Human Resources Associate, Workforce Operations

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

Please note this is a temporary appointment for up to one year, and a valid New York State Driver’s License will be required for this position.

Under the general direction of the Director of Human Resources Operations, and specifically under the supervision of the Supervisor of HR Workforce Operations, formerly HR Talent Management, the selected candidate will provide recruitment, onboarding, tracking, and professional development support. As a Human Resources Associate for Workforce Operations, the selected candidate will receive training and assist in the performance of the duties specified below:

• Compiling, maintaining, tracking, and reporting HR Metrics including, headcount, attrition, compliance and vacancies
• Developing and submitting job postings in EHIRE
• Reviewing candidate qualifications and forwarding qualified r sum s to hiring managers
• Collecting, reviewing, and processing candidate compliance documents
• Conducting follow-ups to ensure candidates are accomplishing onboarding milestones within set time frames
• Conducting agency-specific orientation sessions
• Preparing job offers, release letters, and other correspondence
• Coordinating and attending job fairs, professional conferences, and various other recruiting events
• Planning and attending interviews as the HR representative
• Coordinating start dates with hiring managers
• Coordinating with DOHMH for pre-employment medical processing and tracking
• Facilitating civil service list actions
• Submitting promotions, title changes, level changes, salary increases, etc. in EHIRE
• Supports the Compliance, Training, and Internship programs
• Establishing and maintaining rapport with OCME’s HR Partners, e.g. DOHMH, DCAS, other agencies, etc.
• Collecting DNA samples for new employees, interns, volunteers, etc.
• Operating agency vehicles as an OCME Agency Driver for HR and recruitment related events
• Utilizing internal HRIS system and city data systems such as PMS, NYCAPS, & CHRMS for recruitment and talent related assignments
• Other duties as assigned

This position has been identified as “essential.” During emergency events, “essential” positions may require 24-hour availability.

The selected candidate will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.

Please note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted for this position.

FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Office of Chief Medical Examiner does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

All employees must obtain any licenses,…