments to build trust, reinforce accountability, and identify early warning signs.
Labor Risk Prevention & Mitigation – Lead proactive strategies that strengthen direct teammate–leader relationships, reduce vulnerability to organizing activity, and sustain positive teammate relations.
Site Assessments & Action Planning – Conduct proactive labor site assessments and partner with People & Culture Business Partners and operations leaders to develop and execute targeted action plans.
Escalation & Response Leadership – Coordinate deployment of Labor Response Teams during escalated labor situations, petitions, or campaigns.
Leader Training & Capability Building – Deliver on-site labor leaders and positive teammate relations training to build leadership capability and labor acumen.
Change Management Support – Advise leaders on labor-sensitive operational and organizational changes, ensuring thoughtful execution that protects trust and engagement.
Policy & Process Alignment – Ensure division-level labor relations practices and teammate engagement initiatives are harmonized with enterprise policies and regulatory requirements.
Lead Team – Lead and develop labor relations professionals providing coaching, performance management, talent assessments, and succession planning.
Ethics & Compliance – Ensure all labor relations practices adhere to the organization’s Code of Ethical Conduct, federal and state laws, and internal standards.
Minimum Job RequirementsEducation
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Certification / Registration / License
None required.
Experience
10+ years of experience in human resources, employee relations, or labor relations, including 5–7 years of experience leading a field-based labor strategy team; 7–10 years of leadership experience preferred.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
In-depth understanding of labor relations and positive employee relations.
Familiarity with employment law, NLRA requirements, and organizational policies.
Knowledge of risk identification and analytics related to labor relations.
Strong a