The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Employee & Labor Relations is a senior HR leader responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for Employee Relations and Labor Relations across Temple University Health System (TUHS) and its affiliated entities. Reporting to the Vice President of Employee & Labor Relations, the AVP serves as a senior advisor and subject matter expert on complex employee and labor relations matters, including investigations, workforce strategy, contract administration, collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration management, labor-management relations, and employment law compliance. The AVP partners closely with executive leadership, Legal, Human Resources leadership, operational leaders, and Employee and Labor Relations professionals to ensure consistent, legally compliant, and business-focused outcomes across the organization. Education Bachelor's Degree Required Master's Degree /or Juris Doctor degree Required Experience 10+ years of progressive experience in Employee Relations, Labor Relations, or Human Resources leadership Required General Experience Demonstrated expertise in workplace investigations, grievance administration, arbitration preparation, collective bargaining, and employment law compliance Required General Experience leading enterprise-wide workforce initiatives and advising senior leadership Required General Experience in a highly unionized healthcare environment Preferred Licenses Sr Prof in Human Resources Preferred or SHRM - SCP Preferred