Associate Director, Employee Relations

• 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.

 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.