JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for the management of the Human Resources Department of the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. This includes the management of: multiple NYC bargaining unit contracts, developing and executing human resource strategy, employee relations, NYC civil service transactions, onboarding, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), organizational and performance management, strategic leadership by articulating human resources needs and plans to the executive management team, environmental health and safety, staff training and professional development, project management and data analytics, and employment services including coordination of staff recruitment/EEO, classification, disciplinary process, and benefit administration. We are seeking a well-rounded HR professional with a strong understanding of human resources, confidentiality, employee relations, performance management, NYC civil service and citywide rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Exceptional leadership/people skills, ability to lead a large group in a unified direction through strategic planning and best practices.
2. Coordinate change management efforts and assist in the development, implementation and training related to human resource initiatives, including diversity and inclusion
3. Handle sensitive and confidential information, work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines. Knowledge and effective application of ethical obligations required in day-to-day responsibilities.
4. Establish and implement human resource efforts that effectively communicate and support the Office’s mission and strategic vision.
5. Function as a strategic advisor in collaboration with the executive/senior management of each bureau/department/unit or specialty group regarding key organizational and human resource management issues.
6. Provide overall leadership and “hands-on” guidance to the human resource department by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, civil service administration, succession planning, data analytics, employee relations, retention, disciplinary process, unemployment hearings, safety and health matters, leadership development, labor relations and benefits.
7. Coach and mentor leadership and legal/support staff on appropriate behavior in the workplace for preventative and risk management purposes.
8. Practice excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
9. Strategically organize and prioritize time to complete tasks in an efficient manner to accomplish goals.
10. Exercise sound, independent judgment and initiative.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

11. Supervise staff of human resources professionals
12. Schedule regular collaboration meetings with the human resources department team; identify delivery gaps
13. Develop and maintain professional relationships with labor union officials
14. Represent BXDA at unemployment, disciplinary, grievances, mediations and arbitration hearings
15. Represent BXDA at citywide contract negotiations
16. Manage and participate in overall recruitment process including, civil service pools/transactions, non-competitive/competitive status and 211 waivers, from position requisition to employment orientation
17. Share data analytics with executive staff and appropriate departments for budgetary and strategic planning
18. Regularly meet with support and legal staff on human resource updates
19. Present timely updates on policies and procedures to the BXDA Office in live meetings, newsletter, intranet, etc.
20. Engage with human resources team to conceptualize unstructured/raw data and information and derive actionable solutions and strategies that improve the performance of various human resources functions
21. In monthly meetings, consult with training and professional development to ensure BXDA policies and procedures manuals (legal and support) are aligned with human resources strategy
22. Collaborate and meet with the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Office of Labor Relations, EEPC, DA’s Offices, etc. on citywide related matters on an as needed basis
23. Collaborate and exchange information with timekeeping, finance, EEO, operations, compensation and other internal administrative departments in regularly scheduled meetings
24. Communicate in various mediums (intranet, forum meetings, bulletin postings, and newsletter) to ensure compliance with the following policies: workers compensation, EEO, labor relations, DCAS, EEPC, mandatory training, etc.
25. Schedule and attend meetings on promotions/transfers, benefits, recruitment, FMLA, retirement, orientation and disciplinary actions with appropriate staff
26. Ensure global & cultural awareness is incorporated in all BXDA human resources policies and procedures

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

28. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university required/ strong preference for a graduate degree and/or certification(s) in human resources AND minimum of 7 years of human resources supervisory/management experience in NYC government
29. Strong leadership, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and collaborative skills
30. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines. Knowledge and effective application of ethical obligations required in day-to-day responsibilities
31. Minimum of 10 years of human resources experience in NYC government
32. General familiarity with all aspects of human resources and with federal, state and city laws regarding human resources, benefits, diversity and inclusion, compensation, recruitment, employee relations, labor relations, disciplinary actions, succession planning, EEO, civil service, etc.
33. Expertise and strong knowledge of HRMS, systems and applications such as NYCAPS, PRISE, PMS, CHRMS and CityTime
34. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Visio, and other citywide systems