Labor Relations Representative-QESS-57000-001

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

1. Provides guidance to employees and department administrators on the grievance process, complaints, leaves of absence, layoffs, discipline and other related matters.
2. Assists departmental leadership in decision support, grievance meetings and preparation of cases and investigations. May serve as case investigator and hearing officer.
3. Participates in downsizing/layoff processes.
4. May serve as a scribe for investigations.
5. Interprets human resources policies and the various handbooks in Mount Sinai (i.e., Faculty, Post-doctoral Fellows Manual/CBA; House Staff Manual in conjunction with Human Resources Policy Manual); represents needs to Corporate Human Resources and vice versa: keeps department administrators informed of developments in policies from Corporate HR/Deans Office, Labor Relations, Legal and other relevant policy updates/changes.
6. Establishes, monitors and provides all necessary reports for Human Resources and reports per bargaining unit contracts on a regular basis.
7. Responsible for creation of contracts and monthly invoices for vendors as necessary.
8. May function as back-up for the Disaster Drill Human Resources Task Force should the Emergency Procedures Plan be activated.
9. Other responsibilities as assigned.

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

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

-Intermediate experience in MS Office Suite.

-Superior written and oral communication skills.