Director (OBH), Labor Relations

The Labor Director is responsible for assisting the Director of Human Resources in the effective Management of Labor and Employee Relations.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining an effective labor/employee relations program and philosophy throughout the hospital.
• Hear and adjudicate all third step grievances filed by the collective bargaining units associated with the hospital.
• Investigate and resolve employee internal and external complaints.
• Responsible for counseling and consulting with management personnel on the appropriate use of corrective discipline.
• Responsible for preparation of arbitration, unemployment and Government Agency hearings.
• Anticipate the need for new Human Resources Policies and Procedures and recommends changes to existing policies.
• Train Line Managers in Labor and Employee Relations skills.
• Act as liaison between 1199 and hospital departments in the interpretation and application for the contractual agreements.
• Conduct Departmental Labor Management meeting with the union and management personnel.
• Provide supervision to assigned Labor/Employee Relations staff.
• Conduct exit interview.
• Negotiate the settlement for grievance and arbitration cases when necessary.
• Maintain records pertaining to grievances, arbitrations, agency complaints, discipline and unemployment.
• Promote positive employee relations through the development and use of employee recognition and employee activity programs.
• Consult with legal counsel when necessary.
• Participate in union negotiations.
• Other duties and projects as assigned to the Manager.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience required.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience required in similar Human Resources role with responsibility for management of labor issues.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mediate labor and employee relations problems.
• Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires prolonged periods of sitting and use of a computer and screen viewing throughout the working day.
• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day. 
• Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

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The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.