Employee/Labor Relations Representative

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical university is seeking an Employee Labor Relations Representative to support a positive work environment by managing union agreements and advising on labor relations. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Labor Relations or a related field along with at least two years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and organizational skills. This full-time position operates Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience required.
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred.
• Experience in healthcare or higher education setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer key provisions of union collective bargaining agreements.
• Advise supervisors on workplace issues.
• Develop and deliver training on labor relations topics.
• Conduct research and prepare reports for management.
• Collaborate with union leadership to foster relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

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

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

Recruitment Office: Human Resources