Director, Labor & Employee Relations

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY), a tax-exempt organization affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals, has an opportunity for a Director, Labor and Employee Relations. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in New York State and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City’s public hospitals, numerous public health community-based practices, and the city’s Correctional Health Service.

The Mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

The Director, Labor and Employee Relations, will develop and oversee the implementation of effective Labor and Employee Relations strategies and provide solutions, direction, leadership, and expertise in the areas of Employee and Labor Relations for a unionized healthcare organization. The Director will develop programs, practices, and training to promote understanding and compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations. The Director will establish consistent Labor and Employee Relation practices throughout the organization.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with Legal Counsel.

Responsibilities:

Labor Strategy & Negotiation

• Develop and implement labor relations strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead negotiations for collective bargaining agreements.
• Interpret and administer labor contracts and agreements.

Compliance & Legal Oversight

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Advise management on legal implications of labor decisions.
• Represent the organization in arbitration hearings and labor board proceedings.

Dispute Resolution & Grievance Management

• Oversee grievance procedures and resolve employee disputes.
• Provide counsel on disciplinary actions and contract interpretation.
• Coordinate responses to Unfair Labor Practice charges.

Training & Development

• Deliver training to managers on labor relations, contract administration, and compliance.
• Promote understanding of labor policies and procedures across departments.

Employee Engagement & Relations

• Monitor employee satisfaction and engagement.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to improve workplace culture and relations.
• Lead the development and implementation of a variety of qualitative and quantitative measures to track the effectiveness of employee and labor relations processes.

• Proven experience in Labor and Employee Relations, preferably in a health care setting at a Director Level.
• Education -
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field is required.
  • Juris Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred.
• Experience - Minimum 10 years’ experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Skills - Strong knowledge of federal, state, and city laws pertaining to employment and labor relations matters.
• Strong leadership skills, including organization, project management, delegation, problem-solving, communication, change management, and analytical skills.

Exceptional Benefits include:

• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one
• Choice of a three-tiered, very low cost medical plans starting day one
• Excellent dental insurance, including orthodontics coverage starting day one
• Generous paid time off program

Annual salary for this position is $165,000 - $185,000*

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York Community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually.  Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace.  All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.  To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page.

*Salary Disclosure Information:

The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements.  The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits.  Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.