Labor Relations Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Employee Relations & Culture role at City of New York. New York · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $83,225–$123,500.
City of New York has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Take part in labor-management sessions and grievance hearings, and coordinate with unions, representatives and city agencies
- Examine collective bargaining agreements and labor laws, then analyze how they apply to labor relations
- Help run performance management by guiding supervisors and answering their questions
- Maintain records on grievances, discipline and performance metrics, and work with DCAS and OLR on title accuracy
- Review investigations and discipline proposals, arrange evidence files, and testify in administrative proceedings
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree plus two years of related community work, or a high school diploma plus six years
- At least one year of related community work is required, including for candidates using an equivalent education and experience path
Who this fits
This mid-level, onsite New York role suits someone comfortable handling grievances, investigations, discipline records and administrative testimony. You’ll work under the Director of Labor Relations and Discipline.
From the employer
The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.
In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Labor Relations Specialist.
Job Responsibilities:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Labor Relations and Discipline:
- Coordinate and participate in labor management meetings and grievance hearings.
- Liaise with unions and union representatives and other city agencies.
- Conduct background checks.
- Receive training in and performs research and analyses into collective bargaining agreements, civil service and labor laws, and other material pertinent to labor relations.
- May draft and conduct training as needed.
- Assists in the Office’s performance management program, including providing guidance to supervisory staff and fielding inquiries, as needed.
- Maintains spreadsheets, reports, and other information to track grievances, employee discipline, and performance management metrics.
- Collaborates with DCAS and OLR to ensure accuracy and compliance in title specifications and proposals.
- Prepare, review, evaluate and acts on all investigative reports and disciplinary recommendations and appropriate action.
- Organize investigative folders into categorized and chronological evidentiary packages
- Give testimony at administrative proceedings.
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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