Human Capital Coordinator, Finance Administration and Planning

Job Description

HIRING RATE: $74,536.00/Flat Rate

Division/Program Summary Description:
The Finance Division at DOHMH has central responsibility and authority for all the finance, contracting, procurement, payroll, and revenue functions of the nation's largest local health department. DOHMH has approximately 7,000 employees and serves the nation's largest city of 8.8 million New Yorkers. Finance oversees policy analysis, program development, performance improvement, financial management, resource maximization, and technical assistance. Finance helps to ensure that programs and operations have the information, analysis, funding, and capacity to deliver critical services effectively and meet DOHMH's health and racial equity objectives.

Position Summary:
The Bureau of Finance Administration and Planning seeks to hire a Human Capital Coordinator/ City Research Scientist to support the Administration Unit in planning, development, and implementation of Bureau wide human resource activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Personnel, the selected candidate will serve as the Human Capital Coordinator. Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:
- Research and implement various transactions related to recruitment, onboarding, payroll, employee benefits as well as promotions, transfers, separations and offboarding.
- Coordinate daily activities of research projects for the division, ensuring compliance with study design and protocols.
- Manage data collections, analysis, and documentation. Collaborating with research teams and stakeholders for recruiting Public Health professionals.
- Makes and records observations on the progress of research/investigations, evaluates data and conducts presentations.
- Maintain updated and accurate head count records; including personnel files; ensuring all legal and personal documentation for each employee is filed in both their electronic and physical folders.
- Establish recruiting strategies requirements by studying organization plans and objectives; meeting with managers to discuss needs and provide comprehensive recruitment activities for assigned programs within the DOHMH.
- Make recommendations to senior management regarding proposed policy changes based on City rules and regulations.
- Work collaboratively with programs by planning, communicating and leading successful outcomes via in-person and virtual bi-weekly meetings
- Evaluate job descriptions by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with hiring managers.
- Assist with the DCAS Civil Service Job Classification Process and interact with HR’s Classification and Civil Service Unit as applicable based on HR Central's operational/programmatic needs.
- Perform special research projects and assignments at the Director’s request.

Preferred Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, to develop effective working relationships with bureaus, agency leadership, and agency staff.
- Problem solving, analytical, and research skills.
- Ability to develop clear and concise reporting of data for division leadership, internal and external audiences.
- Strong Excel & Microsoft word skills.
- Ability to organize and handle multiple assignments and establish effective working relationships with colleagues.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Passion for public health and advancing health equity.

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