Human Resources Associate, Talent

Human Resources Associate, Talent

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE

Full-time

Location: MANHATTAN

Exam may be required

Department: OCME - Human Resources

$51,239.00 – $58,925.00

Job Description

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. 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. Under the general direction of the Director of Human Resources Operations, and specifically under the supervision of the Supervisor of HR Talent, the selected candidate will provide recruitment, onboarding, tracking, and professional development support. As a Human Resources Associate, Talent, the selected candidate will receive training in 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 resumes to hiring managers
• Collecting, reviewing, and processing candidate compliance documents
• Conducting follow-ups to ensure candidates are accomplishing onboarding milestones within set timeframes
• 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 and salary increases 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
• Other duties as assigned A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. This license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Masters degree from an accredited college in Library Science, Archival Science, American History, Political Science, or a related area; or 2. A baccalaureate degree form an accredited college and one year full-time professional experience in archival, records management or library work; or 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have the baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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

Residency Requirement

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.

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.