Bilingual Spanish Employee Relations Administrator

THE ORGANIZATION

Founded in 1901, the LeFrak Organization owns an extensive portfolio of real property, located in New York, New Jersey and California.  The organization focuses primarily on the residential and office sectors, but also holds significant hotel and retail real estate, energy and financial assets.  Recognized as one of the world’s leading real estate development firms, the LeFrak Organization has developed and built a majority of its portfolio, and has been acclaimed internationally for responsible community development and sensitivity to environmental sustainability.  The LeFrak name is synonymous with excellence in design, construction, engineering and urban planning.

JOB DESCRIPTION/ REQUIREMENTS

Responsible for the development and administration of Employee Relations Program and employee advocacy

Develops, implements, and administers the management-labor relations area of the personnel program in an effort to improve labor relations

Investigates problems, such as: working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee and applicant appeals and grievances. According to circumstances, provides guidance and recommendations for problem resolution to departmental officials and individuals.

Advise management on the formulation and administration of plans and policies for human resource activities.

Act as internal consultant by analyzing and recommending solutions to human resource issues relating to assigned program or section area. 

Prepare and maintain special internal and external reports as requested by immediate supervisor.  Answer non routine requests for information on policy interpretation. 

Conduct periodic audits of human resource activities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. 

Assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains employee handbook and policies and procedures manual.

Helps employees, supervisors, and department heads to settle work-related conflicts through advice, recommendation and disciplinary actions.

Develops and maintains affirmative action program; maintains other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations.

Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.

Establish and maintain good effective working relationships with employees in all locations, agencies and clients.

Conduct audits of labor procedures and payroll practice for all entities. 

Manage special projects as needed

Responsible for maintaining up to date with current Labor and Payroll Laws

Responsible for union recruiting and training; disciplinary actions and disputes

EDUCATION

A bachelor's degree with five (5) to ten (10) years of Human Resources experience

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.

SKILLS

Extensive knowledge of computer software (Windows 95, 98, XP and Microsoft Office)

High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.

Knowledge of office administration procedures

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Bilingual Spanish a MUST

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration

Knowledge of state and federal labor laws and regulations

Experience in union contracts, grievances & arbitrations

Experience in hiring, terminating and disciplinary actions for union employees

Experience in training and development and multi-entity and environment (including multi-unions environments) 

Please submit your resume as a WORD document and cover letter including salary requirements to careers@lefrak.com .  E/O/E