Research Analyst

About the role

The Office of Labor Relations (OLR) represents the Mayor in labor relations with labor unions and manages various City programs. The office negotiates collective bargaining agreements, administers health benefits programs, and assists agencies with labor issues.

Responsibilities

• Assists in negotiations and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
• Keeps up to date of the status of negotiations; works closely with negotiator(s) in preparing for negotiations; attends collective bargaining sessions and takes detailed notes.
• Research collective bargaining demands as needed with supervision and provides accurate information.
• Serves as a specialist on all contracts of assigned bargaining units.
• Maintains an electronic file with all relevant information (bargaining notes; demands, sign-in sheets, costings, etc.).
• Prepares and shares pay authorizations to ensure the proper implementation of contract terms once an agreement is reached.
• Calculates wages and benefits costs for use in negotiations, impasse and related proceedings.
• Calculates each cost in a clear, easily understood manner.
• Coordinates with agencies to obtain data required to complete costings as needed.
• Submits costings and appropriate backups to a supervisor for review within an acceptable timeframe.
• Adheres to the methodology agreed to by the parties.
• Conducts salary and benefit survey.
• Collects data from other jurisdictions; makes necessary follow-up to clarify ambiguous responses; keeps organized records of all responses.
• Analyzes data according to established methodology; prepares clear, concise, well-documented reports in accordance with established format, conducts quality checks to ensure consistency and reliability of compensation analyses.
• Responds to surveys and information requests from other jurisdictions.
• Prepares special reports and studies.
• Gathers information as directed.
• Reports and memos are presented in a well-organized and easily understood manner. Reports are completed by the assigned deadline.
• Responds to inquiries from City Agencies and other sources.
• Answers all calls and written requests courteously within one week. Answers are accurate and pertinent sources. Refers questions as necessary to appropriate staff and/or other agencies.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above. 55a Program: This position is also opened to qualified people with disabilities who are eligible for 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. 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.

Qualifications

Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

$62,868.00 – $97,593.00