Labor Relations Associate Level 2

Athari•New York, NY

60d

About The Position

This role involves engaging with unions and various agencies on labor relations matters, assisting in the development and implementation of HR policies, monitoring adherence to policies, and preparing for and supporting disciplinary meetings. The position requires tracking labor relations deadlines, preparing reports and presentations, organizing data for grievances and disciplinary actions, and providing administrative support during hearings and meetings. A key aspect is maintaining up-to-date knowledge of company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and labor laws. The role also supports training for supervisors and managers, reviews contracts and agreements, assists with labor relations investigations and grievances, and supports the resolution of employee relations matters. Additionally, it involves participation in Labor-Management meetings, managing the Workplace Violence Prevention Program, gathering and reporting OSHA data, and supporting special projects assigned by leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is required with a major in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Personnel Administration, Public Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Management, Business, Law, or a related discipline.
2 years of experience in the field of Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Human Resources, and/or Personnel Administration in a unionized workplace which included the administration of policies and labor relations matters.
Integrity and Trust
Customer Focus
Functional/Technical skills
Written/Oral Communication
Adaptable and Cooperative
Ability to work under supervision; results-driven; team-oriented; understands and follows directions easily and well; structures and sequences tasks to meet objectives, priorities, and timetables set by supervisor.
Exercises sound judgment, reasonable decision-making, and diligence in the completion of tasks.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as needed. Proactive, organized, and manages time well

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a related discipline is preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

Engage with Unions and Union Representatives, Central Office of Labor Relations, Office of Collective Bargaining and other City, State or Federal agencies about labor relations matters as needed.
Assist with the development, implementation, and communication of Human Resources policies, procedures, and practices that are in concert with the health plan’s goals and objectives.
Monitor adherence to MetroPlusHealth and NYC H+H policies and procedure and objective performance standards set forth by departments across the organization.
Monitor and track deadlines related to labor relations matters and activities.
Support leaders with preparing, planning, and scheduling pre-disciplinary meetings (counselling sessions and warnings).
Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials as needed to support labor relations initiatives.
Organize and compile data for grievances, disciplinary matters, and all other labor relations matters.
Provide administrative support during hearings and labor management meetings, including note-taking, document preparation and logistical arrangements, as needed.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company policies, collective bargaining agreements, labor laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
Support training and guidance to supervisors and managers on labor and employee relations matters.
Assist with the review of contracts, agreements, and Labor Relations Orders dealing with wages, hours, working conditions and matters affecting labor relations, employee relations, and personnel management activities.
Support the handling of labor relations investigations, grievances, disciplinary hearings, and employee complaints handled at the corporate level, including appeals to the City Office of Labor Relations and arbitration hearings.
Support the resolution of employee relations matters, including, but not limited to, assistance with complaints, recommendations, advising management on performance management, dispute resolution, and compensation at the local level (within MetroPlusHealth).
Participate in Labor-Management meetings to discuss and seek resolution of issues.
Support with management of the MetroPlusHealth’s Workplace Violence Prevention Program.
Gathers and reports OSHA data to the State and all other regulatory agencies.
Support special projects and initiatives assigned by the Director of Labor Relations, Deputy Chief People Officer, or the Chief People Officer.