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About the Role

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking a Labor Relations Analyst I to serve as a Special Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Labor Relations (OLR). This role involves assisting the Deputy Commissioner and other staff in managing labor relations, resolving disputes, and interpreting contractual information.

Responsibilities

• Interact with union management to gather information and resolve disputes.
• Answer questions from union and program management, resolving issues independently when appropriate.
• Review inquiries from union and agency program management and assist in triaging work.
• Answer phone calls as needed.
• Research agency and union issues by reviewing contracts, arbitration decisions, and policies.
• Make recommendations for corrective action in labor disputes.
• Assist management with interpretation of contractual information.
• Obtain assistance from the NYC Office of Labor Relations on Collective Bargaining matters.
• Provide guidance to other staff members.
• Organize and prepare meeting materials, including spreadsheets, briefing documents, and correspondence.

Requirements

• Must take and pass the Civil Service Exam if hired provisionally.
• Must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

Skills

• Knowledge and experience in labor relations.
• Independent judgment and initiative.
• Research skills.
• Contract interpretation.
• Collective Bargaining knowledge.
• Guidance and assistance to staff.
• Meeting material preparation.
• Spreadsheet proficiency.
• Briefing document creation.
• Correspondence with external stakeholders.

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• One year of additional professional experience for Assignment Level II

Education Level

• Master's degree in business or public administration, economics, labor or industrial relations, statistics, operations research, or a closely related field
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in labor research and analysis, employee benefit design and evaluation, compensation analysis, labor economics, economic planning, or a related area
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above, with a baccalaureate degree required

Salary/Compensations

• USD 67549 - USD 72845

About the Company

• The Department of Social Services (DSS) comprises the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS).
• HRA fights poverty and income inequality by providing essential benefits like Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance.
• DHS addresses homelessness in New York City through innovative strategies to help individuals and families exit shelter and achieve self-sufficiency.
• Human Resources Solutions (HRS) supports the HR needs of DSS, HRA, and DHS, aiming to create an inclusive, motivated, and client-centered workforce.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.