Employee Relations Coordinator

*APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRARIVE ASSOCIATE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE.

The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory. Following the best current data on “what works,” staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.

The Department of Probation is seeking a skilled, motivated, and experienced professional to fill the role of Employee Relations Coordinator. This position plays a key role in managing employee programs, overseeing tasks and standards and performance evaluations for non-managerial staff, as well as helping to shape new initiatives, policies, and procedures aimed at improving employee satisfaction and retention. The Employee Relations Coordinator will collaborate closely with Human Resources and Labor Relations to align operations with established goals and ensure successful implementation. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

- Assisting managers with employee write-ups, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), involuntary termination requests, and termination sessions, ensuring that all appropriate supporting documentation is collected and compiled.
- Serving as the agency’s Health & Safety Coordinator by assisting with the implementation of Workplace Violence (WPV), Occupational Health & Safety, and Workers’ Compensation policies and training.
- Serving as the agency’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Coordinator and providing guidance and direction to staff regarding dispute resolution.
- Ensuring adherence to agency policies and procedures by providing guidance, direction, and information to staff to help eliminate or reduce workplace conflict.
- Promoting and coordinating employee wellness and engagement events.
- Scheduling and conducting new hire orientations.


* Maximum salary is not guaranteed.

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