Employee & Labor Relations Specialist

New York Racing Association; Elmont (NY); Sur place; USD 76 000 - 99 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

New York Racing Association (NYRA) seeks an Employee & Labor Relations Specialist to advise on labor relations, interpret CBAs, and support union negotiations. The role collaborates with Counsel to prepare for contract talks and coaches management on performance and policy compliance.

Based on-site at Belmont Racetrack with a 9am-5pm schedule from Wednesday to Sunday; occasional travel to Garden City, NY, for meetings.

Qualifications

• Requires college degree minimum and 3 years of progressive experience in employee and labor relations.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred though not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and HRIS systems; familiarity with AI tools such as Copilot is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Advise assigned business units on employee and labor relations; interpret policies and CBAs.
• Prepare for contract negotiations with Counsel; support union negotiations and contract interpretations.
• Investigate employee complaints with legal guidance and recommend fair resolutions.
• Coach managers and employees on performance issues; improve performance through guidance and interventions.
• Collaborate on special projects and travel between Belmont Racetrack and Garden City office when needed.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Organization & time management

Formation

College degree minimum

SHRM-CP or PHR preferred

Outils

Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

HRIS Systems

AI capabilities (Microsoft Copilot)

Description du poste

Title: Employee & Labor Relations Specialist

Employee Status: Regular Full Time

Work From Home Option: Not Applicable

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Overview:

Overview Statement: The Employee & Labor Relations Specialist (ER/LR Specialist) acts as an advisor to assigned business units and interacts with every level of the organization in the day-to-day management of employee and labor relations. The ER/LR Specialist provides support to business units in interpreting and consistently applying policies, conducting investigations, and participating in union negotiations and contract interpretations. Working with the business units, the ER/LR Specialist will help identify and resolve employee and labor relations needs while delivering prompt and efficient support.

Essential Functions:

• Establish relationships with assigned business units and coordinate with various departments to address and resolve employee and labor relations needs and issues;
• Act as a resource to assigned business units for the interpretation of policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Partner with Counsel to prepare for contract negotiations;
• Act as a subject matter expert for assigned business units and clearly articulate requirements to managers and business partners on the interpretation of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), compensation, and benefits;
• Respond to union-specific requests and partner with Human Resources, Finance and other stakeholders.
• Partner with legal counsel to conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations when necessary and identify fair and effective resolutions to employee complaints; Provide guidance to management on employee counseling and documentation;
• Improve manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying opportunities; evaluating potential solutions; assisting with implementation of selected solutions; and coaching and counseling managers and employees on performance issues;
• Participate in special projects as requested or desired.
• This is an on-site role with work hours of 9am-5pm Wednesday through Sunday located at Belmont Racetrack

Qualifications:

Preferred Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking in reviewing and interpreting collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and conducting investigation
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Organized and time management skills; ability to handle multiple engagements with employees working remote or at off-site facilities

Skills Proficiency:

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Knowledge and ability to work with AI such as Microsoft CoPilot
• Experience working with HRIS Systems

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• College degree minimum
• 3 years of progressive experience working in employee and labor relations.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or PHR preferred.
• Proven experience supporting union environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing highly confidential information.
• A positive attitude, initiative and business acumen;
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence a diverse customer base;
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to present a professional image and excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to travel for meetings between Belmont Racetrack and our office location at Garden City, NY when needed.
• Strong computer literacy, including Excel and HRIS databases.
• Ability to work a schedule of Wednesday through Sunday based at Belmont Racetrack
• Flexibility or availability to travel to Saratoga Racecourse during summer racing meet if needed

Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Working in office environment using computer and sitting for a majority of the day.

Pay Range / Salary:$76,000.00 - $99,000.00