Employee & Labor Relations Specialist

About New York Racing Association The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise to conduct thoroughbred racing at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of New York State's thoroughbred industry, which is responsible for 19,000 jobs and more than $3 billion in annual statewide economic impact. Accredited by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance, NYRA is a founding member of the Thoroughbred Safety Coalition, a group of the nation’s leading racing organizations working collaboratively to advance safety measures across the sport.

New York Racing Association

Thoroughbred horse racing year-round in the Empire State.

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nyra.com

1,001-5,000 employees

Entertainment Providers

Jamaica, NY

1955

Nonprofit

9.6k LinkedIn followers

• Overview Statement: The Employee & Labor Relations Specialist (ER/LR Specialist)
• acts as an advisor to assigned business units and interacts with every level of
• the organization in the day-to-day management of employee and labor relations.
• The ER/LR Specialist provides support to business units in interpreting and
• consistently applying policies, conducting investigations, and participating in
• union negotiations and contract interpretations. Working with the business
• units, the ER/LR Specialist will help identify and resolve employee and labor
• relations needs while delivering prompt and efficient support.

Required

• Establish relationships with assigned business units and coordinate with
• various departments to address and resolve employee and labor relations needs
• and issues;
• Act as a resource to assigned business units for the interpretation of
• policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Partner with Counsel to prepare for contract negotiations;
• Act as a subject matter expert for assigned business units and clearly
• articulate requirements to managers and business partners on the interpretation
• of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), compensation, and benefits;
• Respond to union-specific requests and partner with Human Resources, Finance
• and other stakeholders.
• Partner with legal counsel to conduct effective, thorough and objective
• investigations when necessary and identify fair and effective resolutions to
• employee complaints; Provide guidance to management on employee counseling and
• documentation;
• Improve manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying
• opportunities; evaluating potential solutions; assisting with implementation of
• selected solutions; and coaching and counseling managers and employees on
• performance issues;
• Participate in special projects as requested or desired.
• This is an on-site role with work hours of 9am-5pm Wednesday through Sunday
• located at Belmont Racetrack
• Knowledge and ability to work with AI such as Microsoft CoPilot
• Experience working with HRIS Systems
• 3 years of progressive experience working in employee and labor relations.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or PHR preferred.
• Proven experience supporting union environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing highly confidential information.
• A positive attitude, initiative and business acumen;
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence a diverse customer base;
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to present a professional image and excellent communication and
• organizational skills.
• Flexibility to travel for meetings between Belmont Racetrack and our office
• location at Garden City, NY when needed.
• Strong computer literacy, including Excel and HRIS databases.
• Ability to work a schedule of Wednesday through Sunday based at Belmont
• Flexibility or availability to travel to Saratoga Racecourse during summer
• racing meet if needed
• Working in office environment using computer and sitting for a majority of the
• day.

Preferred

• Strong analytical and critical thinking in reviewing and interpreting
• collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and conducting investigation
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Organized and time management skills; ability to handle multiple engagements
• with employees working remote or at off-site facilities