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Assoc Dir Human Resources 3 Labor Relations

Grade 63

New York State has approximately 13 positions* in this title statewide. You may view a breakdown of positions by county. This position exists in various agencies statewide. View links to all New York State agencies including agencies that have this title. For more information, New York State employees can contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322. If you are not a current New York State employee, you can use the Department of Civil Service Web site to explore possible employment opportunities.

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Career Ladder

A listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series. The salary schedule for this career ladder is also available.

  1. Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 Labor Rel

    Similar to Grade 13

  2. Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 Labor Rel

    Similar to Grade 14

  3. Human Resources Specialist 1 Labor Relations

    Grade 18

  4. Human Resources Specialist 2 Labor Relations

    Grade 23

  5. Human Resources Specialist 3 Labor Relations

    Grade 61

  6. Assoc Dir Human Resources 2 Labor Relations

    Grade 62

  7. Assoc Dir Human Resources 3 Labor Relations

    Grade 63

  8. Assoc Dir Human Resources 4 Labor Relations

    Grade 64

Summary of Job Description

As an Associate Director Human Resources 3 (Labor Relations), you would:

•Plan, develop, and direct the labor relations program for an agency or a group of facilities.

•Direct the implementation of collective bargaining agreements.

•Represent the agency in both statewide and agency level negotiations; and direct or participate in labor management committees.

•Provide expert advice and assistance to program managers and supervisors in disciplinary matters.

•Review and evaluate policies and procedures; and recommend and implement new and revised ones.

•Review and evaluate changes in negotiated agreements; and advise management of their impact on the labor relations program.

•Supervise lower level professional and clerical staff involved in labor relations activities.

•Schedule and assign work to subordinate staff; and adjust work load to reflect changes.  Monitor work progress and review completed work.

•Provide advice and consultation to supervisors and managers to ensure proper interpretation and administration of contract provisions and avoid misunderstandings that may lead to employee dissatisfaction and grievances.

•Conduct the most difficult and sensitive hearings and investigations.

•Make recommendations for appropriate action in disciplinary cases; draft and issue written communications; and ensure responses are consistent and adhere to procedure across the agency.

•Assess labor relations training needs; and develop training materials and curricula regarding employee relations, collective bargaining, contract administration, and employee discipline.

•Assist the Governor's Office of Employee Relations in presenting the State's case at improper practice hearings before the Public Employment Relations Board.

•Prepare witnesses for both direct and cross examination at disciplinary arbitration hearings, prepare and present opening statement outlining witness testimony, case evidence, and theory of the case.  

•Deliver closing argument summarizing major points of State's case or draft written brief summarizing main arguments and presenting persuasive discussion of management's case.

•Act as liaison with legal office on issues involving employee relations activity, including litigation involving disciplinary action or grievance determinations, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Division of Human Rights complaints.

•Develop proposals for funding labor management projects from the various quality of work life committees and assist in their implementation.

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Summary of Minimum Qualifications

Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. If substitutions for education and/or experience are allowed, this information would be available on the announcement.

This position is filled by promotion and requires one year of service as an Associate Director Human Resources 2 (Labor Relations).

For informational purposes only, click on the examination number(s) listed below to see the current or previous examination(s) that are used to fill this title.

How to Apply

This title is filled via promotion by the agency or agencies which have this title. Candidates must have had appropriate service in the promotional field for this title to be eligible for consideration. Applicants must apply directly to the agency or agencies that have this title.

Career Mobility

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through other examinations, additional education and/or work experience or transfer opportunities. For additional information or clarification of transfer determinations, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office. Visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists. If you are not a current New York State employee, see Employment Opportunities with New York State and find out how to become a New York State employee.

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