Labor Relations Manager

Join a team that shares your calling 

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. 

• →You will advise HR colleagues and others within the organization regarding labor relations matters, helping to develop the appropriate course of prevention and recommended action
• →You will serve as chief negotiator representing MultiCare in collective bargaining negotiations
• →You will collaborate with leadership and external labor partners to accomplish agreements and positive labor relations
• →You will manage the administration of labor contracts; provides an interpretation of labor contracts to managers, employees and HR colleagues

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Labor Relations, or related discipline
• Juris Doctorate or Master’s degree preferred
• Human resources professional certification preferred (PHR, SPHR, etc.)
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in labor and employee relations required
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience collective bargaining required, Chief Spokesperson experience strongly preferred
• Experience must include leading contract interpretation and implementation, grievance processing, performance management, and facilitating communication and working relationships with union organizations and management
• Possesses a working knowledge of application of laws and regulatory standards such as FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, EEOC, Workers’ Compensation, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA and preferably The Joint Commission (TJC) principles and practices
• Experience with employment-related investigations and grievance administration
• Effective internal and external consulting, facilitation, and leadership skills

Why MultiCare? 

Rooted in the local community 

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. 

Growth and education 

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you. 

Well-being and support 

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life. 

Living our values 

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. 

Belonging for all 

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. 

Pacific Northwest lifestyle 

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.