Director, Labor & Employee Relations

Overview

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY people do more than diagnose and treat; we uplift the spirits and dignity of patients because we love what we do, and it shows. PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness.

 

PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States.  Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.  

 

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Director, Labor & Employee Relations will shape and oversee the implementation of effective Labor & Employee Relations solutions for PAGNY’s 3,500+ employees. The Director, Labor & Employee Relations will provide strategic direction, leadership and expertise in on Employee & Labor Relations and Compliance. The Director, Labor & Employee Relations will establish programs, practices and training to support the adherence to all relevant employment laws and regulations.  Working closely with the Director of Benefits and the Director of Talent Acquisition, will establish consistent labor & employee relation practices throughout the various PAGNY locations. The Director, Labor & Employee Relations will be the definitive authority on employee and labor relations matters, collaborating with the General Counsel’s office as needed.

 

• Develop guidelines, policies and procedures for the proper handling of employee & labor relations issues and investigations in accordance with applicable employment and labor laws
• Provide support and guidance for site HR leaders in the education and counsel of all levels of supervision on employee and labor relations matters.
• Ensure proper and uniform interpretation and implementation of multiple collective bargaining agreements including the grievance, arbitration and collective bargaining process.
• Oversee the creation of employee relations tools, programs, and processes to mitigate factors negatively impacting organizational performance.
• Lead the development and implementation of a variety of qualitative and quantitative measures to track the effectiveness of employee & labor relations processes.
• Recommend and establish human resources policies and procedures.
• Examine and re-engineer operations and procedures and develop and implement new strategies and procedures
• Create strategic training and organizational development plans to meet personal, professional, and organizational needs of employees
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a proven progressive track record in Labor & Employee Relations, preferably in a hospital or other health care setting at a Director Level.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field is required with a minimum of 10 years of experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role. A Juris Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal state and city laws pertaining to employment and labor matters.
• Strong leadership skills, including organization, project management, delegation and analytical skills.
• Ability to apply creative problem solving to various business issues.
• Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization and influence key decision makers.
• Ability to facilitate and lead change effectively.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight time-frames

Benefits include:

• Salary range - $200,000.00
• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service
• Choice of a three-tiered nearly FREE medical plan
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage
• Generous paid time off program

 

 

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military