Labor Relations Manager-57000-001

About the Role

The Employee and Labor Relations Representative supports most ISMMS 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.

Responsibilities

• Attend supervisory meetings and participate in leadership committees as needed.
• Provide advice and counseling to hospital leadership and departments.
• Guide employees and ISMMS department administrators on the grievance process, complaints, leaves of absence, layoffs, discipline, and other related matters.
• Assist departmental leadership in decision support, grievance meetings, and preparation of cases and investigations.
• Serve as case investigator and hearing officer.
• Participate in downsizing/layoff processes.
• Serve as a scribe for investigations.
• Interpret human resources policies and various handbooks in ISMMS (e.g., Faculty, Post-doctoral Fellows Manual/CBA; House Staff Manual in conjunction with Human Resources Policy Manual).
• Represent needs to Corporate Human Resources and vice versa; keep ISMMS department administrators informed of developments in policies from Corporate HR/Deans Office, Labor Relations, Legal, and other relevant updates.
• Establish, monitor, and provide all necessary reports for Human Resources per bargaining unit contracts on a regular basis.
• Create contracts and monthly invoices for vendors as necessary.
• Function as back-up for the Disaster Drill Human Resources Task Force should the Emergency Procedures Plan be activated.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or combination of equivalent education and applicable experience.
• 4+ years of experience in a labor relations setting, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Basic MS Office Suite skills required.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $90,000–$110,000.

About the Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, over 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people by tackling complex healthcare challenges through discovery, education, and patient-centered care.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. Our leaders challenge outdated practices, promote respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences.