Hal L. Budnick
North Bellmore,NY
Summary
With over 12 years of experience as an attorney and specialist in labor and employee relations, this professional has a proven track record of making consistent, impactful contributions. He has expertise in contract negotiations, conflict resolution, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. He is frequently entrusted with leading system-wide projects involving complex and unprecedented challenges. Eager to familiarize himself with the organization's specific challenges, and leverage his insights to address them in innovative ways.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Labor Relations Specialist
Mount Sinai Morningside & West
06.2018 - Current
- Responsible for two (2) hospitals, comprising over 7,000 employees, and numerous ambulatory off-sites
- Enforce eight (8) distinct collective bargaining agreements, as well as all Human Resources policies
- Chief negotiator in Local 971, SSOBA, and Local 30 collective bargaining
- Achieved transition to Paid Time Off (PTO) program and Hospital health benefits for security officers
- Active role in NYSNA, 1199SEIU, and Local 810 collective bargaining, including participating in bargaining sessions, costing, drafting proposals, and contract integration
- Spearhead and key communicator for numerous programs and initiatives, including NYS Healthcare Worker Bonus (HWB) Program, Voluntary Early Retirement Program (VERP), and Shared Work Program
- Lead investigator / Mount Sinai representative in litigations, discrimination claims, FLSA challenges, and grievance arbitrations
- Hearing Officer for disciplinary and contractual grievances, as well as Title IX appeal
- Investigate complaints of discrimination, harassment, and leave abuse
- Orchestrate Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) Human Resources Policy Committee meetings and policy updates
- Advise management in labor and employment matters including discipline, contractual rights, and legal compliance
- Liaison between management, corporate HR, and staff to resolve outstanding benefit matters
- Manage reductions in force, including regulatory compliance, notices, and displacement fairs
Senior Associate
Guercio & Guercio, LLP
12.2012 - 06.2018
- Represented school districts, BOCES, and public libraries in all labor and general matters
- Appeared before local, state, and federal agencies regarding labor disputes and employment discrimination matters
- Prepared and briefed labor arbitrations, employee disciplinary proceedings, and special education (IDEA) hearings
- Prepared and negotiated inter-municipal agreements, service contracts, lease and financing agreements
- Counseled BOCES with regard to competitive bidding matters, and defended related Article 78 petitions
- Responded to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and other record requests
- Defended related litigation
- Conducted student disciplinary hearings
- Provided counsel to the board of education and administration at public meetings, elections, and bond votes
- Trained board members and school staff on varied topics, including board governance and student discipline
Education
Juris Doctor -
Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn, NY06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Labor Relations
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05.2008
Skills
- Labor & Employee Relations Expert
- Collective Bargaining Negotiator
- Grievance Hearing Officer & Arbitration Representative
- Investigator of Employee Complaints
- Corrective Action and Performance Management Consultant
- Leader in System-Wide Programs & Policy Updates
Timeline
Senior Labor Relations Specialist
Mount Sinai Morningside & West
06.2018 - Current
Senior Associate
Guercio & Guercio, LLP
12.2012 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Labor Relations
Cornell University
Juris Doctor -
Brooklyn Law School
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