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Labor Relations Consultant roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations under the DOL's prevailing wage framework. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application before your consulate appointment, and the E-3's two-year renewable status means no lottery pressure and no hard cap on how long you can stay.
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The Employee and Labor Relations Specialist serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee concerns, investigations, grievances, and performance improvement. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.
Responsibilities
- Manages employee and labor relations inquiries related to policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements; refers complex matters to appropriate HR Business Partner.
- Conducts interviews and gathers information for employee relations matters such as harassment allegations, work complaints, investigations, counseling, grievances, compliance investigations, social media investigations, terminations, or other concerns; informs appropriate HR staff when additional investigation is required and recommends solutions to HRBP’s, including possible corrective action and/or termination based on legal risk factors to the organization.
- Ensures relevant documentation is completed and maintained.
- Assists with reductions in force and union bumping process during reorganizations.
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Consults and provides guidance to managers to effectively manage and improve the performance of their staff and teams and build better self-sufficiency including:
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Reviewing performance improvement documentation
- Witnessing counseling meetings as needed
-
Providing termination and unemployment claim support as needed
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Manages grievance procedures in partnership with HRBP.
- Acts as a resource for managers to escalate HR issues; partners with HRSC to effectively resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Liaises between Centers of Excellence and supported business units.
- Assists with recordkeeping related to corrective actions, grievances, terminations, transfers with tracking systems.
- Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, affirmative action, collective bargaining, unions, labor relations, and human resources.
- Assists with preparation of and provides input in the development of policies, procedures, documents, reports, and labor agreements.
- Assists with the preparation of documents and records required for contract negotiations, meetings, and negotiations with employee and labor organizations.
- Reviews talent data in Power BI including exit interview data and shares themes with HRBP.
- Facilitates the review of reasonable accommodations and interactive process, escalates LOA issues, ensuring appropriate resources are engaged.
- Engages and consults with internal legal counsel as appropriate based on potential legal risk factors to the organization.
- Facilitates training sessions related to assigned programs as needed.
- Identifies patterns (behavioral, policy abuse, metrics) and shares insights with HRBPs that will help drive organizational change.
- Maintains effective communication and positive relationships with managers to promote positive customer satisfaction.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Labor Relations, Business, or related field preferred; or equivalent work experience.
- PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience in a role that involves regular engagement with employees and all levels of management.
- Strong background in communication, resolving workplace issues, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates a collaborative approach, business acumen, problem solving, negotiation, conflict management/resolution skills.
- Ability to influence multiple layers of management.
- Experience should demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and agility.
- Ability to work in an environment that includes complex issues that contain emotional components and time-sensitive situations while balancing multiple tasks with varying levels of priority.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship building skills.
- Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and guidelines related to HR and contracts.
Supervision
None
Pay Range
$64,480.00 - $106,412.80
Location
Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type
8:00am - 5:00pm
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
SUMMARY
The Employee and Labor Relations Specialist serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee concerns, investigations, grievances, and performance improvement. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.
Responsibilities
- Manages employee and labor relations inquiries related to policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements; refers complex matters to appropriate HR Business Partner.
- Conducts interviews and gathers information for employee relations matters such as harassment allegations, work complaints, investigations, counseling, grievances, compliance investigations, social media investigations, terminations, or other concerns; informs appropriate HR staff when additional investigation is required and recommends solutions to HRBP’s, including possible corrective action and/or termination based on legal risk factors to the organization.
- Ensures relevant documentation is completed and maintained.
- Assists with reductions in force and union bumping process during reorganizations.
-
Consults and provides guidance to managers to effectively manage and improve the performance of their staff and teams and build better self-sufficiency including:
-
Reviewing performance improvement documentation
- Witnessing counseling meetings as needed
-
Providing termination and unemployment claim support as needed
-
Manages grievance procedures in partnership with HRBP.
- Acts as a resource for managers to escalate HR issues; partners with HRSC to effectively resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Liaises between Centers of Excellence and supported business units.
- Assists with recordkeeping related to corrective actions, grievances, terminations, transfers with tracking systems.
- Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, affirmative action, collective bargaining, unions, labor relations, and human resources.
- Assists with preparation of and provides input in the development of policies, procedures, documents, reports, and labor agreements.
- Assists with the preparation of documents and records required for contract negotiations, meetings, and negotiations with employee and labor organizations.
- Reviews talent data in Power BI including exit interview data and shares themes with HRBP.
- Facilitates the review of reasonable accommodations and interactive process, escalates LOA issues, ensuring appropriate resources are engaged.
- Engages and consults with internal legal counsel as appropriate based on potential legal risk factors to the organization.
- Facilitates training sessions related to assigned programs as needed.
- Identifies patterns (behavioral, policy abuse, metrics) and shares insights with HRBPs that will help drive organizational change.
- Maintains effective communication and positive relationships with managers to promote positive customer satisfaction.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Labor Relations, Business, or related field preferred; or equivalent work experience.
- PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience in a role that involves regular engagement with employees and all levels of management.
- Strong background in communication, resolving workplace issues, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates a collaborative approach, business acumen, problem solving, negotiation, conflict management/resolution skills.
- Ability to influence multiple layers of management.
- Experience should demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and agility.
- Ability to work in an environment that includes complex issues that contain emotional components and time-sensitive situations while balancing multiple tasks with varying levels of priority.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship building skills.
- Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and guidelines related to HR and contracts.
Supervision
None
Pay Range
$64,480.00 - $106,412.80
Location
Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type
8:00am - 5:00pm
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Labor Relations Consultant
Document your industrial relations credentials thoroughly
Australian Fair Work Commission experience and enterprise bargaining exposure translate directly to U.S. labor relations roles, but you'll need credential documentation that frames your experience within NLRA and collective bargaining contexts familiar to U.S. hiring panels.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Focus on large manufacturers, healthcare networks, and unionized industries where labor relations functions are ongoing. These employers already understand the LCA certification process and won't treat E-3 visa sponsorship as an unfamiliar administrative burden during offer negotiations.
Clarify specialty occupation status before accepting an offer
Labor Relations Consultant roles must require a specific bachelor's degree to qualify as a specialty occupation under E-3 rules. If the job description says a degree is preferred rather than required, ask the employer to revise the role requirements before the LCA is filed.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission, DS-160 preparation, and consulate appointment documentation. This avoids the coordination gaps that commonly delay E-3 approvals when employers manage the process themselves.
Time your consulate appointment around your start date
E-3 visa processing at Australian consulates typically runs two to four weeks from appointment to passport return. Confirm your employer's LCA certification is complete before booking, since the certified LCA is a required document at the interview.
Address dual intent directly during employer conversations
Unlike H-1B visa, the E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa with no dual intent protection, so some employers have compliance concerns about sponsoring long-term candidates. Framing your E-3 status as renewable and stable usually resolves this faster than leaving it unaddressed.
E-3 Visa Labor Relations Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Labor Relations Consultant jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter for Labor Relations Consultant roles by employers who have active E-3 or LCA filing history, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with Australian visa sponsorship. Most generic job boards don't surface sponsorship willingness at the role level, so targeted search makes a real difference here.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Is the E-3 visa better than H-1B for Labor Relations Consultants?
For Australian nationals, yes. The H-1B has an annual cap of 85,000 slots and requires a lottery, meaning you could meet all requirements and still not get selected. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been filled, so there's no lottery and no cap-driven timing pressure. You apply directly after receiving an offer, and your employer doesn't face the registration uncertainty that complicates H-1B planning.
Does a Labor Relations Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It does when the role requires a specific bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations, labor studies, or a related field. The key DOL test is whether the degree requirement is genuine and specific, not just a preferred qualification. Roles embedded in unionized environments or requiring NLRA compliance expertise tend to have the clearest specialty occupation arguments.
Can I change employers while working in the U.S. on an E-3?
Yes, but you need to restart the E-3 process with the new employer. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL, and you'll typically need to attend a new consulate appointment in Australia to get a new E-3 stamp. There's no portability provision like some other visa categories, so plan your transition timeline to account for the certification and appointment window.