Labor Liaison Role (Strategy Consultant IV)

About the position Responsibilities • Works with account teams to prioritize and develop plans and strategies as they apply to union representation in those accounts. • Establish and maintain relationships with union leaders in the geographic area to understand the needs and interests of unions at a regional and local level and facilitates communication between unions and Kaiser Permanente. • Provides guidance to account teams on information and communication to union leaders and represented populations regarding health care. • Stays current on the labor environment, industry and competitor trends, and applies knowledge of marketplace to account planning processes. • Coordinates and maintains positive relationships with key decision makers and stakeholders in the labor community. • Collaborates across Kaiser Permanente business lines to develop effective strategies that increase membership and communicates these best practices. • Articulates the view and perspective of our union influencers/customers on committees and work groups, makes presentations to internal audiences about labor trends, and represents KP externally, including working with labor, community groups or industry organizations. • Ensures that account data regarding union representation is current, accurate and complete on internal computer systems. Requirements • Minimum six (6) years of experience working directly with union leaders and members to provide consultation and/or influence. • Bachelors degree OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field. • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. • Understanding of union structures and decision-making process, public sector environment and other trends (economic, collective bargaining, labor movement, etc.) that may impact policy and environment regarding labor's position on health care and employee plans. • Strong computer, research and analytic skills, including experience creating public presentations using Microsoft Office programs. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong interpersonal, presentation, and persuasion skills. • Expertise in handling difficult client issues related to health plan services, policies and procedures. • Effective project management skills. • Ability to work with cross-functional internal teams to move common goals and strategies forward. • Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment. Nice-to-haves • Three (3) years of experience with employee health benefits to include collective bargaining, advocacy or implementation of employee benefits. • Three (3) years working for a union that represents public sector employees. • Knowledge of underwriting processes, healthcare products, and contracts. Benefits • Market competitive total rewards package • Commitment to pay equity and transparency Apply tot his job