Labor & Employment Counsel

ArchCare Program: Community Services

Location: New York, NY (Midtown Manhattan office, 5 days a week)

Overview:

ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it – at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it’s a privilege and our calling.

We are proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®, a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits/Perks:

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
• Participation in 403 (b)
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Discounted membership: Plum Benefits
• Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars

The Labor & Employment Counsel provides advice and counsel to management and Human Resource professionals on a broad range of legal issues including, but not limited to, labor and employee relations, discipline and terminations, and internal investigations. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, the Labor & Employment Counsel, in concert with Senior Vice President Human Resources, oversees labor union grievances, hearings, monitor labor activity, and quickly respond to issues, including participation in labor negotiations. The Labor & Employment Counsel will evaluate Archcare employment and labor practices and recommend ways to improve labor and employee relations. He/she will draft and revise policies and communicate changes in policies and procedures and applicable laws and ensure all employment practices within Archcare programs are in compliance with policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable law.

• Shape the labor relations culture of the health system by providing effective guidance and counsel.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with union representatives and coordinate and participate in labor-management meetings as requested by the unions or management.
• Provide a resource to all levels of management related to policy and procedures, Collective bargaining Agreement language interpretation, and past practices.
• Oversee all grievances, grievance hearings, monitor labor activity, and quickly respond to issues, including participation in labor negotiations.
• Attend settlement conferences, civil court cases and arbitrations.
• Coordinate investigations and accumulate information for the defense of all arbitrations, complaints, and litigation. Lead the investigation process, when necessary.
• Ensure all grievances are heard in a timely manner and consult on all third step grievance responses.
• Review and approve all third step responses involving terminations and contract interpretation issues.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel on employment litigation matters and administrative charges.
• Monitor the effectiveness of labor policies and practices on care members; and make recommendations to Senior Vice President, Human Resources on proposed changes.
• Prepare periodic reports concerning labor relations matters.
• Ensure Archcare adherence to all laws and regulations, including FLSA, EEO, OSHA, NLRB, ADA, FMLA. Interpret such matters for management and staff, providing appropriate counsel, as necessary.
• Comply with all internal and external reporting requirements.
• Manage all adverse action, employment related matters, CHRC results, litigation, compliance hotline investigations, reductions in force, separation agreements, and workplace accommodations.
• Facilitating legal training as necessary

Job Type: Full Time

Please note: This is not a remote position.

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Five (5) year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar.
• Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
• Minimum of 5+ years of organized labor and employment law experience with practical knowledge of federal, NY state and local employment laws.
• Professional experience in labor relations & collective bargaining negotiations.
• Experience in trials/administrative hearings.
• Experience providing advice to management on counseling, discipline, grievances, arbitrations, outside complaints and litigation.
• Experience coordinating case preparation for arbitrations, complaints, litigation and legal issues.

Education:

• Juris Doctor

$165,000-210,000 per year