Chief Human Resources Officer

NOTE: Only candidates who are currently serving permanently as an Administrative Staff Analyst or are on the civil service list and are reachable may apply. The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. DYCD supports New York City youth and their families by funding a wide range of high-quality youth and community development programs. DYCD seeks a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to serve as Chief Human Resources Officer. This position is responsible for the agency's human capital administration, which includes employment and recruitment, human resources, civil service administration, employee and labor relations, training and professional development, timekeeping & payroll, employee benefit programs, performance management, employee recognition, agency-wide events, and partnering with citywide and oversight agencies to facilitate DYCD's workforce management business needs. Responsibilities Direct and lead recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, civil service administration, classification and compensation, payroll & timekeeping, benefits and leave administration, labor relations, performance management, internships, DYCD-placed youth workforce engagement programs, safety & health issues, wellness programs and special events related to equity, inclusion and diversity for the agency, and training and professional development. Plan, develop and implement personnel policies to ensure all personnel actions conform to civil service laws, federal legislation, and oversight agencies' guidelines such as DCAS, OLR and OMB; perform personnel functions related to hiring, terminations, promotions, transfers and benefits administration. Serve as the primary resource and subject matter expert for agency executives and senior leadership to use HR strategically; act as point of contact for unions and labor relations matters including collective bargaining agreements. Work closely with the Office of Information Technology on the vision, design, updates and maintenance of HR information systems and databases to streamline processes. Collaborate with the DYCD CFO on managing the agency’s personnel services payroll and headcount budget to ensure alignment of division/unit personnel budget to salary expenses and to track overall PS expenses for periodic reporting to the Commissioner and Executive team. Serve with the DYCD CFO as primary co‑liaison to the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget and work closely with the OMB task force to facilitate PAR approvals, new PS needs and cost‑saving programs. Liaise with the NYC Office of Labor Relations regarding collective bargaining contracts and with labor unions representing DYCD employees. Provide advice, counsel and make recommendations regarding human resources related matters. Collaborate with the senior leadership team to ensure HR initiatives support DYCD’s strategies and goals. Represent the agency at external meetings with other city agencies regarding human resources and labor. Minimum Qualifications A master’s degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and two years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management. Eighteen months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity and supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience in the areas described in the first item above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and six years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience as described in the first item above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience. A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience as described in the first item above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to any of the above options. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. All candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience as described in the first item above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience. Preferred Skills Extensive knowledge of the City of New York’s Personnel Rules and Regulations, and requirements set forth by New York State Civil Service Law; proficient with city automated systems such as NYCAPS, PMS, CHRMS and PRISE. Comprehensive knowledge of how to implement Citywide Personnel policies and procedures, including Personnel Service Bulletins, the Citywide Agreement, City Charter and Mayor’s Personnel Orders. Familiarity with City financial plans, management of agency personnel services budget and other policies and processes as determined by OMB. Ideal candidate possesses superb skills in Leadership Core Competencies: interpersonal skills, oral and written communication, integrity/honesty, continual learning, public service motivation; strategic change leadership; teamwork & professional development; accountability & results‑driven mindset; human resources management; and coalition building. 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program. 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 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. Compensation $190,000.00 – $230,000.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr