Employee & Labor Relations Specialist

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

1h • $66,300 - $100,000

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is seeking an Employee & Labor Relations Specialist to help develop and administer employee relations activities. The specialist cultivates positive employee and labor relations, helps ensure that leaders and staff comply with organizational policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws and regulations, and responds to employee concerns and inquiries. The role supports an inclusive, compliant reasonable-accommodation process and helps make Employee & Labor Relations an accessible resource for employees and leadership.

The position handles accommodation requests, policy questions, case documentation, disciplinary records, telecommuting requests, performance improvement plans, grievances, and matters involving legal counsel and third parties. It also supports regulatory compliance, develops employee-relations training, researches relevant laws and trends, contributes to forms and templates, and represents Employee & Labor Relations on special projects and committees. Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required, as is the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

A bachelor's degree and at least three years of progressive Human Resources experience are required. Employee & Labor Relations experience is preferred. The listed annual salary range is $66,300 to $100,000; actual salary depends on factors including experience, specialty, education, and health system need.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least three years of progressive experience in Human Resources.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Employee & Labor Relations experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the accommodation representative for employee disability, religious, and pregnancy accommodation requests; obtain documentation, engage in cooperative dialogue, coordinate with departments, and communicate determinations in writing.
• Respond to questions and problems about policy interpretation and implementation by investigating issues, gathering relevant information, and making recommendations.
• Create and maintain Salesforce cases for initial reports, and resolve or assign cases for follow-up.
• Document and file employee disciplinary actions received from managers; assist with unemployment-related tasks and respond to requests for documents or employment records as directed.
• Review telecommuting requests and take steps to ensure approved agreements are processed on time.
• Review Performance Improvement Plans for appropriate construction and follow-up.
• Assist with union and non-union grievance processes, including timely scheduling, preparing department representatives, and drafting and implementing settlement agreements in consultation with department leadership.
• Assist Employee & Labor Relations managers in advising employees on general fairness and equity concerns related to employment.
• Assist Legal Counsel with preparation for and representation of NYU Langone Health at arbitrations and third-party proceedings.
• Assist Legal Counsel in responding to complaints and third-party proceedings, including EEOC, New York State or City Department of Human Rights, and NLRB matters.
• Maintain accurate, current work-output information in Salesforce and other case-management tools, including OnBase and the grievance log; keep organized case files and update them promptly.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local Employee & Labor Relations regulations, including vaccination and training requirements, and stay informed about relevant regulatory requirements and court decisions.
• Research, develop, and design Employee Relations training programs and sessions in collaboration with department leadership; research course materials and help determine future training needs.
• Research laws, policies, and cases; identify trends and use analytics to identify areas that could benefit from training and education.
• Assist in developing forms and templates.
• Participate in special projects and committees as the Employee & Labor Relations representative.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level