Labor Relations Manager

Tal Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Tal Healthcare seeks a Labor Relations Manager to strengthen employee relations across clinical departments in a fast-growing healthcare setting in New York. You will oversee fact-finding, accommodation requests, and ensure compliance with employment laws and HR policies.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will collaborate with unions like 1199 and Doctors Council, while guiding team development and serving as a primary contact for staff concerns.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in labor relations, employee relations, or a related HR field.
• Solid understanding of employment law, workplace policies, and employee accommodation processes.
• Experience working with healthcare or unionized environments preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage complex employee issues.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations discreetly and professionally.
• Familiarity with unions such as 1199, and healthcare-specific labor policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fact-finding activities regarding labor and employee relation issues.
• Handle reasonable accommodation requests per legal and organizational guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of employment laws including FMLA, LOAs, MLOA, and HR policies.
• Support compliance with labor agreements and policies to ensure fairness and consistency.
• Collaborate with unions (1199, PTCC, Doctors Council) without bargaining involvement.
• Mentor and train new team members in employee relations and employment law.
• Serve as a liaison between staff and management on employee concerns.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations

HR policies

Healthcare experience

Union familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

Our client, a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a collaborative work environment, is hiring a Labor Relations Manager. This vital role is designed to strengthen employee relations and support the organization’s ongoing efforts in labor management. The Labor Relations Manager plays a strategic role in managing employee relations across various clinical departments, including radiology, oncology, occupational and respiratory therapy, and all Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) excluding NPs. Reporting directly to the senior leadership, the manager will oversee key aspects such as fact-finding, addressing reasonable accommodation requests, and maintaining compliance with employment laws and HR policies. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute to a dynamic organization poised for growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fact-finding activities, assisting in resolving labor and employee relation issues.
• Handle reasonable accommodation requests in accordance with legal and organizational guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of employment laws, including FMLA, LOAs, MLOA, and other HR policies.
• Support the organization in compliance with labor agreements and policies, ensuring organizational fairness and consistency.
• Collaborate with unions such as 1199, PTCC, and Doctors Council, while not being involved in bargaining decisions.
• Mentor and train new team members, sharing expertise in employee relations and employment law.
• Act as a key contact for employee concerns and serve as a liaison between staff and management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in labor relations, employee relations, or a related HR field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; relevant certifications are a plus.
• Solid understanding of employment law, workplace policies, and employee accommodation processes.
• Experience working with healthcare or unionized environments preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage complex employee issues.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations discreetly and professionally.
• Familiarity with union involvements, including 1199, and healthcare-specific labor policies.
• Willingness to mentor and develop team members.

Some of the Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for adjustment based on experience and performance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Retirement plan options and paid time off.
• Work in a mission-driven organization dedicated to quality care and staff support.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in labor relations, employee relations, or a related HR field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; relevant certifications are a plus.
• Solid understanding of employment law, workplace policies, and employee accommodation processes.
• Experience working with healthcare or unionized environments preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage complex employee issues.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations discreetly and professionally.
• Familiarity with union involvements, including 1199, and healthcare-specific labor policies.
• Willingness to mentor and develop team members.