NYC Careers Hiring for HR Associate at Brooklyn, NY Full Time

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as a HR Associate in its Human Resources Unit.

The Human Resources (hereinafter, HR) Department oversees all HR related issues. Staff in HR handles all personnel matters including meeting organizational goals. The department addresses all matters that impact the workforce. HR conducts studies, prepares and issues reports and oversees projects aimed at improving and strengthening HR in order to meet the agency mission. The staff in HR provides guidance to employees on personal and confidential matters and responds to inquiries regarding policies. Staff in HR provides guidance to employees on issues involving leaves, benefits and other topics.

Under general supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the prospective candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Interface with various departments and staff to handle and troubleshoot incoming inquires and issues. Coordinate/communicate with bureau management and/or designated staff to troubleshoot HR related matters.
• Perform HR duties which may include but are not limited to: employee verifications, affidavits, employment letters, filing, creating/running reports, photocopying, etc.
• Assist with Recruitment functions such as prescreening resumes, coordination and participation on interviews, reference checks, preparing files and scheduling interviews.
• Assist with the onboarding process and orientation for new hires.
• Create and maintain various HR reports and information, including the generation of reports from the various HR systems used by the office as needed.
• Maintain up to date and accurate personnel records which may include organizational chart information and system data by updating as changes, staff movements and attrition occurs. Maintain classification data, which includes analyzing, drafting, and revising job descriptions, maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Coordinate the replacement of lost or damaged ID’s for all employees and interns.
• Assist with special projects or assignments as assigned by management; may include the coordination of special events, attending meetings, assisting with training initiatives, and provide phone coverage and coverage for team members.
• Perform other related HR tasks as needed.

Minimum Qual Requirements

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.

Preferred Skills

• City experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and writing capabilities.
• Proficiency in various computer programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, etc.

Additional Information

Candidates must meet the additional requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree OR
• Associate’s Degree with at least 1 year of HR professional experience

To Apply

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We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

For Non-City/External Candidates: Visit the External Applicant NYC Careers site and type “DA – Brooklyn” on the search line. Then locate the Job ID number.

For Current City Employees: Visit Employee Self Service (ESS) to view and click on Recruiting Activities, Careers, and search by Job ID number.

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.