Senior Hearing Officer, Labor Appeals & Investigations

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework (up to 1 day/week)

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority seeks a Senior Director for Administrative Trials, Hearings and Labor Cost Control to lead investigations, hearings, and disciplinary processes across multiple locations. You will supervise staff, coordinate with unions, and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements while advancing disciplinary actions and policy interpretation.

The role requires a law degree or related bachelor’s, extensive experience in labor relations, and strong

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent professional degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a managerial/supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Assist managers in investigations by taking statements and drafting charges.
• Hold pre-trials and settlement conferences; negotiate waivers of discipline.
• Ensure witnesses and evidence are prepared for hearings and that procedures are followed.

Skills

Labor relations

Investigations

Hearing procedures

Policy interpretation

Management

Contract administration

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bachelor's in Business/Labor Relations

Tools

PeopleSoft/EIS

MS Office

Job description

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority seeks a Senior Director for Administrative Trials, Hearings and Labor Cost Control to lead investigations, hearings, and disciplinary processes across multiple locations. You will supervise staff, coordinate with unions, and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements while advancing disciplinary actions and policy interpretation.

The role requires a law degree or related bachelor’s, extensive experience in labor relations, and strong