Labor Relations Specialist - Correctional Health Services

Labor Relations Specialist – Correctional Health Services

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)

Location: New York, NY

Base Pay: $ per year

Additional compensation: up to $ per year

PAGNY is a multispecialty medical practice group staffed across multiple municipal hospitals and clinics through an affiliation with NYC Health + Hospitals.

Under the supervision of the Director, Labor and Employee Relations, the Labor Relations Specialist supports all aspects of personnel administration and employee/labor relations within Correctional Health Services.

• Assist in Correctional Health Services (CHS) candidate recruitment, screening, and placement facilitation.
• Prepare employment trend data, analyze conditions, recommend improvements, and engage in employee activities.
• Review personnel procedures, collaborate on drafting, make recommendations, update employee handbooks and policies, and study electronic data processing applications.
• Counsel on personnel issues, job challenges, and training opportunities; coordinate in-house training, liaise with external agencies, and facilitate orientation.
• Implement and advise on employee performance review programs.
• Analyze training needs, recommend program modifications, and aid in curriculum development; conduct training on HR policies and legal obligations for managers.
• Lead employee interviews and investigations as required.
• Support collective bargaining negotiations, provide research for labor management issues, coordinate and oversee new contract implementation.
• Aid in contract interpretation and administration for site leadership; advise management on labor relations matters and union negotiations.
• Investigate and resolve employee grievances, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Conduct classification studies and make recommendations for job titles.
• Review requests for opportunity and affirmative action accommodations; facilitate interactive process and determine effective accommodations.
• Administer employee leaves and benefit plans.
• Represent Personnel Department on committees, at conferences, and lead Labor Management meetings.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and facilitate information exchange.
• Develop strategies for positive employee relations and ensure legal compliance.
• Resolve employee complaints and disciplinary issues following company policies.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze data for retention strategies.
• Stay updated on labor laws, industry trends, and best practices.

Entry level

Full-time

Human Resources

Hospitals and Health Care