John Sanabria

Background

About John Sanabria

I’m a strategic HR and labor relations professional with 18+ years of experience across construction, healthcare, utilities, and the public sector. I partner with leaders to deliver HR strategy, labor relations expertise, and workforce solutions in complex environments. Current Experience: Amrize Construction – HR Lead for multi-site field teams (union & non-union) • Drive workforce planning, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives • Manage labor relations: grievances, collective bargaining, policy interpretation, and compliance • Coach managers on performance, succession planning, investigations, and HR best practices • Analyze workforce metrics and deliver actionable solutions with operational leaders Beth Israel Lahey Health – Anna Jaques Hospital – HR Business Partner-Labor • Partner with senior leaders on union matters, grievance administration, and contract interpretation • Support collective bargaining strategy and employee relations initiatives City of Worcester – HR Lead for Civil Service Processes • Led Police and Fire recruitment, including the 2025 Public Safety Academy • Coordinated with department leadership and state HR officials on promotional exams and compliance Career Highlights: • Supported high-stakes labor negotiations and M&A workforce integration • Built HR operations across unionized environments • Guided organizations through complex workforce change and compliance challenges • Known for a calm, solutions-oriented approach that builds trust and clarity Bilingual in English and Spanish. Doctoral candidate in Leadership & Learning (dissertation proposal defended June 2025).