The Office of Human Resources & Employee Experience (HREX) is responsible for ensuring the Department complies with applicable labor and employment laws and City and Agency rules and policies. The unit provides guidance to managers and employees on a variety of topics including recruitment, employment, civil service, job and organizational design, labor relations, youth programs, benefits, wellness, performance evaluations, salary administration, timekeeping, and time and leave administration.
The Labor Relations Intern (College Aide) assists with research on matters relating to labor, industry and employment. The intern acts as Agency Liaison for assigned labor functions including intake for employee relations/conflict, performance evaluations, performance tracking and other related labor functions.
Under supervision:
• Assist in facilitation for probation/performance evaluations (managerial/non-managerial) for the Agency
• Assist in the investigation of employee relation concerns and conflict within the Agency
• Assist with research on matters relating to labor, industry, and employment
• Assist in preparation for labor issues, contract negotiations and collective bargaining matters
• Answer telephones and respond to in-person and email inquiries
• Assist in the facilitation and training of hiring managers/supervisors per Agency guidelines
• Special projects as assigned
Minimum Qual Requirements
For Assignment Level I:
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.
SPECIAL NOTE
Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.
Preferred Skills
Areas of Study: organizational psychology, labor relations, law, public administration, human resources, or a related field
Preference for students with coursework in employee/labor relations, contracts, or conflict resolution
Skills
• Excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to work with sensitive information in a professional and confidential matter.
To Apply
For Non-City/External Candidates: Visit the External Applicant NYC Careers site (nyc.gov/jobs/search) and search for the specific Job ID #
For Current City Employees: Visit Employee Self-Service (ESS) to view and apply for available positions. Click on Recruiting Activities, Careers, and search for the specific Job ID #
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED
Hours/Shift
Up to 17 hours/week when school is in session
Up to 35 hours/week during school break
Work Location
Office of Human Resources & Employee Experience (HREX)
280 Broadway, 6th Floor, N.Y.
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.
POSTING DATE
08/04/2023
POST UNTIL
08/17/2023
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.