Assistant Director, Employer Relations and Placement

The 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds (TEF) provide comprehensive health, pension, and quality of life benefits to unionized workers represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. We are among the largest labor management funds in the nation, covering 400,000 members and their families. TEF offers an array of services to frontline healthcare workers including the opportunity to advance in healthcare occupations through college degrees and other types of education. TEF also runs an Employment Center through which 1199SEIU members, and the general public can obtain jobs in healthcare, joint labor and management work designed to improve workplace cohesion and health outcomes, and job security programs for laid off1199SEIU members.

If you are ready for the brightest career future, join us in this excellent opportunity to showcase your talents. We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Director, Employer Relations and Placement in the Employer Relations and Placement Unit - Employment & Job Placement Division.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Talent Acquisition Managers and Specialists, ensuring coordinated recruitment efforts across multiple 1199 healthcare networks in NYC (specializing in nursing homes/long term care) to meet employer needs and placement goals.

• Manage daily operations, ensuring alignment with recruitment strategies.

• Engage with healthcare employers to understand workforce needs, oversee job postings, and manage candidate referrals.

• Achieve successful job placements, reduce vacancy fill times, and increase employer satisfaction.

• Collaborate with the Career Services Unit to provide resume workshops, interview preparation, and job readiness training.

• Ensure job seekers are well-prepared, resulting in higher placement success and positive outcomes.

• Work with the Director to define strategic goals and support cross-functional initiatives.

• Drive collaborative efforts between business units to enhance placement outcomes and achieve division wide alignment.

• Coach, mentor, and develop managers and staff within both units.

• Facilitate staff development and professional growth, fostering a high-performing team.

• Track and analyze key metrics (placement rates, employer feedback).

• Use data insights to drive decisions, optimize division operations, and enhance employer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Counseling, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum six (6) years of experience in talent acquisition or workforce development, and experience managing large recruitment projects or regional hiring initiatives preferred; including 4 years in a supervisory role required.

• Strong leadership and project management skills with experience in multi-site team management.

• Knowledge of recruitment best practices and familiarity with ATS tools.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management tools.

• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability in balancing immediate needs with long-term goals.

• Experience in healthcare or unionized environments, familiarity with recruitment KPIs, and knowledge of local labor trends.

• Willingness to travel throughout the five boroughs, Hudson Valley and Long Island as needed to support recruitment and placement activities.

• Regional knowledge of the Hudson Valley and Bronx areas.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus (Spanish/French-Creole preferred).