Labor Law Investigator

City of New York • New York City, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fiscal Accountability Unit within the Deputy Commissioner, Management and Budget office is seeking one candidate as a Labor Law Investigator to support compliance oversight functions related to certified payroll review and prevailing wage monitoring through the NYC eComply system. The selected candidate will be responsible for reviewing contractor submitted payroll documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and verifying adherence to applicable labor standards and contractual requirements. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to conduct detailed reviews of financial and payroll records. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their workload and prioritizing tasks. They can communicate effectively and provide reliable and accurate support in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, they contribute to a positive team environment in which members participate, respect, and cooperate with each other to receive desired results.

Requirements

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness, searching for assets, verifying information concerning education, experience, and other personal qualifications bearing upon character and fitness for employment; or performing investigations involving the research, compilation and/or location of evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature.
• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.
• Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits, from an accredited college, for one year of full-time experience.
• All candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience reviewing certified payroll reports or contractor compliance documentation
• Background in financial, fraud, or administrative investigations
• Familiarity with public works contracts, prevailing wage requirements, or labor compliance programs
• Experience using electronic compliance systems (e.g., eComply or similar platforms)

Responsibilities

• Reviewing contractor submitted payroll documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Verifying adherence to applicable labor standards and contractual requirements.
• Conducting detailed reviews of financial and payroll records.
• Managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
• Providing reliable and accurate support in a fast-paced environment.
• Contributing to a positive team environment.
• Preparing clear investigative reports.
• Maintaining organized case documentation.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26
• Union benefits such as dental and vision coverage
• Paid annual leave and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• A pension
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED