AVP of Labor Strategy

MultiCare Health System
paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Washington, Tacoma
603 South J Street (Show on map)
May 28, 2026
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. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Business Hours The Pay Scale Is $228,779.20 - $329,201.60 Position Summary The Assistant Vice President, Labor Strategy is an enterprise executive leader accountable for defining, governing, and advancing labor strategy across MultiCare's complex, mission-driven healthcare system. This position reports directly to the Chief Human Potential Officer and serves as the senior authority on labor relations and collective bargaining strategy. The role requires a senior HR business leader with deep experience leading labor relations strategy in unionized healthcare environments, capable of balancing strategic vision with operational excellence while ensuring alignment with organizational mission and values. Essential Functions Enterprise Labor Strategy & Governance Define and steward enterprise-wide labor strategy aligned with organizational mission, financial sustainability, and operational objectives. Establish governance structures and decision-making frameworks for labor relations across the system and provide executive-level counsel on labor risks, trends, and opportunities. Collective Bargaining Leadership Lead and oversee all aspects of collective bargaining strategy and execution across multiple unions and bargaining units. Ensure negotiation outcomes support operational flexibility, workforce engagement, and quality patient care while protecting organizational interests. Labor Policy, Compliance & Risk Management Establish and maintain enterprise labor relations policies and standards to ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. Partner with Legal and Compliance to manage grievances, arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, and regulatory inquiries, and implement proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies. Executive & Leader Advisory Services Serve as a strategic advisor to senior executives and system leadership on complex labor and union-related matters. Provide consultation and guidance to leaders on high-impact labor relations and employee relations issues involving represented employees. Leader Capability & Organizational Readiness Build organizational capability to lead effectively in a unionized environment by shaping education, tools, and frameworks that enable consistent, compliant, and effective leader decision-making related to labor relations. Labor Relations Team Leadership Lead, develop, and sustain an enterprise labor relations team with clear roles, accountabilities, and succession planning. Ensure appropriate resourcing and capability to support system-wide labor strategy execution. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field Master's degree in a related field preferred Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in labor relations and labor strategy Demonstrated experience leading collective bargaining across multiple unions and bargaining units Experience within a unionized healthcare system or similarly complex, highly regulated environment preferred Advanced knowledge of labor laws, collective bargaining, and labor relations practices Expertise in developing and executing enterprise labor strategies Proven ability to advise executives and boards on complex labor matters Strong negotiation, risk management, and strategic leadership capabilities 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. Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. Pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.