Labor & Leave Associate

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.

Our core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. We exist to provide answers in support of families and communities during times of profound need.

The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.

• Commitment : Dedicated to the mission at all times
• Accountability : Responsible to each other and the community
• Resilience : Adapt in the face of adversity
• Excellence : Achieve and maintain the highest quality
• Service : Innovate to meet evolving needs

JOB DESCRIPTION

OCME’s Human Resources Department is looking for a Labor & Leave Associate to handle employee discipline, grievance, labor-related matters, and leave claims.

The chosen candidate will interact with various stakeholders, including labor unions, to promote positive labor relations and handle disciplinary matters.

They will also be involved in conducting training.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to :

• Serve as conference leader at Step II hearings
• Conducting research and analysis in support of employee disciplinary matters
• Provide contractual guidance and interpretation for managers and supervisors concerning disciplinary procedures
• Serving as primary liaison to the Employment Law Unit at DOHMH and the Office of Labor Relations
• Assisting in the case preparation for Disciplinary Grievance and OATH hearings, and related issues
• Attends disciplinary hearings at DOHMH & OCME
• Preparing and updating the Monthly Disciplinary Reports.
• May assist in the managing of the Agency’s Performance Management Program, providing guidance to supervisors and managers on performance management tools, and maintaining Performance Management tracking systems
• Will participate in the E-Performance roll-out agencywide
• Assist in the Employee Performance Evaluation Appeal process.
• Reviewing and providing guidance to managers and supervisors for the preparation of warning memos, counseling / coaching discussions.
• Formulating and assisting in the implementation of appropriate management responses to problem situations which will foster harmonious and productive employee relations.
• Assists Timekeeping, Leaves, Labor Relations, and other OCME-HR units accordingly.
• Accurately complete leave forms and calculate leave entitlements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the fields of accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, inspection, investigation, law enforcement, personnel administration, police science, and / or security, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or

3. Education and / or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Preferred Skills

Experience providing trainings on leave-related topics, including : FMLA, PPL, PFL training for employees and managers-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate with employees, managers, and HR professionals-Strong analytical skills to accurately complete leave forms and calculate leave entitlements

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

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Residency RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.