Human Resources Specialist ; Labor Relations) or Trainee or Trainee

Duties Description

Under the supervision of the Human Resources Specialist 2 Labor Relations, the incumbent will administer labor relations activities for the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary Labor Relations liaison for assigned Addiction Treatment Centers.
• Travel to assigned ATCs and maintain a regular on‑site presence, including biweekly visits to each assigned facility.
• Meet with facility leadership and supervisors to discuss current and emerging employee relations matters.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to supervisors regarding employee conduct, performance, attendance, workplace expectations, and supervisory responsibilities.
• Assist supervisors in identifying appropriate courses of action for employee relations matters in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements, Civil Service rules, agency policies, procedures, and established Labor Relations practices.
• Reviews and evaluates Justice Center complaints; communicates with agency legal staff as necessary, performs investigations and provides advisement to managers or supervisors.
• Reviews, evaluates and investigates workplace violence complaints.
• Provides advice, support and consultation to supervisors and managers to ensure proper interpretation and administration of contract provisions and avoid misunderstandings that may lead to employee dissatisfaction and grievances.
• Provide hands‑on assistance to supervisors in addressing workplace issues, including preparation for employee meetings and development of appropriate documentation.
• Conduct on‑site fact‑finding and employee, supervisory, and witness interviews as necessary.
• Participate in meetings with facility management and staff when Labor Relations representation or consultation is required.
• Represents OASAS at various labor relations functions, such as disciplinary arbitrations, grievance & disciplinary reviews, and performance evaluation appeals.
• Identify recurring or emerging employee relations issues and elevate significant matters to higher‑level Labor Relations staff when appropriate
• Other duties as assigned.

Under the supervision of the Human Resources Specialist 2 Labor Relations, the incumbent will administer labor relations activities for the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary Labor Relations liaison for assigned Addiction Treatment Centers.
• Travel to assigned ATCs and maintain a regular on‑site presence, including biweekly visits to each assigned facility.
• Meet with facility leadership and supervisors to discuss current and emerging employee relations matters.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to supervisors regarding employee conduct, performance, attendance, workplace expectations, and supervisory responsibilities.
• Assist supervisors in identifying appropriate courses of action for employee relations matters in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements, Civil Service rules, agency policies, procedures, and established Labor Relations practices.
• Reviews and evaluates Justice Center complaints; communicates with agency legal staff as necessary, performs investigations and provides advisement to managers or supervisors.
• Reviews, evaluates and investigates workplace violence complaints.
• Provides advice, support and consultation to supervisors and managers to ensure proper interpretation and administration of contract provisions and avoid misunderstandings that may lead to employee dissatisfaction and grievances.
• Provide hands‑on assistance to supervisors in addressing workplace issues, including preparation for employee meetings and development of appropriate documentation.
• Conduct on‑site fact‑finding and employee, supervisory, and witness interviews as necessary.
• Participate in meetings with facility management and staff when Labor Relations representation or consultation is required.
• Represents OASAS at various labor relations functions, such as disciplinary arbitrations, grievance & disciplinary reviews, and performance evaluation appeals.
• Identify…