Associate Director and Sr. Labor Relations Specialist

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking an Associate Director and Senior Labor Relations Specialist. This role involves advising management on labor relations, managing collective bargaining agreements, and ensuring compliance while maintaining a strong focus on employee relations. Candidates should possess substantial experience, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional labor relations and HR generalist experience.
• Experience in an academic medicine workplace is desirable.
• Certification in mediation or conflict resolution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage labor relations and HR issues related to policies and bargaining agreements.
• Conduct investigations into employee relations matters and provide updates.
• Collect data for assessing negotiation costs and proposals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master's degree/JD preferred

Job description

Associate Director and Sr. Labor Relations Specialist

US-NY-Bronx

Job ID: 2025-17197

Type: Human Resources

# of Openings: 1

Category: Exempt

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Overview

The Associate Director and Senior Labor Relations Specialist will provide advice and counsel to Einstein management on all matters related to labor relations and human resources matters, gathering, collecting, and maintaining documents and records required for contract and policy development, investigations, and negotiations. Responsible for daily administration of Einstein's three (3) collective bargaining agreements and to ensure compliance with their obligations while assisting Einstein leaders to meet the requirements of our dynamic workplace and research and learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine to complex labor relations and human resource issues related to policies, procedures, and bargaining agreements; collaborates closely with Vice President for Human Resources (HR) & Title IX Coordinator and the management team to implement strategies, supports negotiations, labor relations and contract interpretations, and resolve issues.
• Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee and/or labor complaints.
• Conducts interviews and gathers information for employee relations matters such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other concerns; provides HR leadership with updates on the investigation process, status, and outcome.
• Collects information and data to assess cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes. This may include management and union proposals, pay scales and wages, benefits, working conditions, and other mitigating circumstances. Partners with Einstein's Compensation, Finance and Payroll groups to implement contract terms.
• Conducts surveys, interviews, and other research related to human resource policies, compensation, and labor negotiations; collects information and reports results to senior leadership. Responsible for the maintenance and updates to Einstein policies and employee handbooks and implementing communication related to updates.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to federal, New York State and New York City laws, Equal Employment Opportunity, collective bargaining, unions, labor relations, and human resources.
• Assists with preparation of plans, policies, documents, and reports including Equal Employment Opportunity , organizational charts, labor agreements, and employee handbooks.
• Assists with preparation of documents and records required for contract negotiations, meetings, and negotiations with employee and labor organizations.
• Serve as the College's lead specialist for individual or group mediation and/or conflict resolution.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, Accounting, or related field required; Master's degree/ JD preferred.
• At least five years of professional labor relations and HR generalist experience required; experience in an academic medicine workplace is desirable.
• Certification in mediation or conflict resolution strongly preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and guidelines related to HR and contract negotiations.

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Minimum Salary Range:USD $125,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary Range:USD $135,000.00/Yr.

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