Labor Relations Specialist

Description

Summary:

The Labor Relations Specialist plays an integral role in Nuvance Healths goal of fostering positive and productive labor relations across the Nuvance Health system. The Labor Relations Specialist is responsible for providing support for the entire labor relations team systemwide, including assistance related to the administration of collective bargaining agreements (CBA), mid-contract bargaining efforts, labor and employee relations initiatives, labor management, documentation, and reporting. The Labor Relations Specialist will report directly to the Strategic Labor Relations Advisor for the Western Region but partner equally with the Strategic Labor Relations Advisor for the Eastern Region. The position will also collaborate and work closely with the AVPs of Human Resources for both regions and their teams, as well as in-house labor counsel. The position is based at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, with opportunity to work remotely on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepares comprehensive data analysis in preparation for and during labor negotiations. 
2. Develops standard data templates to ensure comprehensive analysis in preparation for labor negotiations, including economics, demographics, and projected proposal impacts. 
3. Conducts labor reporting and proactively identifies trends. Reviews cost and impact analyses of union proposals and analyzes impact of non-economic proposals. 
4. Monitors and maintains records of all grievances, tracks response times, and proactively follows up with HR Business Partners to ensure compliance with CBAs. 
5. Coordinates with union, management, labor relations team, and HR Business Partners to schedule labor management meetings and hearings. Prepares agendas and maintains minutes for labor management meetings and all related documentation. 
6. Logs all received Requests for Information (RFIs) in accordance with established Nuvance Health process. Provides support in the compilation of data required for RFI responses. Prepares responses and redacts any PHI, sensitive, confidential and/or nonresponsive information. 
7. Assists with data and document collection for requests related to unfair labor practice charges and labor arbitrations. Provides administrative support for both, where necessary, in consultation with internal and/or external counsel. 
8. Supports the operationalization of contract terms, including compiling data in order to administer compensation and benefits programs mandated by CBAs, including longevity bonuses and uniform allowances. 
9. Provides timely notification to unions of corrective actions issued. Assists in scheduling for employee interviews or investigatory processes. 
10. Collects and compiles delegate tracking information, and proactively notifies HR Business Partners in advance of delegate hours being met. 
11. Researches issues related to practices outlined in CBAs, including step increases and mandated increases. Coordinates resolution of issues with Payroll, HRIS, and other stakeholders. 
12. Assists in the development of labor relations related policy. 
13. Processes and ensures that labor relations related invoices are coded appropriately and paid in a timely manner (negotiation site charges, arbitrations, etc.). 
14. Models and maintains Nuvance Health values. 
15. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance
16. Performs other duties as required

Qualifications / Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and judgment.
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple priorities & established deadlines.
• Oral Communication - Speaks professionally in both positive and negative situations. Actively listens and ensures clarification.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively. Varies writing style to meet needs.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget, and conserves organizational resources.

Working Conditions:

Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Nuvance Health

Org Unit: 1998

Department: Labor Relations

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $32.23 - $59.86 Hourly