Associate Director - Employee Relations - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

The Associate Director of Employee Relations/ISMMS HR is accountable for handing all employee relations matters within the Icahn School of Medicine as well as Human Resources protocols and procedures for Faculty, Residents, Fellows and Post Doctoral Fellows throughout the institution.

• Employee relations matters, including advisement and guidance to MSSM faculty and staff on matters related to institutional policies, discipline, performance management, separation/terminations, including: developing and recommending appropriate corrective actions/progressive discipline, advising on communication approaches, documentation; drafting disciplinary documents; negotiating and drafting of separation agreements.  troubleshooting departmental adherence to FMLA, ADA, and other HR protocol and compliance procedures
• Investigations related to various levels of MSSM faculty, fellows, residents, post doctoral fellows, and staff, including collaboration with Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Relations, Legal, and Compliance
• Oversees employee/labor relations at the Affiliates including supervising the Regional HR Manager on all labor/employee relations matters; advise on disruptive behavior; interpreting the HR policies and collective bargaining agreements as well as assisting with advising and guiding management on applications of same. Consultative role for grievances, arbitrations, and law suits. Partnering with Unions for labor management issues
• Serves as second chair to chief negotiator during union negotiations for collective bargaining agreement renewals. Assists in developing strategies and coordinating preparations for negotiations for collective bargaining agreement renewals
• Advises on FMLA/PFL procedures as well as other laws, regulations and policies to faculty, fellows, residents, post doctoral fellows, and staff
• Develop and conduct training programs related to employee relations and policies and procedures for all levels of MSSM personnel
• Maintenance of department investigatory database
• Performs other related duties as required to support the HR function for ISMMS  and Mount Sinai Services (Affiliates)

• Bachelor's degree in public health/administration or business or a related field or equivalent education and experience; Master's is preferred
• 5-7 years of experience in a professional business environment, with health related, project management and supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrate intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and Applicant Tracking Systems
• Outstanding Interpersonal skills including the ability to influence others
• Strong leadership skills required
• Advanced PC skills are essential

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $99999.98 - $185399.8 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.