Hospital for Special Surgery · 2 months ago
Associate Director Employee Relations
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$112K/yr - $171K/yr
8+ years expHospital for Special Surgery is a top-ranked hospital for orthopedics and rheumatology, committed to exceptional talent and a supportive environment. The Associate Director of Employee Relations will lead investigations, partner with managers on performance issues, and provide guidance on employee concerns and HR policies.
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Responsibilities
Conduct and lead investigations related to allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage & hour, and policy violations
Partner with managers to fairly address performance and/or conduct issues with consistency and efficiency, while demonstrating appropriate nuance and adaptability
Coach, educate and empower managers on correct methodology for preventing and addressing issues, ensuring the right balance of risk mitigation, engagement and fairness
Provide a safe and trusted place for employees, listening and helping address their workplace concerns
Partner with Leave Management team, advising and guiding on complex leave and accommodation situations
Leverage ER and other metrics to identify trends and recommend preventive strategies and long-term solutions
Interpret and communicate HR policies, recommending updates where necessary and/or beneficial
Collaborate regularly with ER team members, Human Resources colleagues in other focus areas, and internal stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance, Risk, Security
Remain abreast of current and changing employment laws
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of 8 years in an Employee Relations role, or as an HR Generalist with significant employee relations experience
Ability to effectively manage time to handle multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Deep understanding of U.S. employment laws (Federal, State, and Local)
Positive, solutions-focused mindset
Resourceful – able to conceive of and implement things that may not have been done before
Forward-thinking, innovative individual who seeks to assess, improve and influence change
Coach, educate and empower managers on correct methodology for preventing and addressing issues, ensuring the right balance of risk mitigation, engagement and fairness
Collaborative, with proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships
Confident and decisive in advising others
Impeccable attention to detail and follow-through
Strong technical and analytic skills, comfortable working with HR data
Active listener; ability to interpret to both verbal and nonverbal communications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Healthcare experience a plus
Benefits
Additional benefits consistent with the role
Company
Hospital for Special Surgery
Hospital for special surgery is the top ranked new york hospital for orthopedics and rheumatology.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.6MKey Investors
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)Flare Capital Partners
2023-06-12Grant· $10M
2022-10-25Series A· $21M
2018-07-16Grant· $5.6M
Leadership Team
Tara M. McCoy
Chief Executive Officer, HSS Florida
Bill Donato
Senior Advisor Supply Chain
Recent News
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2026-01-13
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