Strategic Labor Relations Advisor

Westchester Medical Center; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center seeks a Labor Relations Specialist to assist in administering labor relations policies, interpret agreements, and advise departments on compliance with personnel rules, contracts, and laws.

The role involves interviewing and evaluating employee relations matters, preparing disciplinary documents, and guiding management through Civil Service procedures and union-related issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field such as industrial/labor relations, HR or business administration.
• 1–3 years in HR or labor relations with at least 1 year handling employee relations matters.
• Proficiency with labor laws (FLSA, ADA, FMLA) and civil service rules; ability to apply policies.

Responsibilities

• Investigates, interviews, collects information, and evaluates employee relations matters to determine course of action.
• Prepares documents related to employee performance concerns and disciplinary charges.
• Tracks case activity and prepares reports and summaries on labor relations matters.
• Acts as hearing officer for grievances and assists in dispute resolution.
• Trains and counsels management on labor relations, affirmative action and personnel practices.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Investigation

Negotiation

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/business/labor relations

Master's degree may substitute for experience

Tools

MS Office

HRIS/database software

Spreadsheet/d word processing tools

Job description

Westchester Medical Center seeks a Labor Relations Specialist to assist in administering labor relations policies, interpret agreements, and advise departments on compliance with personnel rules, contracts, and laws.

The role involves interviewing and evaluating employee relations matters, preparing disciplinary documents, and guiding management through Civil Service procedures and union-related issues.