Employee/Labor Relations Representative

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking an Employee Labor Relations Representative to support a positive work environment by administering key provisions of eight public union collective bargaining agreements and advising leadership on labor relations matters.

The role involves administering contract provisions, guiding disciplinary and grievance processes, delivering trainings, and analyzing labor relations data to support management decisions. Monday–Friday, on-site in Syracuse, NY.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer key provisions of eight public union collective bargaining agreements, including discipline procedures and grievance administration.
• Advise officers, 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

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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:

This position has been refreshed; originally posted on 2/20/26.

RecruitmentOffice: Human Resources