Personnel Analyst (Investigations)

City of New York • New York City, NY

2d

About The Position

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (BXDA) seeks an experienced and enthusiastic Personnel Analyst (Investigations) in its Human Resources bureau. The role assists the Chief Human Resources Officer with complex, highly confidential investigations, research, and related duties. It conducts impartial workplace investigations, manages employee relations and labor relations cases, and supports compliance with agency policies, civil service rules, and collective bargaining agreements. Work requires confidentiality, independence, and sound judgment. The incumbent interacts with employees at all levels and provides objective findings to HR leadership for appropriate action.

The position requires a four-year high school diploma or equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more specified fields; a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or equivalent education and/or experience. Preferred qualifications and skills include a bachelor’s degree and relevant professional experience, substantial investigative experience, and strong investigative, analytical, communication, and employee-relations capabilities. Availability to address time-sensitive matters may be required.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated qualification pathways: a four-year high school diploma or educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, security, human resources, labor relations, or legal affairs; a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Handle sensitive personnel matters with discretion, sound judgment, and high ethical standards, fairness, and consistency.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, including summarizing findings, resolving conflicts, de-escalating sensitive situations, and communicating professionally with individuals at all levels.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, union representatives, and Human Resources staff.
• Availability to address time-sensitive investigations, meetings, or other urgent matters may be required.
• Meet other requirements that may apply under agency policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree and professional experience in human resources, employee relations, labor relations, investigations, compliance, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in any capacity of investigations.
• Experience managing employee relations cases.
• Thorough knowledge of investigative techniques, interviewing methods, documentation standards, and report writing.
• Ability to evaluate complex information, assess credibility, identify relevant facts, and draw objective, well-supported conclusions.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of civil service rules, personnel administration, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impartial investigations into misconduct, policy violations, workplace disputes, and other employee-relations matters.
• Interview involved parties and witnesses, gather evidence, and prepare investigative reports summarizing findings and recommended findings.
• Manage employee relations cases from intake through resolution, ensuring timely follow-up and accurate documentation.
• Support labor relations, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and collective bargaining inquiries.
• Advise supervisors and employees on policies, procedures, and workplace expectations.
• Partner with HR leadership to recommend corrective actions and ensure compliance with civil service rules, legal requirements, contractual obligations, and agency policies.
• Maintain confidential case files and prepare summaries, correspondence, and materials for HR leadership and legal review.
• Support HR initiatives, policy reviews, personnel processes, and operational improvements as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time