VP Of HR, Labor And Employee Relations

Vice President, Human Resources, Labor and Employee Relations

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources, and with wide latitude for the use of independent initiative, judgment and decision making, the Vice President, Human Resources, Labor and Employee Relations will supervise the staff of the Labor Relations and Employee Relations Units; review and assess work product; coordinate and oversee special projects; and serve as key advisor on labor relations policy, personnel and labor relations programs, and various labor-management matters with regular and recurring participation in agency policy committees and meetings. The Vice President, Human Resources, Labor and Employee Relations will serve as an agency negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations and spokesperson in labor-management meetings and other forums. When required, Vice President, Human Resources, Labor and Employee Relations acts for the Senior Vice President of Human Resources and represents the Senior Vice President and/or NYCHA at meetings with representatives of other City agencies and outside organizations.

Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Labor Relations
• Direct and oversee the performance of research and analysis of both union and management proposals.
• Prepare recommendations and position reports.
• Participate in the collective bargaining process as spokesperson, strategic counsel, policy advisor, chief researcher and labor costing advisor for negotiations and impasse proceedings.
• Implement the items arrived at through the process.
• Prepare or assist in preparations for grievance arbitration, improper practice petition hearings and other such proceedings.
• Promote sound contract administration and harmonious labor-management relations.
• Conduct professional research on complex issues in support of collective bargaining negotiations with multiple labor unions, including quantitative and qualitative analysis of management and union proposals and the preparation of comprehensive reports and recommendations.
• Provide direct assistance in the identification and review of management options; the construction of management action plans and policy formulation.
• Administer contracts and grievances, including implementation of labor agreements; contract interpretation; formal and informal dispute resolution at various stages or levels.
• Administer welfare, annuity and training fund agreements.
• Coordinate skilled trades job picks.
• Employee Relations
• Promote sound and harmonious working relations between superiors and subordinates and between co-workers.
• Advise on means to optimize working conditions and steps conducive to disturbance-free work.
• Provide guidance on Civil Service Law and rules and regulations pertaining to fitness for duty and disciplinary due process rights.
• Recommend best approaches to progressive discipline.
• Evaluate all requests for terminations, demotions and suspensions.
• Monitor employee pre- and post-General Trial suspensions.
• Direct management coaching and mediation practices and advise on employee performance and disciplinary matters.
• Oversee probation evaluation process.

NOTE: Preferred candidates will be those already serving permanently in the civil service title of Administrative Staff Analyst, or those whose list number is reachable on the open competitive list 9058.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

Additional Information: 1. INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED LIST FOR THE SAME TITLE. 2. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS). Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.