Employee/Labor Relations Representative

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate is seeking an Employee/Labor Relations Representative in Syracuse to support a positive work environment by administering provisions of eight public union agreements and advising on employee and labor relations matters. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Labor Relations or related field with two years of relevant experience.

The candidate will develop training, conduct research, and collaborate with union leadership to foster strong labor–management relations while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Labor Relations, Human Resources or related field plus two years of related experience.
• Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer provisions of eight public union collective bargaining agreements.
• Advise officers, department chairs, administrators, directors, managers, and supervisors on handling workplace issues.
• Develop and deliver training programs on employee and labor relations topics.
• Conduct research and analysis on labor relations issues and prepare data, reports, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with union leadership to foster positive labor–management relationships.
• Perform additional employee and labor relations duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Labor Relations, Human Resources or related field

Job description

Employee/Labor Relations Representative

• Syracuse

• Management & Professional

• Full-time

• Opening on: Feb 20 2026

• Human Resources
• State of New York
• Personnel Associate, NSMP5
• 88494
• Management/Confidential (M/C)

Job Summary:

The Employee Labor Relations Representative supports a positive and productive work environment by administering key components of eight public union collective bargaining agreements and serving as a trusted resource on employee and labor relations matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer key provisions of eight public union collective bargaining agreements, including discipline procedures, grievance administration, and contract interpretation.
• Advise officers, department chairs, administrators, directors, managers, and supervisors on handling inappropriate conduct, poor work performance, and related workplace issues.
• Develop and deliver training programs on a wide range of employee and labor relations topics.
• Conduct research and analysis on labor relations issues and prepare data, reports, and recommendations to support management planning and responses to complaints.
• Collaborate with union leadership in various settings and help foster positive labor–management relationships.
• Perform additional employee and labor relations duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Industrial Labor Relations, Human Resources or related field plus two years of related experience required. Attention to detail, excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in an unionized environment, preferably in higher education and/or a hospital or healthcare setting.

Work Days:

Monday-Friday, days

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources