Labor and Employee Relations Specialist (Labor Relations Specialist Lvl 1), Correctional Health Services, CHS Central Office
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NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at nychhc.org and stay connected on facebook.com/nycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc.NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation's leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation's largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City's criminal justice reform efforts.Job DescriptionPositionDescription:Purpose of Position: Under supervision of Senior Director of Employee and Labor Relations, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, participates in the administration of Labor Relations programs of the Health and Hospitals Corporation, including contract interpretation, investigation and processing of employee grievances and discipline. Conducts hearings at the facility level, participates in appeals and maintains liaison with employee union representatives and personnel labor relations administrators of local hospitals. Performs related work in public employee labor relations and union-management activities.DetailedTasksExamples of Typical Tasks:

Prepares analysis of impact of union demands on prison operations and prepares rebuttals and strategies to deal with such, including recommendations for management's counter demands

prior to and during negotiations.

Interprets contracts and agreements and Labor Relations Orders dealing with wages, hours, working conditions and all other matters within the purview of the agreement affecting laborrelations, employee relations and personnel management activities.

Investigates and processes employees' grievances to be handled at the facility level, prepares reports and provides recommendations for their resolution.

Serves as Hearing Officer for grievances handled at the facility level and represents CHS when appealed to City Office of Labor Relations and at arbitration hearings.

Meets with Union representatives in Labor-Management meetings to discuss and seek resolution of local issues. Maintains on going liaison with Union and Union Representatives.

Discusses local issues and their resolution with labor relationsmanagement staff.

Reviews existing personnel procedures and makes recommendations for modifications. Performs studies regarding application for electronic data processing.

Counsels supervisors and/or employees regarding personnel problems, job difficulties, and training and development opportunities.

Coordinates in-house training activities including employee orientation programs and managerial training.

Participates in implementation of employee performance review programs and recommends proper use and application to assure optimum results.

Assists Senior Director as needed with employee interviews. Assist Officers, Executive Directors, Executives, Personnel Directors and Administrators in interpretation and administration of contracts.

Analyzes employeeenvironment and morale to assess status. Makes recommendations for improvements to minimize sources of employee grievances.

Studies existing and proposed titles in classification system. Performs classification studies, analyzing the nature and difficulty of work, the degree of supervision and responsibility involved, and the education and experience required for proper performance.

Conducts out of title investigations, analyzespositions of complexand highly confidential nature, and makes recommendations on allocation to classes or recommendation for new class.

Reviews requests and assists with administration of accommodations as related to Equal Opportunity.

May represent Labor Relations Departmenton in-house committees such as risk management, fire and safety training, and may represent the Senior Director at conferences, meetings and committees.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

PreferredSkills

A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college with a major in Labor Relations, Personnel Administration, Public Administration, Management, Economics, Law or related field; two years of experience working with a unionized workforce, preferably in a health care or correctional facility setting or, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, knowledge and skills sufficient to indicate ability to perform satisfactorily.

Advanced oral, listening, administrative and written communication skills required.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and union officials.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead investigations from initial complaint to resolution.

Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.

Minimum Qualifications1. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college with a major in Labor Relations, Personnel Administration, Public Administration, Management, Economics, Law or related field; and, 2. Three years of progressively responsible experience in the field of labor relations including negotiation and administration of agreements of labor relations matters; or, 3. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience, knowledge and skills sufficient to indicate ability to perform satisfactorily.If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button or mail your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health ServicesTalent AcquisitionHuman Resources Department55 Water Street, 18th FloorNew York, NY 10041Attn: Talent AcquisitionIf applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs