Oregon Health & Science UniversityVerified Source

Associate Vice President Labor Relations OHSU

Onsite · Portland, Oregon
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

OHSU seeks an Associate Vice President Labor Relations to advance labor strategy aligned with clinical academic and research missions. This executive leads from the bargaining table, develops a labor relations team, and guides partnerships across nine unions representing over 17,000 employees. Labor relations is central to OHSU operations and success.

What You'll Do13

  • 1Own enterprise labor relations strategy aligning with clinical academic and research missions
  • 2Build oversight model decision rights and escalation pathways for multi-mission institution
  • 3Serve as senior authority translating institutional direction into labor relations agenda
  • 4Direct collective bargaining negotiations across nine bargaining units
  • 5Partner with Finance and Compensation on proposal costing and negotiated outcomes
  • 6Establish compliant interpretation of collective bargaining agreements across all mission areas
  • 7Provide executive oversight of arbitration and grievance strategy
  • 8Represent OHSU in arbitration mediation and build risk identification practices
  • 9Act as go-to executive resource for senior leaders on labor matters
  • 10Design recruitment and development frameworks for labor relations team
  • 11Lead change management for labor agreements and workforce transitions
  • 12Integrate labor strategy with broader HR initiatives such as total rewards and workforce planning
  • 13Advance DEIB outcomes within labor relations function and execution

Requirements12

  • 1Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Labor Relations Business Administration Law Public Administration or related field
  • 2Master's degree MBA MHA MS in HR or JD strongly preferred
  • 312–15+ years progressive labor relations experience including senior leadership
  • 4Proven success leading collective bargaining across multiple unions simultaneously
  • 5Track record of building or reshaping labor relations functions or teams
  • 6Experience advising C-suite executives or governing boards on complex labor matters
  • 7Experience in large unionized academic medical centers healthcare systems or comparable regulated environments
  • 8Advanced knowledge of labor law collective bargaining statutes grievance arbitration processes
  • 9Executive-level negotiation mediation and conflict resolution abilities
  • 10Ability to translate labor strategy into workforce planning organizational design and total rewards decisions
  • 11Strong executive presence communication skills influencing clinical academic research and administrative domains
  • 12Data-driven approach to labor analytics risk assessment and DEIB integration

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

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LocationPortland, Oregon

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