Director Labor Relations Communications

Corewell Health
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
Jul 03, 2025
Job Summary - Director, Labor Relations Communications Leads the development and implementation of the strategic labor relations communication function for the organization. Responsible for leading the team that will create the internal communications intended to engage, inform and educate team members. Demonstrates expertise and skill in developing strategic, integrated communications solutions and implementing a variety of communications tactics for internal audiences. Coordinates messaging across a variety of platforms and develops strong relationships with internal stakeholders. Responsible for project management, vendor management, communications planning, and team development. Manages and provides leadership to teams to develop plans that help accomplish labor relations goals and tasks. While this role reports up through the labor relations team, this individual must work collaboratively with the system communications team. Essential Functions - Director, Labor Relations Communications Develops a strategic labor relations communications plan to meet the organization's objectives. Use the plan as a benchmark for evaluating proposed and existing projects. Focus on driving impact with all communications activities. Oversee labor relations communications campaigns from concept to completion in traditional and digital environments including website, social media, email, print, direct mail and other tactics in collaboration with the regions. Evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies & tactics and adjust plans accordingly. Coordinates and manages plans for 360-degree audience outreach based on objectives set forth in specific marketing and communications plans. Must be a team player with excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills. Anticipates the organization's needs, identifies opportunities and solutions, customizes as appropriate matching resources to needs, as well as researches and resolves problems. Manages time lines and budgets as appropriate for department, product, and/or service line, ensuring operations are managed within established guidelines. Measure the success of communications activities with data. Utilize the analytics and consumer insights to inform new activities. Hold team accountable to key performance indicators. Qualifications - Director, Labor Relations Communications Required Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Management Information Systems or related field. 7 years of relevant experience including 5 years progressive experience in communications. Required 5 years of relevant experience in leadership. Required Background in labor relations and/or communications in a unionized workplace. Required Physical Demands - Director, Labor Relations Communications Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Sitting: Frequently Standing: Occasionally Walking: Occasionally Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom Handling: Occasionally Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids Department Name HR Labor Relations Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Days Worked Monday thorough Friday Weekend Frequency N/A CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.