Director of Human Resources, OEA Administration

Job Description

*** OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST (ONLY DOHMH CANDIDATES OR DOHMH CANDIDATES WHO ARE IN THE CIVIL SERVICE PROMOTIONAL LIST)

Division/Program Summary Description:
Within the Office of External Affairs, the Bureau of OEA Administration is tasked with managing Personnel Actions, Contracts & Procurement, Budget, Operations, and Fiscal Management. The Bureau of OEA Administration collaborates closely with Bureau of Government Affairs, Bureau of Customer Support, and the Bureau of Communications to ensure efficient administrative support and operational effectiveness. Reporting directly to the Executive Director for OEA Administration, the Director of Human Resources will provide comprehensive HR expertise to all staff within the Office of External Affairs. The Director will concentrate on employee development, workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, leave administration, and labor relations.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
--Oversee Human Resources and Personnel Management functions.
--Supervise and authorize the hiring, recruitment, and placement of staff.
--Review and approve all personnel packages for new hires, promotions, dismissal, and other HR actions to ensure compliance with New Yor City personnel policies and procedures.
--Manage the onboarding process for new staff.
--Serve as the Citytime Liaison and ensure compliance of time and leave policies.
--Collaborate closely with Labor relations and EEO teams to address grievances and reasonable accommodation requests.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Proven working experience as a Director of HR or similar

Extensive knowledge of NYC personnel policies.

Experience in Civil services title requirement and leave benefits.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Why you should work for us:

- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

Qualifications

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, ps