Labor Relations Temp to Hire

Cayuga Medical Center

8d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Labor Relations Specialist supports Arnot Health and Centralus Health by managing day-to-day labor relations activities, promoting positive labor-management partnerships, and ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws and collective bargaining agreements. The role provides operational support during union activity, assists with collective bargaining preparation, and serves as a resource for leaders, HR partners, and employees on labor-related matters. Working under the direction of the HR Site Executive, the specialist helps ensure consistency, fairness, and legal alignment in labor relations practices across the organization. The position supports constructive employee relations, risk mitigation, and a stable, engaged, and productive workforce.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, labor relations, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in HR, labor relations, or employee relations.
Experience working in a unionized or highly regulated environment.
Strong knowledge of labor regulations and workforce practices.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, HRCI PHR, or SPHR.

Responsibilities

Guide leaders and HR partners on the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements.
Support lawful and consistent employer practices during union campaigns, organizing activity, and elections.
Assist with preparing materials, documentation, and analysis for labor negotiations and contract administration.
Research, gather data, and develop proposals to support collective bargaining strategy.
Maintain contract summaries, negotiation history, and labor documentation.
Support implementation of newly negotiated agreements, including leader training and communication.
Track, organize, and help respond to grievances, information requests, and labor-related disputes.
Support investigations and fact-finding involving workplace issues related to union employees.
Prepare summaries, timelines, and recommended next steps for HR and legal review.
Provide leaders with practical guidance on contract language, labor regulations, and workplace policies.
Promote consistent and lawful communication practices related to labor activity.
Assist with leader training on labor relations fundamentals, dispute resolution, and performance management in a union environment.
Help monitor compliance with federal and state labor laws, including the NLRA and FLSA.
Identify employee-relations trends and labor-related risks, and partner with HR colleagues on fair, timely, and compliant resolutions.
Maintain labor relations data, dashboards, and documentation for system leadership.
Track grievance trends, arbitration activity, attendance issues, and other labor-related indicators.
Prepare routine and ad hoc reports to support decision-making and labor strategy.
Support initiatives that promote employee engagement, trust, and constructive labor-management relationships.
Foster professional, respectful, and collaborative interactions with union representatives.
Assist HR and leadership in maintaining a workplace culture consistent with Centralus Health’s values.