Labor Relations Specialist, Labor Relations

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves administering labor relations programs, conducting negotiations, and processing grievances at a corporate level. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in labor relations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with union representatives. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering every New Yorker to live the healthiest life possible, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College tuition discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations or related field required.
• 3 years of experience in labor relations or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Administer Labor Relations programs including negotiations and grievance processing.
• Conduct hearings and maintain liaison with union representatives.
• Prepare reports and analyze the impact of union demands.

Skills

Labor Relations

Contract Negotiation

Grievance Investigation

Public Administration

Communication Skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Labor Relations or related field

Job description

Labor Relations Specialist, Labor Relations

Empower Every New Yorker — Without Exception — to Live the Healthiest Life Possible

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision of the Director of Labor Relations, participates in the administration of Labor Relations programs of the Health and Hospitals Corporation, including contract negotiations and interpretation, investigation and processing of employee grievances and hospital discipline. Conducts hearings at the Corporate level, participates in arbitration appeals and maintains liaison with employee union representatives and personnel labor relations administrators of local hospitals. Performs related work in public employee labor relations in conduct of union-management activities.

General tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Participates in collective bargaining discussions through direct negotiations with unions on noneconomic demands and, in cooperation with New York City Office of Labor Relations, on matters of an economic nature.
• Prepares progress reports, develops summaries and reports status of negotiations, including trends, likeliness of impasses and resolution of collective bargaining matters.
• Assists in preparation of Corporation’s position before fact-finding impasse panels.
• Prepares analysis of impact of union demands on hospital operations and prepares rebuttals and strategies to deal with such, including recommendations for management’s counter demands prior to and during negotiations.
• Interprets contracts and agreements and Labor Relations Orders dealing with wages, hours, working conditions and all other matters within the purview of the agreement affecting labor relations, employee relations and personnel management activities.
• Investigates and processes employees’ grievances to be handled at the Corporate level, prepares reports and provides recommendations for their resolution.
• Serves as Hearing Officer for grievances handled at the Corporate level and represents the Corporation when appealed to City Office of Labor Relations and at arbitration hearings.
• Meets with Union representatives in Labor-Management meetings to discuss and seek resolution of Corporation system-wide or local issues. Maintains ongoing liaison with Union and Union Representatives.
• Discusses local hospital issues and their resolution with personnel-labor relations management staff.
• Maintains routine contact with hospital representatives.
• Maintains liaison with Office of Labor Relations, Office of Collective Bargaining and other City, State or Federal agencies relating to various labor relations matters.
• Performs labor relations research for development of labor-management programs, and for preparation of negotiations, and prepares studies and reports in support of programmatic recommendations and conduct of activities of the Office of Labor Relations.
• Performs related work, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college with a major in Labor Relations, Personnel Administration, Public Administration, Management, Economics, Law or related field; and,
2. Three years of progressively responsible experience in the field of labor relations including negotiation and administration of agreements of labor relations matters; or,
3. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience, knowledge and skills sufficient to indicate ability to perform satisfactorily.

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities