Human Resources Assistant

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.

We exist to provide answers in support of families, victims, and community during times of profound need.

The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.

• Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times
• Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community
• Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity
• Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality
• Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs

**Please note that this is a temporary position lasting until December 2026**

Job Description

The selected candidate will assist with various administrative tasks included but not limited to:

• Review candidate qualifications and forward qualified r sum s to hiring managers for further consideration.
• Conduct follow-up communications with candidates to ensure they are accomplishing onboarding milestones within established timeframes.
• Conduct agency-specific orientation sessions for new employees and assist in providing them with necessary information and support.
• Prepare job offers, release letters, and other relevant correspondence to ensure clear communication with candidates.
• Attend job fairs, professional conferences, and various recruiting events to attract top talent.
• Plan and attend interviews as the HR representative, providing support to both hiring managers and candidates throughout the interview process.
• Work closely with hiring managers to coordinate start dates and ensure a seamless transition for new employees.
• Refer candidates to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) for employment and medical processing.
• Facilitate civil service list actions as required, maintaining compliance with agency regulations.
• Establish and maintain rapport with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) HR partners, including DOHMH, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), and other relevant agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the recruitment process and HR initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
• Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

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.

Additional Information

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.