Employee Relations Specialist Jobs in New York

An Employee Relations Specialist in the human resources industry is primarily responsible for handling all aspects related to employee relations within an organization. They analyze and interpret existing policies and procedures, handle complaints and disputes, and execute disciplinary procedures. They also provide counseling and advice on work-related issues, participate in conflict resolution, and help to create a healthy work environment. They ensure the organization complies with all labor laws and regulations, and they play a key role in managing the relationship between employees and management.

An Employee Relations Specialist should have excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a good understanding of labor laws and regulations. They should preferably hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications, such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or Certified Employee Relations Professional (CERP), are highly desirable. Prior to becoming an Employee Relations Specialist, individuals might have roles such as Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Generalist, or Employee Relations Associate.

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Lead Employee Relations Consultant

  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago

Employment Law background, SHRM PHR, AWI Workplace Investigator Certification, or equivalent certification a plus....

Director of Labor & Employee Relations

  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago

Deep knowledge of employment laws, regulations, (EEO, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, etc.) and best practices. Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills....

Labor & Employee Relations Coordinator

  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago

Respond to unemployment claims and participate in Department of Labor hearing Stay updated on employment law changes and advise management on necessary policy updates....

Contract Employee Relations Specialist

  • New York, NY
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 13 days ago

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Employee Relations Consultant

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 14 days ago

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Labor Relations Specialist

  • Albany, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 14 days ago

Labor Relations Specialist STARTING SALARY: $73,409, PURSUANT TO THE RULES OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT JOB SUMMARY : Under the direct supervision of a Regional Director, the Labor Relations...

Employee Relations Consultant

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 16 days ago

Employee Relations Consultant#25-60013 $29.67-$48.06 per hour Buffalo, NY All On-site Job Description Our Client, a Health Insurance company, is looking for an Employee Relations Consultant for their...

Labor Relations Specialist, Labor Relations

  • New York, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 16 days ago

relations and personnel management activities....

Associate Employee Relations Specialist (Hybrid)

  • North New Hyde Park, NY
  • 18 days ago
  • North New Hyde Park, NY
  • 18 days ago

Logs and triages all requests ensuring appropriate assignment to an ACC Employee Relations Advisor....

Employee Relations Consultant, Sr. (Bilingual English/Spanish)

  • Latham, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • Latham, NY
  • 20 days ago

Anticipated End Date: 2025-05-09 Position Title: Employee Relations Consultant, Sr. (Bilingual English/Spanish) Job Description: Employee Relations Consultant Sr....

Employee Relations Consultant, Sr.

  • Latham, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • Latham, NY
  • 20 days ago

Anticipated End Date: 2025-05-09 Position Title: Employee Relations Consultant, Sr. Job Description: Employee Relations Consultant Sr....

Employee Relations Specialist

  • Plattsburgh, NY
  • 21 days ago
  • Plattsburgh, NY
  • 21 days ago

The Employee Relations Specialist will play a key role in assisting our US facility operations team to raise the bar on talent management, support our drive to maintain our high-performance culture...

Senior Employee Relations Advisor

  • Albany, NY
  • 22 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 22 days ago

Demonstrated understanding of employee relations practices, performance improvement processes, and policy interpretation. + **Other** : Strong knowledge of employment law, excellent communication and...

Conducts interviews and gathers information for employee relations matters such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other concerns; provides HR leadership with updates on the investigation...

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Salary for Employee Relations Specialist Jobs in New York

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Employee Relations Specialists in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.2%
Master's Degree
34.7%
Associate's Degree
5.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.7%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
High School or GED
4.3%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Employee Relations Specialists in New York
2-4 years
35.0%
10+ years
20.0%
4-6 years
15.0%
1-2 years
10.0%
8-10 years
10.0%
6-8 years
5.0%
Less than 1 year
5.0%



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