City Of New York

Assistant Negotiator

City Of New York • $80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in relevant fields (business, public administration, labor relations, etc.) with 4 years of professional experience in labor-related areas, including 18 months in a supervisory role.
  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of professional experience in labor-related roles, with required supervisory experience.
  • Equivalent education/experience to qualify for the position, with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and supervisory experience.
  • Strong analytical skills in labor economics, compensation analysis, or benefit program evaluation required.
  • Experience in negotiation and labor relations consulting preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Consult with senior staff on labor relations issues requiring expertise.
  • Assist lead negotiator during collective bargaining sessions.
  • Serve as a labor relations consultant to city agencies.
  • Liaise with oversight agencies to ensure compliance and effective communication.
  • Represent senior staff at meetings with agency heads or labor groups.
  • Prepare and present cases for hearings or arbitration as required.
  • Draft and review contracts and agreements related to labor relations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth.
  • Work in a prominent city office contributing to impactful labor relations work.
  • Collaboration with diverse city agencies and stakeholders.
  • Engagement in high-stakes negotiations that shape city labor policies.
Full Job Description
The New York City Office of Labor Relations (OLR) is seeking two Assistant Negotiators to join its Executive Division, which is responsible for representing the Mayor in negotiating and implementing collective bargaining agreements with the City's over 350,000 unionized employees. Under executive direction, with latitude for the exercise of judgement, knowledge and experience, assists the Commissioner of Labor Relations (OLR) in assigned areas of labor relations including collective bargaining, mediation, fact-finding and contract administration. Duties and Responsibilities: -Consults with and advises the Commissioner, First Deputy Commissioner, Associate Commissioners, and Assistant Commissioners on labor relations problems to which assigned. -Assists the chief spokesperson or lead negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations with unions and employee organizations. May lead negotiations with small bargaining units or on more minor labor-management issues. -Acts as labor relations consultants to city agencies. -Acts as liaison with other oversight agencies including DCAS, OMB, FISA-OPA, and Law Department. -Assists the Commissioner, First Deputy Commissioner, Associate Commissioners, and Assistant Commissioners at meetings held with agency heads or labor groups. When designated, represents the Commissioner, First Deputy Commissioner, Associate Commissioners, and Assistant Commissioners at such meetings. -Assists in the preparation and presentation of cases on behalf of the Office of Labor Relations at fact-findings hearings and/or arbitration proceedings. -Drafts and reviews of contracts, agreements and other terms of settlement. -Build and maintain positive labor-management relationships. -Collaborate with legal counsel on labor and employment matters. ADMINISTRATIVE LABOR RELATIONS - 82994 Qualifications 1. A master's degree from an accredited college in business or public administration, economics, labor or industrial relations, statistics or a closely related field and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in labor research and analysis, employee benefit design and benefit program evaluation, compensation analysis, labor economics, economic planning or a related area, 18 months of which must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in labor research and analysis, employee benefit design and benefit program evaluation, compensation analysis, labor economics or economic planning; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of professional experience, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above; or 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and must possess the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Additional Information

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