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Associate Director, Employee Relations

@ Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, New York, United States
$125k-$135k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:providing guidance, conducting investigations, developing policies
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's required (Master's preferred); 5+ years employee relations experience; experience with investigations, collective bargaining, and employment law; strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide guidance and support to managers on day-to-day issues that may impact absence management, performance management, misconduct and disciplinary procedures.
  • Assist in the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures and other strategic HR program initiatives.
  • Work collaboratively with managers, employees and where applicable union representatives in resolving workplace concerns.
  • Provide collective bargaining agreement and policy interpretation, guidance, and implementation support.
  • Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the need to update Employee Handbook.
  • Review and responds to claims for unemployment insurance.
  • Maintain the Exit Survey Process, analyze data and provide recommendations based on findings.
  • Maintain and monitor reporting systems, data and records in relation to meeting employee engagement goals.
  • Assist in the development and execution of opportunities to enhance Einstein as a "great place to work".
  • Receive, investigate and respond to complaints, including sexual harassment and discrimination. Prepare report of findings and propose recommendations.
  • Support the design and delivery of employee relations trainings.
  • Assist and coordinate, as assigned, with employee events across the College, such as the annual appreciation day picnic, annual staff recognition awards and blood drives.
  • Work on special projects as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Experience and Educational Background :

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline required. Master's preferred. 
  • Five to seven years of related employee relations experience required.
  • Demonstrates experience in addressing employee relations issues, and working directly with managers and employees in addressing same.
  • Experience conducting workplace investigations, reports of misconduct or policy violations. 
  • Experience in an academic or research setting is a plus, but not a requirement.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Must have outstanding organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle highly confidential information in a mature and professional manner.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to conceptualize and think strategically.
  • Strong influencing and relationship skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Salary Range

USD $125,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary Range

USD $135,000.00/Yr.