Senior Manager (OBH), Labor Relations

One Brooklyn Health • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Labor Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Human Resources in the effective Management of Labor and Employee Relations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience required in similar Human Resources role with responsibility for management of labor issues.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mediate labor and employee relations problems.
• Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and maintaining an effective labor/employee relations program and philosophy throughout the hospital.
• Hear and adjudicate all third step grievances filed by the collective bargaining units associated with the hospital.
• Investigate and resolve employee internal and external complaints.
• Responsible for counseling and consulting with management personnel on the appropriate use of corrective discipline.
• Responsible for preparation of arbitration, unemployment and Government Agency hearings.
• Anticipate the need for new Human Resources Policies and Procedures and recommends changes to existing policies.
• Train Line Managers in Labor and Employee Relations skills.
• Act as liaison between 1199 and hospital departments in the interpretation and application for the contractual agreements.
• Conduct Departmental Labor Management meeting with the union and management personnel.
• Provide supervision to assigned Labor/Employee Relations staff.
• Conduct exit interview.
• Negotiate the settlement for grievance and arbitration cases when necessary.
• Maintain records pertaining to grievances, arbitrations, agency complaints, discipline and unemployment.
• Promote positive employee relations through the development and use of employee recognition and employee activity programs.
• Consult with legal counsel when necessary.
• Participate in union negotiations.
• Other duties and projects as assigned to the Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees