Work where every *moment* matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The story of Hartford HealthCare is the story of transformation – from a handful of disconnected organizations a decade ago to a unified system with a shared, value-based culture of accountability and innovation. The healthcare landscape has become highly competitive, with new players and disruptive technology and we are working to expand and create our system’s organizational, leadership, cultural, and talent capabilities to ensure Hartford HealthCare will always be the first choice of the people we serve. The Labor Relations Specialist supports system-wide labor relations strategy through contract administration, data reporting, and implementation support for collective bargaining agreements. This role collaborates closely with labor relations leadership, HR partners, and other Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ensure that wage, benefit, and workforce changes aligned with union contracts are accurately administered, documented, and communicated. This position also supports the management of union-related information requests and bargaining preparation. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Advises and consults with HR Business Partners, Payroll, Compensation, and Benefits teams to ensure collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) are accurately implemented and administered. · Acts as a liaison between Labor Relations leadership and system partners, helping to align CBA requirements with enterprise policies and system-wide initiatives. · Supports represented entities by responding to union information requests (e.g., for bargaining, grievances, or labor-management meetings) and ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations. · Partners with Field HR and Colleague Service Center staff to provide guidance on contract interpretation and application in day-to-day operations. · Tracks and manages deliverables related to contract language, including seniority lists, job postings, eligibility reports, and other union-required communications. · Collaborates with HRIS and Payroll teams to audit and ensure the accuracy of wage, benefit, and accrual system updates resulting from contract ratifications. · Monitors contract compliance through audits of HR and payroll data; identifies discrepancies and supports resolution efforts to prevent recurring issues. · Supports continuous improvement by maintaining databases and systems for labor relations reporting (e.g., grievance and discipline logs, wage implementation trackers). · Prepares data analyses and summaries for use in bargaining, contract costing, and wage proposal development. · Identifies trends in labor data (e.g., wage parity issues, turnover patterns, or benefit utilization) and collaborates with leadership to recommend data-driven solutions. · Assists in root cause analysis of labor relations issues to support proactive problem-solving and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Serves as an administrative partner during negotiations, providing document preparation, proposal tracking, and costing summaries in collaboration with the Compensation Specialist. *_Education:_* * Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related discipline required *_Experience:_* · 1-3 years’ related experience with in a healthcare environment or union environment, or Master’s Degree in lieu of experience. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is *your moment.* **Job:** **Human Resources* **Organization:** **Hartford HealthCare Corp.* **Title:** *Labor Relations Specialist* **Location:** *Connecticut-Farmington-9 Farm Springs Rd Farmington (10566)* **Requisition ID:** *25160623*