Employee Relations & Investigations Lead

Fortune Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fortune Society in Long Island City, NY is seeking an Employee and Labor Relations Specialist to support employee and labor relations, internal investigations, and policy development within our Human Resources team.

Reporting to the Director of Employee Relations/Risk Management with a dotted line to the AVP, HR, you will advise managers on policy and disciplinary actions, assist with grievance handling, and help ensure compliance with federal, state, local laws and collective bargaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a concentration related to Labor or Human Resources preferred; PHR or SHRM or Law School graduate preferred.
• 2 to 3 years of relevant human resources experience, not-for-profit and/or unionized setting preferred, at least 1 year of experience in Employee/Labor Relations.
• Experience with conflict resolution and/or mediation a plus.
• Possess excellent analytical, research, and oral and written communication skills;
• Possess ability to provide sound Human Resources advice, develop creative solutions, and exercise sound business judgement;
• Track record of demonstrating professional judgment and discretion in being of service to multiple teams and senior managers in a diverse organization;
• Must possess solid knowledge of labor laws and regulations; law degree encouraged to apply;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; multi-task with strong organizational and time management skills;
• Experience in performance management and employee relations; investigate and draft investigation reports.
• Strong MS Office skills including Excel and Word;
• Customer-focused with ability to work with staff at various levels;
• Excellent self-direction and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Employee Relations/Risk Management and the AVP, HR to develop strategies addressing employee relations issues.
• Advise and coach managers on policies, performance, conduct, discipline, and separations; primary contact for employee and union concerns.
• Facilitate conflict resolution, mediation, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with grievance process investigations, responses, and hearings.
• Investigate internal complaints and lead investigations when appropriate; prepare reports and recommend actions.
• Support interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and respond to union inquiries.
• Assist with labor-management meetings and union-related matters.
• Support benefits and training-related processes related to employment practices.
• Oversee review of policies to ensure compliance with laws and collective bargaining agreements.
• Maintain records of internal investigations and employee discipline; liaise with union representatives.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Mediation

Communication (oral & written)

Analytical skills

Time management

Multitasking

Customer focus

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Labor or HR

PHR/SHRM or Law School graduate

Juris Doctorate considered

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

The Fortune Society in Long Island City, NY is seeking an Employee and Labor Relations Specialist to support employee and labor relations, internal investigations, and policy development within our Human Resources team.

Reporting to the Director of Employee Relations/Risk Management with a dotted line to the AVP, HR, you will advise managers on policy and disciplinary actions, assist with grievance handling, and help ensure compliance with federal, state, local laws and collective bargaining