Strategic Director of Employee & Labor Relations

The Director of Employee and Labor Relations for Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) will provide a broad range of strategic Employee and Labor Relations across multiple business functions as well as assist with Talent Management, Compensation, Benefits, and Finance. In this environment, the Director will act as an extended staff member and close advisor to school leadership, developing strategic workforce plans, advising on organizational development needs and proactively addressing all human capital concerns including relocating and on-boarding strategies.

To be successful the Director will need the gravitas to establish immediate credibility and adeptly engage the leaders in addressing their human capital business concerns. Taking a highly consultative approach and speaking from a deep knowledge base, the Director will bring fresh perspective, new insights and a sense of partnership to the relationship s/he will build with the School’s leadership team.

• Oversee human resources responsibilities across ISMMS; uses data and fact-based problem-solving techniques to improve processes and outcomes. Ensures that all operations run according to institutional and departmental policies and in accordance with any government or regulatory requirements as applicable.
• Handles internal investigations for various levels of ISMMS (faculty, fellows, residents, post- doctoral fellows, and staff), including collaboration with Legal and Compliance departments.
• Manages, interprets, and educates the faculty and staff on the collective bargaining agreement for the post-doctoral fellows who are newly organized. Hearing grievances and other issues presented by the union on behalf of the post-doctoral fellows and the Principal Investigators who supervise them.
• Plans, develops, and/or maintains departmental standard operating procedures. Regularly reviews policies and procedures and makes changes or recommends changes to superiors as necessary.
• Collaborate with leadership throughout the School of Medicine to identify personnel needs, workforce planning strategies, and search assignments. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with leadership, and other team members to create a partnership.
• Serve as HR liaison with department administrators and professional staff regarding the ISMMS policies and procedures and personnel administration. Plans, develops, and maintains departmental standard operating procedures. Regularly reviews policies and procedures and makes changes or recommendations, as well as provides guidance to Administrators and Managers regarding human resources matters, field departmental issues, and confer on restructuring.
• Advisement of HR policies and Faculty handbook interpretations, including leave procedures for faculty, fellows, residents, post-doctoral fellows, and staff.
• Develop and conduct training programs related to employee relations and policies and procedures for ISMMS faculty and staff.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
  

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required. Master's degree preferred
• 6 plus years of progressive HR generalist experience. Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures relevant to Human Resources.
• Must have a proven track record of relationship building with both internal and external customers.
• Must have experience with recruitment and sourcing candidates as well as compensation knowledge, experience with job analysis, general compensation practices and salary structure design.
• Ability to handle employee conflicts and differences by interpreting verbal/ non-verbal behavior, detecting perceptions and needs of staff.
• Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to understand business strategy and goals.
• Demonstrated HR knowledge and experience in a technology organization strongly preferred.
• Ability to move about on campus and offsite buildings, may include travel.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills to interact with all levels of an organization and within and across diverse cultures.
• Analyze and resolve a wide variety of complex issues or problems.
• Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Excel Data organization and reporting as well as other MS Office products and HRIS.
• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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 $140000 - $230000 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.