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Labour Relations Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Stay informed about changes in labor law and best practices in labor relations. * Assist in the local HR Team in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance.

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Stay informed about changes in labor law and best practices in labor relations. Assist in the local HR Team in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance.

$68K - $112K/yr

On a day-to-day basis, labor relations assist to resolve employee grievances, or complaints. May supervise a small staff and provide training. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES ...

Partner with HR and operational leaders to address day-to-day labor relations issues and questions. * Assist leaders in managing employee concerns within collective bargaining agreement guidelines.

... * Assist with development of bargaining summaries, contract comparison analyses, labor costing ... Coordinate and maintain labor relations calendars, bargaining schedules, notice requirements, and ...

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How much do labour relations assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for labour relations assistant in the United States is $111,369.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Labour Relations Assistant vs Human Resources Assistant?

AspectLabour Relations AssistantHuman Resources Assistant
Required CredentialsPost-secondary education, knowledge of labour lawsPost-secondary education, general HR knowledge
Work EnvironmentUnionized workplaces, industrial settingsCorporate offices, diverse industries
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries with unionized employeesUsed across various sectors including corporate and retail
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for roles involving union relationsBroader HR functions, less union focus

The Labour Relations Assistant primarily supports union-related activities and works closely with labour laws in unionized environments. In contrast, the Human Resources Assistant handles a broader range of HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. While both roles require similar educational backgrounds, Labour Relations Assistants focus more on union negotiations and labour compliance, making them distinct in their specialized support within unionized workplaces.

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Infographic showing various Labour Relations Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,369 per year, or $53.5 per hour.

$63K - $74K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description


The Department of Human Resources in the Office of Employee and Labor Relations at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Assistant to Director 13 / Labor Relations Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
  • Case Preparation Assistant - Organize and administer system for routine and other required correspondence relate to disciplinary cases and grievances at direction of AVP, Director, and staff. Schedule and arrangement for interviews in assigned cases and assist in interrogations where necessary.
  • Prepares all correspondence for Office of Employee & Labor Relations utilizing the personal computer within timeframes requested. Ensures that the correspondence is typed within the timeframe requested. Proofreads all correspondence typed.
  • Routes outgoing correspondence on a daily basis. Assist in general Office of Employee & Labor Relations filing. Ensures that correspondence is sent out on a daily basis. Informs Assistant Director and AVP of any problems relating to routing of correspondence. Filing system organized for easy retrieval.
  • Assist in general Office of Employee & Labor Relations administrative functions including but not limited to copying, mailing correspondence and taking disciplinary statements along with other staff members. Maintains the Daybooks. Assists Asst. Director and or AVP in coordinating mailings and copying of personnel material. Assure that the Daybook and operational databases are updated. Responds to general Office of Employee & Labor Relations inquiries from Departments such as Counsel's Office, Compliance and Personnel; i.e. confirming eligibility for the Leave Donation Program.
  • Receives and screens calls to appropriate staffer insuring that priority is given to Albany and Senior Managers. Calls are handled with dispatch, courtesy and efficiency. Messages and follow-up required are done with the appropriate staff member.
  • Provide administrative assistance to AVP. Assists in the gathering of reports and statistical information from all Office of Employee & Labor Relations personnel. Calendar Union meetings, provide reports, booklets and materials needed. Meetings are well coordinated with Unions and Senior Management receiving advance notice and supporting materials. Reports, booklets and materials are received promptly and efficiently.
  • Maintains the Office of Employee & Labor Relations database and prepares cases for assignment. Ensure that case is given a number by reviewing established cases. Prepare case folder verifying employee status and input staff assigned to each case. Prepare supervisor's memorandum for staff assigned.
  • Assists in keeping the Labor Relations Budget updated and processing purchase requisitions, i.e. supplies, equipment etc. as well as travel and other payment transactions within the established State guidelines and deadlines. Keeps all supervisory staff aware of any budget developments on a regular basis.
  • Assigned to serve as the Office of Employee & Labor Relations RDD (Responsible Departmental Designee) ensuring the timely submission of all personnel/payroll transactions. Contributes in keeping the Office of Employee & Labor Relations Budget updated by processing purchase requisitions as well as travel and other payment transactions within the established State guidelines and deadlines. Keeps AVP aware of any budget developments on a regular basis.
  • Provides administrative support in producing the Monthly and Annual Reports and other reports as assigned under the direction of the Director and other staff. Assists in the coordination of the gathering of statistical information from all Office of Employee & Labor Relations personnel. Maintains backup material for reports that are generated.
  • Other duties as assigned. Assignments are completed on time. Assignments can be used for the intended purpose. Specifically, documents are submitted in a style appropriate to the message and the receiver. Documents are in proper English. Recommendations are reasonable and in line with any instructions received. Documents and any attachments normally are complete and ready for use. Documents comply with instructions given.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • 3+ years of administrative experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. and be
  • Strong computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite, including Access and Excel skills.
  • Well organized, with strong attention to detail, urgency and ability to work independently.
  • Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior work history in a health care setting or in labor relations and/or personnel management.

About Us
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
About the Team
Executive Order
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu.