Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleEmployee Relations Specialist

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $75351 to $94104 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Dr

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business or Public Administration or a related field and at least 4 years of direct experience handling employee/labor relations in a business setting.
2 years experience in labor relations in a NYS agency at a grade 18 or higher can substitute for the Bachelor's degree.
PREFERRED:
A Master's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business or Public Administration or a related field
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to exercise sound and prudent judgment
Ability to effectively deal with sensitive issues, often involving interpersonal conflict
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Self-starter who has the ability to work independently
Experience conducting workplace investigations
Experience administering a union contract, including grievance administration
Expertise and experience with various Labor Laws, including COBRA, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, NYS Human Rights, Worker's Compensation , ACA, Civil Service and Taylor Law
Public sector labor relations experience
Commitment to providing exceptional customer service

Duties Description This position provides direct professional support to the Director of Human Resources and the Assistant Manager of Human Resources in all aspect of labor and employee relations. General areas of responsibility include conflict resolution, policy development, investigations, counseling and discipline and labor law compliance.

Additional Comments This position is "Confidential" and does not come under the jurisdiction of the Department of Civil Service. New appointees to Confidential positions must serve a one year probationary period.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Department

Telephone

Fax 5184472634

Email Address strsrecruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street NYSTRS

10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

 

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for a position for which you are qualified, apply online. Our application may be found by visiting the NYSTRS homepage, www.nystrs.org. Once there, simply click on About NYSTRS and then Employment Opportunities. You will find a link to our employment application there. Please note that resumes will not be accepted as a substitute, in whole or part, for a completed application.