Labor Relations Assistant-Labor Relations-Mount Sinai Health System-Full Time-Days

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Labor Relations Assistant to provide administrative support to the Labor Relations team in a large, unionized hospital system.

You will handle scheduling, records, and customer service for staff and union representatives, ensuring smooth daily operations and confidentiality. This is an entry-level, full-time role with potential travel between campus locations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or some college coursework in HR/business admin preferred; bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• 1–2 years of clerical/office support experience; hospital/union setting a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and direct inquiries; greet visitors.
• Schedule grievance hearings and labor-management meetings; coordinate logistics.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing for contracts, grievances, and labor docs.
• Track grievances and disciplinary actions under supervision.
• Prepare routine correspondence, notes, and reports.
• Update tracking spreadsheets, contact lists, and calendars.
• Prepare packets for negotiations and maintain document confidentiality.
• Coordinate messenger and mail services for timely materials.
• Perform general office duties: photocopying, scanning, data entry, inventory.
• Assist with investigation of employee issues.
• Familiar with collective bargaining agreements and provide direction.

Skills

Office administration

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Description

Position Title:

Labor Relations Assistant-Labor Relations-Mount Sinai Health System-Full Time-Days

Position Summary

The Labor Relations Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to the hospital’s Labor Relations team. This entry-level position assists with scheduling meetings, maintaining records, and providing customer service to staff and union representatives. The role ensures the smooth daily operation of labor relations activities within a large, unionized hospital system.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for the Labor Relations office by answering phones, responding to inquiries, and directing calls or visitors appropriately.
• Schedule grievance hearings, labor-management meetings, and arbitration sessions; coordinate meeting logistics, collects supporting evidence from management, reviews, redacts patient identifiers and prepares materials.
• Maintain organized filing systems—both electronic and paper files for contracts, grievances, and labor documentation.
• Assist in tracking grievance and disciplinary actions under the guidance of Labor Relations staff.
• Prepare routine correspondence, meeting notes, and reports as directed.
• Update tracking spreadsheets, contact lists, and department calendars. Tracks employee, corporate compliance complaints, documents follow up and close out of investigation outcome.
• Support Labor Relations staff with preparing packets for negotiations and maintaining document confidentiality.
• Coordinate messenger and mail services for time-sensitive labor relations materials.
• Perform general office duties including photocopying, scanning, data entry, and inventory of office supplies.
• Assists with investigation of employee issues.
• Familiar with provisions of the collective bargaining agreements and provides direction as required.
• Collects and manipulates data to generate various reports
• Completes assigned Labor Relations projects, as needed, such as year-end data reports.
• Occasional travel between hospital campuses may be required.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Associate’s degree or some college coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 1–2 years of clerical or office support experience; experience in a hospital or unionized setting a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with HR or case management systems preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $17.29 - $25.94 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Non-Bargaining Unit, B50 - Labor Relations -

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well‑being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are