Human Resources Manager

Arthur Holly, Jr.

*** **** **** ******, ********, N.Y. 646-***-****

email: **********@*****.*** website: www.arthurholly.net (willing and able to relocate)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mid-Hudson Valley Staffco - Poughkeepsie, NY 2/2015 - 5/2016

Human Resources Labor Relations Manager

Previously the sole Labor Relations Manager for all matters involving over 1800 union and non-union employees. Advise senior executives on day to day employment issues, internal investigations, collective bargaining agreement interpretation and union avoidance strategies.

Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Worked closely with staff, managers and directors to improve overall operational efficiency throughout the facility.

Oversaw compliance and maintain knowledge of EEO, FMLA, Fair Labor Standards, ADA, and other regulatory requirements

Worked with Benefits Manager to ensure progressive packages are always in place

Reviewed and make changes as needed to Employee Handbook

Served as a mediator in grievance procedure for facility. Conduct investigations and determines an appropriate course of action.

Advised management regarding terms and application of provisions of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)

Provided the necessary Labor Relations training in Progressive discipline as well as Just Culture to Directors, managers and supervisors in order to improve overall operational efficiency throughout the facility.

Monitored the Human Resources activities of Labor Relations to ensure prompt and efficient service and administer and maintain a comprehensive and effective Employee Relations Program consistent with equitable treatment of all hospital personnel

Maintained effective communication with department heads, general staff, and outside agencies to provide timely resolutions on problems or issues affecting productivity.

Assisted General Counsel in reviewing and recommending appropriate terminations. Represent and defend hospital personnel actions on third party hearings and court proceedings such as NLRB, EEOC, state and City of division of Human Rights, Unemployment Insurance and Civil Court as required

Assisted the General Counsel in preparation and participate in arbitration/hearings.

Worked closely with General Counsel to respond to ongoing litigation

Monitored Human Resources services, policies and procedures to ensure that they meet the standard of excellence needed to support the high quality mission of the organization

Provided HR policy guidance and interpretation.

Participated in special projects within Human Resources as needed

Provided consultative services for all levels of management regarding problem identification and analysis, progressive corrective disciplinary action, employee counseling, dispute resolution, participate in investigations, recommend and implement action as appropriate, insures proper documentation and evidence is collected

Participated in Human Resources performance improvement initiatives

Investigated and conduct ongoing organizational forecast analyses so as to determine suitable training needs for facility

Performed other related duties assigned by Director of HR.

Negotiated collective bargaining agreements, side letters and addendums on various issues

Part of a team (2nd chair) that helped negotiate with SEIU1199 for new CBA agreement (contract was ratified as of September 14, 2015)

Provided strategic guidance and recommendations for employee development, succession planning, and retention of high potential talent

Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center - Brooklyn, NY 6/2014 - 1/2015

Human Resources Labor Relations Manager

Worked closely with staff, managers and directors to improve overall operational efficiency throughout the facility.

Provided the necessary Labor Relations training in order to improve overall operational efficiency throughout the facility

Served as liaison between union representative and management

Monitored the Human Resources activities of Labor Relations to ensure prompt and efficient service and administer and maintain a comprehensive and effective Employee Relations Program consistent with equitable treatment of all hospital personnel

Maintained effective communication with department heads, general staff, and outside agencies to provide timely resolutions on problems or issues affecting productivity.

Reviewed and recommended appropriate terminations. Represented and defended hospital personnel actions on third party hearings and court proceedings such as NLRB, EEOC, state and City of division of Human Rights, Unemployment Insurance and Civil Court as required

Monitored Human Resources services, policies and procedures to ensure that they meet the standard of excellence needed to support the high quality mission of the organization

Participated in special projects within Human Resources as needed

Provided consultative services for all levels of management regarding problem identification and analysis, progressive corrective disciplinary action, employee counseling, dispute resolution, participate in investigations, recommend and implement action as appropriate, insures proper documentation and evidence is collected

Participated in Human Resources performance improvement initiatives

Investigated and conduct ongoing organizational forecast analyses so as to determine suitable training needs in conjunction with the Assistant Director for training and development

Performed other related duties assigned by supervisor. In an emergency, performs other duties necessary for the welfare of patients for the efficient operations of the institution

NYC Health & Hospital System: (Public sector)

(Kings County Hospital Center) - Brooklyn, NY, Assistant Personnel Director 11/2013 -6/2014

(Queens Health Network)- Queens, NY, Human Resources Labor Relations Associate 6/2011 –11/2013

Participated in special projects within Human Resources as needed

Prepared and presented cases on appeal to Step II (Central Office), Step III (the City Office of Labor Relations)

Served as Network representative in contact with union representatives pertaining to management decisions with regard to disciplinary actions, promotion, demotions, transfers, separations, layoffs, wage and salary adjustments and other personnel transactions affecting employee status

Prepared Notice and Statement of Charges

Prepared Stipulation of Settlements on behalf of the Network and issued disposition on cases

Responsible for evidentiary findings

Reviewed, researched Corporate, Hospital policy and citywide contracts

Prepared witnesses for cases on appeal

Participated in labor/management issues which involved resolving grievances, counseling supervisors and employees in grievance procedures and functioning as a liaison between union representatives and management

Participated in Human Resources performance improvement initiatives

Investigated and conduct ongoing organizational forecast analyses so as to determine suitable training needs in conjunction with the Director for training and development

Learned the Contract Labor Negotiation process

Coached and guided supervisors in the application of the Just Culture Algorithm, appropriate investigatory practices, and Corporate and collective bargaining agreement disciplinary policies and procedures.

Scheduled and coordinated OATH Hearings with the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, prepares all necessary documentation/evidence, discussed strategy and pre-trial hearing agreements with Director of Labor Relations.

Coordinated scheduling of Step II appeal hearings with Central Office Labor Relations, discussed strategy and anticipated settlement offers with Director of Labor Relations before the hearing, represented HHC at Step II Hearings, and implemented Step II determination

Managed relationships with union representatives for 12 different unions

Issued disposition on cases and issue terminations

Learned the Benefits compensation processes of New York City Health & Hospital Corporation

NYC Health & Hospitals (Woodhull Hospital) - Brooklyn, NY (Public Sector) 10/2010-5/2011

HR Assistant

Provided Coverage for the front reception by answering calls and assisting with customer service matters

Assisted personnel with verification of ID Cards, employee verification requests and other personnel forms

Fax all ID card forms to Hospital Police

Ensured that all applications are complete and properly filled-out

Assisted personnel with New Hires and preparing of New Hire Folders

Placed notices in the Employment and Recruitment bulletin boards

Typed and mail all correspondence letters to interested candidates regarding status of their applications

Collected and distributes incoming and outgoing mail for the department

Ensured the front area is covered and attended at all times

Michael Page International - New York, NY 2/2008-2/2009

Data Processor/Admin

Entered received/updated resumes into Profile

Provided administrative support for entire Banking and Financial service team

Performed and operated multi line switchboard

EDUCATION

Tulane University Law School

Masters of Jurisprudence in Employment/Labor Law (online)

Current Graduate Student

Coursework includes: Employment Discrimination, Legal Analysis I & II, Labor Law

Berkeley College, New York, NY

Bachelor of Business Administration awarded - 2002

Associates of Applied Science awarded – 2001

SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Office 2000, Microsoft Outlook 2000, Microsoft Excel &

Bloomberg Terminal, Lotus Notes 6.5, Peachtree, Quickbooks, Peoplesoft 9.1, Lawson, Kronos

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