HR Compliance Attorney
Core
Investigate and adjudicate HR compliance matters for non-uniformed employees, including disciplinary hearings, background checks, and federal PREA compliance.
Role type
HR Compliance Attorney (Government)
Builds
Disciplinary case resolutions, compliance reports, and investigation findings for the NYC Department of Correction.
Domain
Public Sector / Criminal Justice / Human Resources
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal research, drafting legal memorandums, conducting employment verification investigations, managing disciplinary hearings, data tracking, document redaction and analysis, communication with union representatives.
Preferred skills
Experience with New York State Bar rules, familiarity with PREA standards.
Technologies
Outlook, USPS certified mail, electronic document management systems.
Responsibilities
Conduct Step I disciplinary investigations and hearings for non-uniformed staff; perform background checks on prospective candidates; administer and monitor federal compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA); draft investigation reports and closing memos; schedule and coordinate hearing logistics with union representatives; maintain unit calendars and tracking mechanisms for case data.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC
