Title: Labor Relations Associate  

Location: Midtown  

Org Unit: Labor Relations 

Work Days: Monday-Friday 

Weekly Hours: 35.00 

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $70,300.00 - $81,500.00  

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices 

Position Summary

This position involves supporting labor relations and human resources activities, including gathering, organizing, and managing documents and records needed for developing bargaining unit contracts and policies, conducting investigations, and participating in negotiations. Additionally, this role will help handle second and third-step grievances, disciplinary actions, and assist with contract interpretation. This will involve close collaboration with HR Business Partners and Generalists, Departmental Administrators/Managers of Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) departments, members of the Labor Relations team, and coordination with other WCM offices regarding unionized staff. Furthermore, this position will assist with other human resources projects and tasks as necessary.

Job Responsibilities Works to ensure implementation of salary increases, reviews and calculates funds, and ensures compensation system data is accurate. Resolves grievances or complaints from the union regarding improper and untimely implementation of adjustments. Manages dues, dues deduction, and seniority lists. Ensures that new appointments and terminations are captured appropriately. Assists the Director in advising departments on the handling of issues related to performance assessment and discipline. Responds to inquiries regarding policy interpretation (i.e., Travel Reimbursement Policy) and contract interpretation. Collaborates with respective units within WCM to ensure Departments are following processes that will help administer bargaining unit contract (i.e., personnel files, appointment letters, pre-hire packages, and onboarding documents sent out timely).   Coordinates labor relations monthly meetings and training (as needed) with departments to ensure data (i.e., appointment and termination date, compensation) is accurate and updated appropriately (first 3-6 months of contract). Assists the Director in the second/third step grievance process, including, reviewing, counseling, negotiating, investigating, preventing, and settling grievances. Assists with conducting health/safety committee and labor relations meetings with the union. Assists in managing all aspects of the layoff and recall pool process. Assists with other human resources projects and tasks as needed. Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related experience Experience

Approximately 3-5 yrs of related work experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills. Must be able to take initiative with the ability to be a team player. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office applications and human resources information systems. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships and the demonstrated ability to collaborate with all levels of HR and business management preferred. Ability to negotiate and influence others preferred. Licenses and Certifications Working Conditions/Physical Demands

 

 

 

 

 

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