Executive Director of Human Resources

Executive Director of Human Resources

POSITION DETAILS

New York City College of Technology (City Tech or the College) of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn offering associate and baccalaureate degrees in technology and health-related degree programs, other career-oriented degrees and liberal arts transfer degrees in its Schools of Arts and Sciences, Technology and Design, and Professional Studies. We are the largest public college of technology in New York State, and we go beyond traditional class offerings to create a high-tech, hands-on educational experience for our students, to prepare them for a rapidly changing world. City Tech is one of 10 CUNY colleges designated as leading research institutions in 2025's Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education. It was ranked 22 overall and ranked number 15 as a top performer on social mobility in US News and World Report's Best College Rankings (within Regional Colleges North). We invite applications for an experienced, self-motivated and results-driven professional to serve as the Executive Director of Human Resources.

Reporting to the Chief Campus Counsel, the HR Executive Director is a hands-on leader who will oversee and direct all HR operations, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery. They will serve as a strategic partner to executive management on a broad range of human resources-related issues, programs and initiatives, and advise managers on HR policies and regulatory compliance, including university bylaws and civil service rules.

The HR Executive Director will be expected to:

• Provide strategic leadership and governance of the College's new HRIS (Workday), and oversight of operational Human Resources functions, including Benefits and Leave Administration, Recruitment, and Talent Management to fully support the institution's HR strategic goals.

• Cultivate strong, collaborative partnerships with managers across the college, proactively engaging to anticipate and address employee matters before they escal…

• Direct the management of personnel records and data management to ensure confidentiality, data integrity, compliance, system reliability, and timely and accurate reporting.

• Oversee time and leave process; compliance with FLSA rules and regulations, FMLA, worker's compensation, and unemployment insurance.

• Lead the end-to-end reasonable accommodation review process in compliance with the ADA, state/local regulations and CUNY policy.

• Ensure consistent and compliant application of HR policies, collective bargaining agreements, college and university policies, bylaws, and procedures.

• Mediate civil service employee disputes and handle step one discipline and grievance matters for classified staff.

• Administer recruitment, appointment, termination, classification, performance evaluation and promotion processes for all faculty and staff, and oversee the onboarding and offboarding processes.

• Facilitate and review actions with relevant college offices to ensure proper payment of salary, salary increases, increments, and longevity payments for applicable job titles.

• Lead the development, delivery and tracking of HR training, professional development programs, and employee engagement initiatives, supported by clear communication and accessible guidance materials.

• Establish HR staff performance expectations and foster a collaborative, customer-focused team environment that supports creativity and continuous improvement.

• Evaluate internal HR processes and implement continuous improvements to enhance efficiency, service delivery, and compliance across all HR operations.

• Serve as the college's liaison to the University's Office of Human Resources Management.

• Serve as Recording Secretary and coordinator for the College's Personnel and Budget Committee, and represent Human Resources on various college-wide committees, including but not limited to the HEO Screening Committee, College Council Legislative Committee, and Workplace Violence Prevention Committee.

• Champion employee retention and engagement, including employee recognition events, benefits fairs, and employee newsletters.

• Assume other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An advanced degree in Human Resources or a related field, or a J.D., and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a broad array of human resources functions.

• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.

• Proficiency in Workday HRIS, with strong technical and analytical skills.

• Experience in higher education and strong knowledge of regulatory and contractual matters affecting a unionized workplace.

• Proven ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality, diplomacy, professionalism and integrity.

• Highly organized with excellent problem-solving and prioritization skills.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to facilitate training sessions and engage diverse audiences.

CUNY TITLE

Assistant Administrator

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$165,000 - $173,349. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin on or after July 7, 2026.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Location: NYC College of Technology

Job Type: Full-Time