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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Investigate and defend state and federal charges of discrimination, wage/hour audits, and other regulatory complaints, including preparation of position statements and other responsive documents;
• Conduct internal investigations related to employment law and corporate compliance matters;
• Support VP, Legal in research, advice, and counsel related to employment laws and regulations;
• Manage employment-related litigation matters and oversee outside counsel on such matters;
• To support the HR team in labor relations matters such as the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, handling of union grievances, labor arbitrations, and ULP charges, implementation of union avoidance best practices and respond to labor organizing campaigns;
• Support the drafting of employment, settlement, and separation agreements;
• Support employment-related hotline investigations
• Assist in development and presentation of education and training materials to HR and business stakeholders;
• Assist in employment-related aspects of company special projects such as mergers/acquisitions, as well as reductions in force and location closings (e.g., severance, WARN Act);
• Support preparation of materials for quarterly reporting up of employment law and compliance matters to senior executive leadership and Compliance team.

Required Education and Experience

• Juris Doctorate degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state with the ability to become licensed in Utah
• At least five (5) years of employment law experience
• Experience investigating and defending state and federal charges of discrimination, wage/hour audits, and other regulatory complaints, including preparation of position statements and other responsive documents
• Experience conducting internal investigations
• Exceptional written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, and strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Wage and Hour/FLSA experience
• High level of interpersonal skills and ability to work in a proactive and service-oriented manner
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to work on a variety of projects at the same time, to prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Some overnight travel is required

Preferred Education and Experience

• Labor relations experience a plus.
• Experience as First or second chair negotiating with collective bargaining unions.
• Post-acute care experience
• Experience in a multi-state, multiple facility environment

Avalon Health Care Management, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying.

Avalon Health Care Management, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more: E-Verify