Labor Relations Specialist

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bronx County District Attorney's Office is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to support labor management, grievances, and disciplinary processes within the BXDA.

Under the Director of Labor Relations and Discipline, you will coordinate union meetings, conduct background checks, analyze collective bargaining agreements, and prepare investigative materials. This role focuses on fair labor practices and compliance within a large municipal agency.

Qualifications

• Requires a college degree and relevant community work or activities.
• Option 2 requires high school graduation with six years of related experience.
• Option 3 accepts equivalent education/experience with at least one year of option-1 experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in labor management meetings and grievance hearings.
• Liaise with unions, union reps, and other city agencies.
• Conduct background checks.
• Research and analyze collective bargaining agreements, civil service and labor laws.
• May draft and conduct training as needed.
• Assist in performance management, guiding supervisory staff and handling inquiries.
• Maintain spreadsheets, reports, and metrics on grievances, discipline, and performance.
• Collaborate with DCAS and OLR to ensure accuracy in titles and proposals.
• Prepare, review, and act on investigative reports and disciplinary recommendations.
• Organize investigative folders into categorized, chronological evidentiary packages.
• Provide testimony at administrative proceedings.

Education

Baccalaureate degree + 2 years of community work experience

High school diploma + 6 years of community work experience

Equivalent combination with at least 1 year of relevant experience

Job description

• Job Category: Administration & Human Resources
• Salary Band: $70,000 to $80,000
• Compensation: USD 72,404 - USD 72,404

Job Description

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.

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Qualifications

1. 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. 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. 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.

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.