Associate Commissioner of Human Resources and Staff Development (HRSD)

Associate Commissioner of Human Resources and Staff Development (HRSD) Full-time Agency: DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Job Category: Administration & Human Resources Salary Band: $150,000+ Compensation: USD 103,355 - USD 228,632 Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours. Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101. The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking human resources professional to serve as Associate Commissioner of Human Resources and Staff Development (HRSD). Reporting directly to the Executive Deputy Commissioner of Administration, the Associate Commissioner will provide strategic leadership and oversight of all human resources functions for a workforce of more than 1,150 employees and serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, talent management, and civil service and HR policy. The Associate Commissioner will lead DDC’s Human Resources and Staff Development Division, which consists of four core units: Personnel, Payroll and Time Management, Recruitment and Employee Retention, and Training and Staff Development. The successful candidate will be responsible for advancing a modern, service-oriented HR operation that supports the agency’s mission, strengthens organizational performance, and fosters a culture of inclusion, professional growth, and employee engagement. Responsibilities Executive Leadership and Strategic Workforce Planning: Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all agency human resources functions. Serve as a trusted advisor to the Commissioner, Executive Deputy Commissioner, and senior leadership on workforce strategies to support agency operations, succession planning, and future staffing needs. Lead workforce assessments, analytics initiatives, and organizational effectiveness strategies. Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, and Retention: Direct recruitment, hiring, onboarding, retention, training, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives to ensure the agency attracts, develops, and retains a highly qualified workforce. Oversee performance management programs and initiatives that promote employee growth, accountability, and organizational excellence. HR Operations, Policy, and Compliance: Oversee core HR operations, including personnel administration, payroll and time management, leave administration, records management, and HR policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with employment laws, civil service rules, collective bargaining agreements, and citywide personnel policies. Manage audits, reporting requirements, and oversight agency responses. HR Technology and Analytics: Leverage HR data, analytics, and technology to improve decision-making, streamline operations, and enhance workforce management. Oversee HR systems modernization, automation, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. Qualifications All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States. Candidates must present original documents proving citizenship or legal right to work and must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

1. 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 (18) months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above.
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.
3. 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 “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.
4. 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 “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.
5. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience as described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.

Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education‑recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of New York