New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$112k–$171k/yr
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Skills: Employee Relations, HR Generalist, Investigation, Coaching, Education
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$61/hr–$93/hr
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New York, New York, United States · On-site
$32/hr–$36/hr
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Jupiter, Florida, United States · On-site
$47k–$71k/yr
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Uniondale, New York, United States · On-site
$44/hr–$51/hr
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Skills: Sterile Technique, Surgical Instrument Maintenance, Patient Safety, Surgical Counts, Critical Thinking
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$44/hr–$49/hr
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Skills: Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring, Nerve Conduction Studies, Evoked Potentials, Waveform Interpretation, Patient Safety
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$109k–$166k/yr
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Skills: Operational Excellence, Perioperative Efficiency, Block Time Management, Data Analysis, Project Management
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$34/hr–$38/hr
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Skills: Decontamination, Sterilization, Instrument Assembly, Packaging, Surgical Case Carting
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$34/hr–$38/hr
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New York, New York, United States · On-site
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Skills: Analytical Skills, Healthcare Operations, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Project Execution, Data Analysis
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$109k–$166k/yr
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Uniondale, New York, United States · On-site
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Skills: Patient Rooming, Vital Signs, Venipuncture, EKG, Cast Removal
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$32/hr–$33/hr
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Skills: Patient Care, Clinical Excellence, Patient Monitoring, Admission and Discharge Support, Data Collection
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$40/hr
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Skills: Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Customer Service, Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$60k–$91k/yr
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Skills: Clinical Research, Epic, Good Clinical Practice, Good Technology Practice, Orthopaedic Terminology
Stamford, Connecticut, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$40/hr
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New York, New York, United States · On-site
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New York, New York, United States · On-site
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Skills: Electrical Installation, Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance, Power Distribution Systems, Emergency Power Systems
Paramus, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$40/hr
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Skills: Surgical Coordination, Patient Scheduling, Medical Triage, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Word
New York, New York, United States • Hybrid
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The Associate Director, Employee Relations conducts and leads investigations related to various employee issues and partners with managers to address performance and conduct issues. They also coach and educate managers on best practices while leveraging data to recommend preventive strategies.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Employee Relations or as an HR Generalist with significant employee relations experience. A deep understanding of U.S. employment laws and strong analytical skills are also required.
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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
The Associate Director, Employee Relations is a member of the employee relations team, which actively works to encourage and maintain a positive work environment for all HSS employees. The Associate Director acts as a subject matter expert and thought leader as they coach, educate, and empower managers to prevent and resolve performance and misconduct issues in a manner that aligns with both legal and company guidelines. This role conducts employment investigations and advises on complex issues related to leaves of absence and accommodations. The person in this role is expected to leverage data to help identify, recommend, and implement best practices, tools, and resources that create consistency and equity in how employee issues are addressed.
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Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.
World #1 for Orthopedics
HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 16th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2025-2026), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list (2025-2026). In a survey of medical professionals in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics for a fifth consecutive year (2025). Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection and complication rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida.
Offices: 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, US · 1 Blachley Rd, Stamford, CT 06902, US · 140 East Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 175 S, Paramus, NJ 07652, US · 333 Earle Ovington Blvd, Suite 106, Uniondale, NY 11553, US · 1133 Westchester Ave, White Plains, New York 10605, US
World #1 for Orthopedics
HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 16th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2025-2026), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list (2025-2026). In a survey of medical professionals in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics for a fifth consecutive year (2025). Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection and complication rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida.
Offices: 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, US · 1 Blachley Rd, Stamford, CT 06902, US · 140 East Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 175 S, Paramus, NJ 07652, US · 333 Earle Ovington Blvd, Suite 106, Uniondale, NY 11553, US · 1133 Westchester Ave, White Plains, New York 10605, US
