Labor Relations Associate-Human Resources Labor Relations-Mount Sinai West/Mount Sinai Morningside-Full Time-Days

The Labor Relations Representative supports most Labor Relations initiatives and daily operations, including assisting in FMLA (Family Medical Leave) employee counseling, contract negotiation support, employee grievances and other assigned responsibilities.

• Provides guidance to employees and administrators on the grievance process, FMLA, layoffs, suspensions, and other related matters.
• Assists Labor Relations leadership in decision support, grievance meetings and preparation of cases (i.e., arbitrations, civil court cases).    May serve as case investigator and hearing officer.
• Participates in downsizing/lay-off processes.
• Establishes, monitors and provides all necessary reports as per bargaining unit contracts on a regular basis.
• Responsible for creation of contracts and monthly invoices for vendors as necessary.
• May function as back-up for the Disaster Drill Human Resources Task Force should the Emergency Procedures Plan be activated.
• May serve as Coordinator the 1199 Mentorship Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or combination of equivalent education and applicable experience.

• 3 years experience in a labor relations setting, preferably in a healthcare environment.