Human Resources Associate

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.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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Residency Requirement

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 Typical tasks that will be performed by the selected candidate include, but are not limited to the following: - - Demonstrate understanding of Workers' Compensation eligibility requirements. - Assist the Senior Coordinator with time and leave trainings and various special projects. - Familiarity with time and leave administration systems including NYCAPS, CHMRS, and City Time. - Prepare approval letters for employees transitioning to and from medical leaves. - Organize certified mailings to distribute paper checks to employees on leave. - Knowledgeable about Advance Time, Dedicated Sick Leave, and 3.5 grants for qualified employees. - Calculate and verify employee compensation during medical leave based on leave time. - Maintain comprehensive leave records and documentation, including filing employee folders, uploading digital files to shared drives, and updating Excel spreadsheets. - Manage basic timekeeping functions such as processing overtime requests, correcting punch errors, and submitting/adjusting timesheets. - Ensure understanding of employee benefits contingent on different titles and hiring dates, including MBF and DC 37 eligibility criteria. - Uphold confidentiality regarding employee records and sensitive information. - Thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating adaptability to complete employee-related tasks efficiently. - Provide high-quality customer service to employees, overseeing agencies, and medical facilities when required. - Perform general administrative duties to support the Human Resources Unit, contributing to various initiatives and projects across the unit.

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.