Review Vacancy
AgencyLabor Management Committees, Joint
TitleEmployee Relations Associate
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $71211 to $88971 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree preferred, from an accredited college or university.
Excellent ability to communicate well verbally, and in writing, through composing memos, letters, and reports that are based on well-founded mechanics and appropriate content. At least three years of experience in the health insurance field or at least three years of experience in a position that will complement the duties described above (labor relations, accounting, and health care provider for example) and an interest in health benefits. Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point (or other presentation software). A satisfactory equivalent combination of appropriate experience and education as determined by the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations.
Duties Description This position will represent the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) on the various Joint Labor-Management Committees on Health Benefits; develop strategy for health benefit negotiations with each of the employee unions; develop, implement and oversee benefit programs on behalf of non-represented state employees; represent GOER at various health benefit related meetings and symposiums; analyze the impact of proposed health care legislation; and research emerging developments in health care. Duties will include but not limited to the following: • Develop a working relationship with the members of each union joint committee as well as with staff from the Department of Civil Service Employee Benefit Division (DCS) and the Division of the Budget (DOB).
• Develop an understanding of the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and the vendors that are responsible for insuring and administering the various components. • Organize and attend Joint Committee meetings. Organizational responsibilities include work with the union representatives to schedule the meeting, cooperate with the union to develop a meeting agenda, contact staff from the DCS and DOB, and work with DCS to invite the appropriate vendor representatives to address agenda items. The candidate should understand the issues put forth by the union and act as facilitator to make sure the unions questions are answered, and record and follow-up on all requests and clarifications that come up during the course of the meeting. • Participate with DCS, DOB, and EBMU representatives in the development of collective bargaining demands, including such areas as benefit analysis, cost considerations, and presentation strategy, assist in the preparation of documentation as necessary for presentation at negotiations.
• Provide support for unit activities and participate in the implementation of any negotiated benefit design changes, participate in the development of communication materials explaining the benefit design changes to enrollees, coordinate with the various union counterparts to ensure content accuracy. • Develop strategies for collective bargaining that reflect the needs of all payors and the needs of employees enrolled in NYSHIP and research and write a justification for each proposal. • Participate in joint labor-management projects such as the HMO review process and the annual rate renewal briefing. • Understand the State’s procurement process and work with GOER staff and staff from DCS and DOB to develop, review and evaluate proposals submitted in response to a Request for Proposals for one or more NYSHIP benefits or services.
• Oversee the NYSHIP components to assure that benefits are being administered according to the collective bargaining agreements.
• Supervise one or more staff members.
Additional Comments The NYS Labor-Management Committees does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, religion, or disability in the admission to, access to, or employment in their programs or activities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request.
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