Labor Relations Specialist, Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium-free health insurance

Public sector pension plan

Worksite Wellness Program

Job summary

The City of New York's NYC Health Department seeks a Labor Relations Specialist in the Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations to coordinate grievance reviews, disciplinary appeals, and labor-management discussions.

You will advise management on labor issues, liaise with unions, and prepare periodic reports while promoting effective conflict resolution across the agency. A strong background in labor relations and compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business/public administration/economics/labor or industrial relations with 1 year related experience.
• Or a bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Education/experience equivalent to (1) or (2); must have a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate agency grievance reviews and disciplinary appeals proceedings.
• Participate in labor management meetings and liaison with NYC Office of Labor Relations.
• Maintain liaison with union representatives and coordinate labor management meetings.
• Prepare Monthly Labor Relations Report and train staff in labor relations.
• Advise management on handling labor problems and resolutions.
• Identify issues, legal and contractual obligations.
• Conduct conflict resolution sessions and trainings for Supervisors.
• Handle workplace disputes between supervisors and employees.
• Collect data on internal disputes and produce required statistics.
• Promote conflict management services across the agency.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Labor relations

Personnel administration

Collective bargaining knowledge

Education

Master's degree (business/public administration/economics/labor relations)

Bachelor's degree + 3+ years relevant experience

Education/experience equivalent with bachelor's degree

Job description

Labor Relations Specialist, Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations

• Full-time
• Agency: DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
• Job Category: Administration & Human Resources
• Salary Band: $90,000 to $100,000
• Compensation: USD 88,660 - USD 95,611

Open to candidates who are permanent in the civil service title of Associate Labor Relations Analyst.

The Division of Administration Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations provides effective human resource management by developing and implementing polices, programs and services in support of the values, Vision and mission of the agency.

Duties

• Coordinate agency grievance review and disciplinary appeals proceedings, and assist in the case preparation for Step 2 and Step 3 hearings, labor hearings and related issues
• Participate in Labor Management meetings to discuss and attempt to resolve issues of mutual concern and serve as a liaison between NYC Office of Labor Relations and the agency with regards to all labor related activities
• Maintain ongoing liaison with all union representatives and coordinate and participate in all labor management meetings as requested by union or management
• Prepare and update the Monthly Labor Relations Report
• Serve as a resource for employee training programs in labor relations
• Advise all level of management on the proper handling of general labor problems, existing or anticipated
• Evaluate and recommend options available for resolution of union-management differences
• Serve as a resource for employee training programs and provide trainings as needed on labor relation issues' and conducting effective feedback sessions on performance management
• Assist in the Employee Evaluation Appeal process
• Identify basic issues, legal and contractual obligations
• Manage internal working relationships; coordinate and schedule conflict resolution sessions with employees; serve as the primary liaison with the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) on external trainings and counsel; provide training for Supervisors and Managers and oversee the various aspects of conflict resolution within the Office of Labor Relations.
• Handle workplace disputes between supervisors and subordinates.
• Conduct conflict consultations to assist DOHMH employees in identifying and thinking through difficult conflicts in the workplace, and helping them determine which are appropriate for handling through alternative means.
• Conduct data collection on internal disputes between Managers and/or Supervisors and employees, produce statistical reports as required.
• Develop and implement education techniques to promote the conflict management services agency-wide to all employees
• Perform related work as assigned

Preferred Skills

• Superior ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Advanced training and skill in personnel administration and labor relations
• Knowledge of New York City Collective Bargaining Law. Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Rules and Regulations of the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Service
• Services and the New York City Office of Payroll Administration; and knowledge of all Collective Bargaining provisions/agreements

Why you should work for us

Benefits

• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

ASSOCIATE LABOR RELATIONS ANAL - 13369

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in business or public administration, economics, labor or industrial relations, statistics, industrial psychology or a closely related social science field and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in labor research and analysis, employee benefit design and benefit program evaluation, compensation analysis, labor economics, economic planning, or a related area; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of professional experience as described in "1" above; or 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.