A health services network in Westchester County is actively seeking a Director of Employee & Labor Relations to join their growing team.About the Opportunity:
- Setting: Long Term Care
- Hours: M-F Business Hours
The Director of Employee & Labor Relations will:
- Cultivate positive employee relations in both union and non-union environments, including implementing programs and addressing concerns to foster collaborative relationships.
- Manage employment and labor relations activities, such as contract administration, negotiations, grievance handling, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.
- Develop and oversee talent acquisition strategies and processes, ensuring efficient hiring practices and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Provide leadership and direction to the HR team, including mentoring/coaching in talent management processes, policy development, and team improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with organizational leaders on retention, succession planning, and employee engagement strategies, while ensuring fair resolution of employee relations issues and compliance with applicable procedures and laws.
- Perform other duties, as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or related field of study. Master's preferred
- HR professional certification (PHR or SPHR) preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience specific to Talent Management with progressive responsibility, preferably in healthcare field.
- Demonstrated ability to manage employee relations matters in a union environment.
- Ability to evaluate and implement HR Programs and initiatives across multiple organizations with distinct cultures.
- Demonstrated knowledge for the practical application of human resources protocols in a variety of HR areas, such as employee relations, performance management, engagement, recruitment, retention and employee coaching.