Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) is committed to fostering a positive work environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. To work towards our vision of Syracuse Hancock International Airport being recognized as a best-in-class airport, we prioritize compliance with employment laws and regulations while promoting fair and equitable treatment for all team members. We are currently seeking a dedicated Employee Relations and Compliance Specialist to join our HR team and uphold our commitment to excellence in employee relations, compliance management, and diversity, equity and inclusion.The Employee Relations and Compliance Specialist will play a key role in managing employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, union contracts and promoting a culture of fairness, respect, and accountability within the organization. This position requires a strong understanding of employment laws and regulations, interpretation of union contracts, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.Under the general supervision of the Director of Human Resources, this position will help to identify, evaluate and make recommendations to improve recruitment of under-represented groups in certain job classifications, provide accommodations, and respond to complaints and conduct investigations. This position will provide additional human resources support and related work as required.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIESEmployee RelationsConducts investigations of complaints of alleged discrimination and harassment in the workforce and prepares written responses on the findings of such investigations with recommendations on the appropriate corrective action to be implemented or imposed.Works with leadership, supervisors, and other human resources staff to determine ways to improve employee relations.Provides interpretation or clarification of personnel rules, regulations, procedures, and benefits to employees and supervisors.Assists with development, implementation, and analysis of employee surveys to improve employee relations.Labor RelationsAssists in administration of collective bargaining agreements and employment policies.Assists in preparation for and conduct of collective bargaining and negotiations.Assists in discipline and grievance procedures, including investigation and preparation of background and fact gathering, and correspondence with management and union leadership.ComplianceDevelops, reviews, and updates the Authority’s Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with Federal regulations.Conducts pre-employment background checks, including police-officer background checks as required by DCJS.Functions as the ADA coordinator for the Authority by chairing the Airport Accessibility Committee, investigating, and responding to complaints involving unequal access and/or disability issues, completing Authority’s triennial ADA self-assessment, training employees on accessibility issues, and providing guidance to other staff and tenants on matters concerning accessibility.Functions as the Title VI coordinator for the Authority by ensuring compliance with the Title VI, LEP, and CPP plans as required by the FAA Department on Civil Rights, including training employees and tenants on Title VI requirements, and responding to complaints involving unequal access and/or discrimination issues.Prepares the bi-annual EEO-4 Report and any Affirmative Action reports required by law or requested by management.Prepares forms and documents to Civil Service to ensure compliance with county and state regulations.Prepares, tracks, and renews 211 waivers for retirees.Assists with compliance of New York State and Local Retirement System reporting.Stays up to date on Federal, State and Local labor laws, and makes recommendations for updated polices, and updates posters as required.Diversity, Equity, and InclusionCoordinates annual DEI training for all Authority employees, and may assist in annual harassment prevention training.Liaison to the SRAA DEI committee, assisting in coordinating DEI and multi-cultural events at the Airport.Other Human Resources FunctionsAssists in developing hiring strategy designed to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce, working closely with department supervisor and other human resources staff in implementation.Assists hiring managers and human resources staff in the recruitment and retention of employees.Assists in employment policy development, creation of job descriptions, and development of succession planning.Assists in general human resources correspondence to employees, including employee newsletter.Establishes, coordinates, and participates in the assembly, analysis, and application of numerical and narrative data.Manages records retention for human resources departmentConducts internal audits of human resources procedures.Prepares various reports and related correspondence.

Minimum Salary: 60,000 Maximum Salary: 70,000 Salary Unit: Yearly