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.
We exist to provide answers in support of families, victims, and community 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

**This is a temporary position lasting until December 2026**

JOB DESCRIPTION

The core functions of the Human Resources & Labor Relations Unit include recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee discipline, labor relations, performance management, payroll, timekeeping, leaves, and professional development. The selected candidate will assist with various administrative tasks included but not limited to:

- Deliver engaging training courses to staff and management, either in-person or virtually, while developing comprehensive presentations and managing all logistical aspects of the training sessions.
- Evaluate training requirements, identify gaps, and highlight opportunities for professional workforce development.
- Ensure accurate tracking of training completions for effective reporting on training metrics to agency leadership.
- Contribute to performance management processes by reviewing tasks and standards and creating tracking spreadsheets for effective monitoring.
- Assist with various HR generalist duties as needed to support the overall workforce development strategy including assistance with recruitment, leave management, payroll processing, and various other HR functions.

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1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New 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.

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.