Candidate Information | Title | Talent Acquisition Labor Relations | Target Location | US-NJ-North Brunswick | | 20,000+ Fresh Resumes Monthly | |
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| | Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateSUMMARY:Employment and Labor Relations professional with 20+ years of experience in Federal, State, and Local employment laws. I have proven successful as a collaborative team leader/manager, resolving complex employee, labor, and legal issues. Expert in disciplinary, mediation, and grievance procedures. Negotiated collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and provided advisory services (mediation) to managers, supervisors, and employees on severe and sensitive matters.EDUCATION:RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY, SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND LABOR RELATIONSMaster of Science in Labor and Employment Relations.Bachelor of Science (Magna Cum Laude).Rutgers University & SHRM Certificates Diversity in the Workplace, Diversity without Division, and Creating and Implementing a DEI Strategy, Talent Acquisition Getting Talent Back to Work, Employing Abilities at Work, Interviewing, Hiring & OnboardingRutgers University Certificate Public Sector Labor Management Relations, and Conflict Resolution and NegotiationMEMBERSHIPS:SHRM Society of Human Resources ManagementNJLERA New Jersey Labor and Employment Relations AssociationEXPERIENCE:PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK (PAGNY) NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALSPosition: Labor Relations Specialist (2024)Processes grievances and allegations of contract violations and provides oversight and recommendations to management personnel as requested. Negotiates the settlement for grievance cases.Leads investigations regarding both internal and external employee complaints concerning workplace issues, including but not limited to, harassment, discrimination, and violation of company policies.Maintains records within respective databases pertaining to grievances, arbitrations, investigations, agency complaints, and corrective action.RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY (2004 - 2024)Position: Administrative Assistant/S1 (2013 2024)Responsible for talent acquisition, hiring proposals, application workflow, immigration, payroll (Cornerstone), PeopleSoft processing, time reporting, maintaining budgets, and compliance.Position: NJ Department of Corrections/Rutgers Ombudsman/S1 (2004 2013)Strong ability to conduct investigations and report findings, both written and verbally.Handle all inquiries about staff and inmates medical complaints and grievances.Credentialing verification: DEA, CDS, Board of Medical Examiners, and malpractice liability insurance.TEAMSTERS (2005 2024)Position: Assistant Business Agent Labor and Employment RelationsHeavily involved in contract negotiations, disciplinary actions, grievance, mediation, and arbitration.Provide advice and counsel to managers and supervisors regarding personnel practices, company policy, and employment laws to ensure compliance.Meet with management to discuss possible development/disciplinary actions to be taken and recommend solutions.Interview workers to gather their responses to general factors affecting worker morale, motivation, and efficiency.Partner with senior management to implement department and corporate realignment of employee resources.Assist in new hire and termination activities.Expert in interpreting policies, procedures, and state and federal legislation related to employment practices, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, FMLA, DOL regulations, EEOC compliance, and related employment laws.Strong ability to conduct investigations and report findings, both written and verbally.VOLUNTEER SERVICES:Rutgers Senate Committee, Appeals and Hearing Board, and Campus AdvisorDEI Fellowship and Committee Member |