Labor Relations Specialist

Description

Full-Time | Up to 50% Travel Required
Remote role (candidate ideally lives in Portland metro area)
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 DOE

Cascadia Healthcare is a leading provider in the skilled nursing industry, driven by a shared commitment to service and doing good for others. With operations across Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Arizona, our mission is to be a Force for Good , for our residents, our employees, and the communities we serve.

We are seeking an experienced Employee & Labor Relations Specialist to join our Cascadia Services team and support facilities across our growing organization. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing expertise in employee relations, labor relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and employment law compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a relationship-focused HR professional who thrives in complex environments, enjoys navigating challenging workplace situations, and is passionate about fostering positive employee experiences while supporting organizational success. The ideal candidate brings a high level of integrity, strong communication and investigative skills, labor relations expertise, and the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of the organization.

This is a remote role, but our ideal candidate resides in the Portland, Oregon metro area. This role requires up to 50% travel.

• Conduct workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, misconduct allegations, harassment concerns, and other employee relations matters.
• Partner with facility leadership to resolve employee concerns and workplace conflicts.
• Support labor relations activities, including grievance administration, contract interpretation, and labor agreement compliance.
• Coach managers on employee relations issues, performance management, corrective action, and best practices.
• Monitor workplace trends and identify opportunities to improve employee engagement, morale, and retention.
• Educate leaders and employees on company policies, procedures, and employment law requirements.
• Travel regularly to facilities to provide on-site support, conduct investigations, and build strong working relationships.

• Investigate employee concerns, complaints, and allegations in a fair, objective, and timely manner.
• Conduct interviews with employees, supervisors, and witnesses to gather facts and assess situations.
• Analyze workplace issues and recommend practical, compliant solutions.
• Support conflict resolution efforts and facilitate productive conversations between employees and management.
• Monitor employee relations trends and proactively identify opportunities to improve workplace culture, engagement, and retention.
• Maintain accurate documentation, investigation files, and employee relations records.

• Assist leaders in interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements.
• Advise management regarding labor relations practices, grievance responses, and contract compliance.
• Investigate, document, and support the resolution of employee grievances.
• Prepare reports and summaries regarding labor relations activities, trends, and outcomes.
• Support labor negotiations, mediation efforts, and arbitration preparation as needed.
• Monitor compliance with labor agreements, the National Labor Relations Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and applicable federal and state regulations.

• Conduct thorough and legally compliant workplace investigations.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Educate leaders on compliance requirements and risk…