Labor Relations Investigator

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York, Office of Chief Medical Examiner, seeks a Labor Relations Investigator to support HR & Labor Relations with investigations into workplace complaints, labor and disciplinary matters. The role emphasizes thorough documentation, confidentiality, and timely case handling.

You will interview employees and witnesses, review records, prepare summaries and reports, and coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma plus four years' related experience or a Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to conduct investigations, collect statements, and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary investigations into workplace complaints, labor and disciplinary matters.
• Perform employee background investigations.
• Gather and organize relevant documentation and evidence to support investigations.
• Conduct interviews and obtain statements from employees, witnesses, and other relevant parties.
• Prepare investigative summaries, reports, and case documentation with accuracy, objectivity and confidentiality.
• Track investigation timelines, monitor case progress, and maintain organized records for timely follow-up and resolution.
• Prepare and maintain personnel records, grievance folders, and disciplinary files.
• Assist in developing and presenting training materials on performance and disciplinary topics.

Skills

Interviewing

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma + 4 years experience

Bachelor's degree

Education/experience equivalent to 1 or 2

Job description

• Job Category: Administration & Human Resources
• Salary Band: $30+
• Compensation: USD 26.9 - USD 32.19

Job Description

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

The agency seeks to hire a Labor Relations Investigator to support the agency’s Human Resources & Labor Relations Department. Under supervision , the selected candidate will assist with investigative activities related to labor and disciplinary cases, including documenting findings and coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders, as needed. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong analytical and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The candidate should also possess a problem-solving mindset, maintain professionalism and confidentiality, and demonstrate the ability to take imitative while working collaboratively and independently.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Conducting preliminary investigations into workplace complaints, labor and disciplinary matters, and alleged violations of agency policies and procedures.
• Conducting employee background investigations.
• Gathering, reviewing, and organizing relevant documentation, records, and other evidence to support investigations.
• Assisting with the agency personnel compliance to peace officer certification requirements.
• Conducting interviews and obtaining statements from employees, witnesses, and other relevant parties.
• Preparing investigative summaries, reports, and case documentation, ensuring accuracy, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Tracking investigation timelines, monitoring case progress, and maintaining organized records to ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Preparing and maintaining personnel records, grievance folders, and disciplinary files.
• Performing administrative and research tasks related to HR policies, collective bargaining agreements, and other employment-related matters as assigned.
• Assisting in developing and presenting training materials to agency personnel on performance and disciplinary related topics.

SPECIAL NOTE

• Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• A valid driver’s license is preferred.

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.

Additional Information

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.

WORK AUTHORIZATION: Authorization to work in the United States is not required to apply for this position, however authorization is required before employment can begin. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of employment. The City of New York may be able to provide assistance with employment-based visa sponsorship, but OCME cannot guarantee sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas.

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