Manager, Labor Relations

Westchester Medical Center; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthAlliance Hospital in the United States seeks a Labor Relations Manager responsible for administering employee policies and contracts, and for leading investigations and negotiations on behalf of staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data gathering for wage comparisons, grievance handling, and policy analysis for the VP of Labor Relations, with opportunities to guide staff development.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of progressively responsible management experience in a union environment.
• Knowledge of labor and employee relations and organizational behavior.
• Experience with HR software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Administer employment policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Lead investigator for labor and employment matters.
• Prepare data for negotiations on wages, benefits and contract language.
• Manage grievance processes and issue decisions.
• Develop supervisory professional development programs.
• Assist in preparation for arbitrations and hearings.
• Advise VP of Labor Relations on policy.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Labor relations

Policy administration

Data management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

HR-related degree

Advanced degree (employment law / labor relations / business admin)

Tools

HR software

Job description

Job Summary This position is responsible for managing employee and labor relations including policy administration and contract administration for all staff. Performs other assignments and special projects as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer employment policies and collective bargaining agreements in a collaborative, future-focused manner on behalf of HealthAlliance Hospital.
• Serve as the lead investigator for all labor and employment related matters, including but not limited to employee disciplinary matters and harassment complaints.
• Compile appropriate and necessary data for negotiations, including comparison information on wages and salaries, fringe benefits and comparative contract language to assure that HealthAlliance is appropriate and competitive in negotiating successor contracts and/or new contracts.
• Directly or indirectly manage the employee problem-solving process and hear grievances/issue decisions, as required, in accordance with procedures set forth in applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Design, develop and implement supervisory professional development as it relates to directing the work of non-supervisory employees.
• Assist in preparation for arbitrations and Employment Relations hearings.
• Serve as policy analyst on labor and employee relations for the Vice President of Labor Relations.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE A minimum of three years' progressively responsible management experience in a union environment in a related field is required; experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of and experience in labor and employee relations, organizational behavior and administration is required. Competence in software applications relating to human resources, including but not limited to Microsoft Office products and employment-focused specialized products for data management is required.

EDUCATION Baccalaureate degree required; degree in Human Resources or related field of study is preferred. An advanced degree in employment law, labor and industrial relations, or business administration is preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS N/A

OTHER N/A

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS N/A