Labor Relations Specialist

NY HELP No Agency Homes and Community Renewal Title Labor Relations Specialist Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $67119 to $67119 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.50 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address 38-40 State Street City Albany State NY Zip Code 12207 Duties Description New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the Stateu2019s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. HCR is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.The Office of Professional Services (OPS) is responsible for all administrative and support services, including Human Resources, Communications and Public Information, Legal Affairs, Fair Housing, Policy Development, Competitive Procurement and Contract Management, Fiscal Planning, Accounting and Treasury Services, Facilities and Building Management Services, Internal Audit, Project Management and Information Technology Services. OPS values professionals that enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and who have the skills required to effectively plan, direct, and coordinate HCRu2019s wide array of support services. Responsibilities:u2022 Develop and maintain an ongoing dialogue with DC-37, PEF, CSEA and UAWu2022 Participation in labor/management committees and quarterly labor/management meetings;u2022 Participation in Health and Safety meetings and committeesu2022 Serve as a resource for management re: labor relations techniques and practices, including collaboration with the Office of Training and Development to conduct related training for Agency staff;u2022 Annual WPV site reviews across the agency, including working with OTPD on yearly WPV training module;u2022 Conduct field visits to HCR's various locations to assess and address labor relations issues;u2022 Assist in administering labor contracts for DC-37, PEF, CSEA and UAW;u2022 Advise and assist HCR staff on the discipline process and encourage proactive practices to minimize the need for disciplinary actions;u2022 Investigate employee misconduct, gather information and address issues, accordingly;u2022 Investigate workplace violence incident reports, gather information and address issues, accordingly;u2022 Consult with HCR staff regarding conduct that may require disciplinary action, recommend appropriate penalties and prepare drafts of Notices of Discipline for review and approval by the Labor Relations Manager, Director of Human Resources Management and the Office of Legal Affairs;u2022 Represent HCR at disciplinary appeal hearings before an independent arbitrator;u2022 Conduct grievance hearings for contract and non- contract grievances;u2022 May supervise lower level professional and support staff in the Office of Human Resources Management. u2022 Administers employee discipline and grievance procedures in accordance with three collective bargaining agreements; coordinates with upper management from the three integrated entities that comprise Homes and Community Renewal.u2022 Provides advice to supervisors and managers to ensure proper interpretation and administration of contract provisions, especially in the context of an integrated agency.u2022 Employee Relations Liaison with HR Specialist/Agency Units;u2022 Scheduler for Interrogations, hearings, mtgs for various LR matters;u2022 General Office duties u2013 typing, filing, copying, research or file review, updating and maintaining LR policy and procedures information and online tracking;u2022 Review and comment on Formal Counseling's, along with tracking or approval for filing; Minimum Qualifications A Civil Service exam is not required for this position. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience or six years of experience performing various human resources/labor relations activities such as investigations, employee relations, contract interpretation. An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the duties of the position may be considered at the discretion of the Agency. u2022 Ability to manage complicated issues, act in good judgement and make informed decisionsu2022 Union experience in both public and non-profit sector preferredu2022 Experience in conducting workplace investigations and drafting reports on said investigationsu2022 Demonstrated problem solving abilitiesu2022 Must possess high credibility and commitment to confidentiality and professional integrityu2022 Must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environmentu2022 Excellent interpersonal skillsu2022 Demonstrated research, analytical and time management skillsu2022 Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with verbal and written communication.u2022 Ability to navigate Word, Excel, Share point, Webex and other Microsoft Office programs.Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bacheloru2019s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a masteru2019s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Additional Comments This position is NOT a NYS Civil Service position. The position will be placed on our public corporation payroll, which operate as a quasi- state agency. Employees who are on the public corporation payroll receive the same benefits as other New York State employees without having to take an examination. The current salary for this position has been set at $67,119. The salary is subject to approval from the NYS Governors Appointments Office. Please provide a current resume if interested in appointment. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Anna Livingston Telephone Fax Email Address Address Street 38-40 State Street 2N City Albany State NY Zip Code 12207 Notes on Applying Please submit a current resume if interested.Link to apply:

Created: 2026-03-07