Human Resources Associate - Labor Relations

The Durst Organization • New York, NY

71d • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Human Resources overseeing Labor Relations at The Durst Organization, the Human Resources Associate will play a critical role in recruitment efforts and supporting the day to day operations of the Labor Relations Human Resources area. Responsibilities will include supporting with onboarding of union new hires, leave of absence tracking, managing the employee referral program and administrative and project support. The Human Resources Associate will interact with a diverse group of internal and external partners at all levels and ensures that the organization’s Core Values and service standards are upheld. The Labor Relations team is responsible for managing, developing, maintaining, and improving employee relationships with members of Local 32BJ and Local 94. The Labor Relations team oversees the various collective bargaining agreements (“CBA”), performance management, grievances and/or disputes, union training, and interpreting and conveying Company policies and procedures. This role requires a motivated and detail-oriented team player who is passionate about the Labor Relations area of Human Resources and can thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team, learn and make an impact, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Labor Relations or Business.
• A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in Labor Relations with proven HR generalist experience.
• Experience with labor union CBA’s (32BJ and Local 94 preferable) and related activities associated with conflict resolution.
• Experience with recruitment efforts including the use of an ATS system.
• Proficiency in understanding the company’s legal and contractual obligations related to leaves of absences and possess the ability to effectively implement requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills.
• Strong logical and analytical problem-solving skills and is good with numbers.
• Experience with creating a culture of engagement, collaboration and teamwork.
• Able to work independently and in team settings while leveraging technology-based solutions.
• Able to organize schedules, projects, set priorities and maintain functional work environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding and effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to write and speak in a clear, concise manner, actively listen, and seek clarification as necessary.
• Ability to act with integrity, a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including databases, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of or ability to become proficient with internal HRIS systems including UKG/UltiPro, Sharepoint and Greenhouse Recruiting.
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and onboarding of new union hires including background check processing and the facilitation of new hire union orientation sessions.
• Manage recruitment efforts including phone screens, scheduling interviews, and tracking candidate status through company’s ATS.
• Utilize the department’s ATS and HRIS systems to support the recruitment, hiring and onboarding processes of new employees.
• Act as the initial point of contact for internal and external partner communications, maintaining a high level of professionalism in all interactions and responding to the HR Union inbox in a timely manner.
• Participate in investigating labor relations issues in an objective and unbiased manner; assist with recommendations for effective resolutions.
• Manage the union employee referral bonus program by tracking referral submissions and coordinating the distribution of bonus awards.
• Track leave of absences including medical and personal/union leave, which includes preparing documents for medical leave requests (FMLA, NYS Disability, NYS PFL) and monitoring employees on workers’ compensation leave of absence.
• Assist with maintaining employee records in the union’s 32BJ Employer Self-Service (ESS) portal and the company’s HRIS system.
• Assist employees with questions, enrollment, and changes related to union employee benefit plans and programs.
• Assist with reviewing and processing employment-related transactions such as transfers, promotions, salary adjustments, and data updates in company HRIS system, ensuring timely issuance of related notifications as needed.
• Coordinate and monitor training activities, including annually required training and company’s 32BJ Training Incentive Program.
• Assist with employee career development training requirements, coordinate and track progress of scheduled training sessions. Maintain training records for employees using company’s HRIS system. Analyze union employee training needs and propose recommendations.
• Maintain all department reports and union related training records.
• Track Labor Relations projects and ensure projects are completed according to timelines. Create spreadsheets, reports, presentations, forms, and correspondence to fit the needs of projects as directed.
• Assist with a variety of administrative tasks including taking notes and maintaining records, scanning employee files, responding to verification of employment requests and NYS Department of Labor unemployment claims.
• Working knowledge of and ability to interpret various union collective bargaining agreements.
• Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to enhance the efficiency of department and services performed.
• Participates in HR and administrative staff meetings.
• Maintains current knowledge of and compliance with HR policies, programs, federal, state and local employment laws.
• Serve as a resource, advocate, and catalyst for sustainability at The Durst Organization. Apply the skills unique to your core job responsibilities for practical integration of sustainability into processes, standard operating procedures, and adopted business practices.
• Perform other related duties and projects as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees