divh2Labor Relations Associate/h2pIn this position, the Labor Relations Associate will perform a wide variety of duties related to employee and labor relations, including contract administration; grievance and arbitration issues; negotiation of settlements and mediation of disputes on disciplinary and contractual matters; and employee relations concerns. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:/pulliAssist with ensuring appropriate coverage, provide guidance to staff, and ensuring the unit is operating in accordance with labor law, collective bargaining agreements, Office policy, and City policy./liliAssist with the coordination of the Offices disciplinary process which may include but not limited to providing guidance to HR staff/Managers/employees on matters involving performance, behavior, conflict prevention and dispute resolution, progressive discipline, assisting Managers with employee writeups, Performance Improvement Plans (PIP), involuntary termination requests and involuntary termination sessions, ensuring all the appropriate supporting documentation is collected and compiled. Supervise staff that provide support in performing these functions./liliPrepare and draft Charges and Specifications for disciplinary actions, attend disciplinary hearings on behalf of the agency such as but not limited to Informal Conferences, disciplinary meetings, and grievance meetings and provide management with updates. Ensuring approvals and review of the Disciplinary Committee. Supervise staff that provide support in performing these functions./liliAssist with the performance evaluation program and training registrations and tracking process for the agency which includes but is not limited to providing guidance to supervisors and managers throughout the process, creating/updating reports, sending email reminders, etc./liliFunction as liaison on behalf of the Agency with City oversight, other City agencies, various union representatives and agency staff such as Workplace Policy Liaison, Workplace violence prevention program liaison, referring employees to the New York City Employee Assistance Program (NYC EAP) when appropriate. This includes but is not limited to providing guidance to employees and track compliance for various mandatory trainings./liliParticipate in the administration, implementation, and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements. Assisting departments in operating in accordance with labor law, collective bargaining agreements, Office, and City-wide policies./liliAssist with the Offices 211 Waiver process./liliEnsure all inquiries are resolved in a timely manner and escalated as needed to management promptly./liliAssist with creating, reviewing final drafts of various HR communications prior to management approval./liliResponsible for tracking and responding to work-related injuries and illnesses by sending supervisors/employees the appropriate paperwork when an incident occurs./liliParticipate in cross-training and knowledge transfer sessions and provide coverage for other HR staff and the HR department as needed./liliPerform other HR related duties and projects as assigned by Management./li/ulpIn addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:/pulliBachelors degree from an accredited college and 2 4 years of specific experience in labor relations; or/liliAssociates degree from an accredited college and 4 - 6 years of specific experience in labor relation./liliCandidates with continuous NYC HR experience will be credited one (1) extra year of experience./li/ulpPreferred Requirements/Skills:/pulliMasters degree./liliDirect experience working on labor relations matters and interfacing with unions./liliKnowledge of City disciplinary process and Civil Service Laws./liliExcellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills./liliStrong attention to detail, data accuracy and integrity./liliAbility to interact with all levels of staff, with a high regard for confidentiality and diplomacy./liliKnowledge of labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, City, and State laws./liliKnowledge of City systems such as PMS, WCS, NYCAPS, CHRMS, etc./liliProficient in Microsoft Office Suite./li/ulpHours/Shift:/ppMonday Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm./ppHow to Apply:/ppApply with a Cover Letter and Resume./ppAdditional Information:/ppThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy./p/div
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