Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Job Title:

Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Employment Status:
Full-time, Exempt

Department:
Human Resources

Reports To:

Chief Impact Officer, EVP

This is a
hybrid position based in Brooklyn, NY (3 days/week in-office)

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is a not-for-profit corporation that serves as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of its owner, the City of New York. BNYDC strives to provide an environment in which innovative companies can take root and grow.

The Senior Vice President of Human Resources serves as the organization’s senior human resources leader and strategic advisor to executive leadership. This position is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with organizational priorities while ensuring operational excellence across all areas of Human Resources.

They provide leadership over workforce strategy, labor relations, employee relations, talent acquisition, total rewards, talent development, HR operations, compliance, and employee engagement. The role partners closely with executive leadership to align workforce planning and compensation strategies, strengthen organizational effectiveness, develop leaders, foster a positive workplace culture, and position the organization for future growth and change.

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide Human Resources strategy aligned with organizational goals and business priorities
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, culture, succession planning, change management, and talent strategy
• Lead, develop, and mentor the Human Resources team while establishing departmental goals, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop HR metrics and dashboards to support executive decision-making and organizational planning
• Identify and mitigate workforce-related risks while promoting sound governance, compliance, and organizational effectiveness
• Manage the Human Resources budget, ensuring effective stewardship of departmental resources

• Lead the organization’s labor relations strategy across multiple collective bargaining agreements, serving as the chief spokesperson during collective bargaining negotiations
• Oversee contract administration, grievance management, arbitration preparation, labor-management partnerships, and contract interpretation
• Provide executive guidance on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management
• Build collaborative relationships with union leadership while balancing operational objectives and positive employee relations

• Lead the organization’s total rewards strategy, including compensation philosophy, salary structures, market benchmarking, internal equity, and benefits offerings
• Lead the annual compensation planning process, including merit increases, promotional adjustments, equity reviews, and executive compensation recommendations
• Develop, and manage the organization’s annual staffing budget process in partnership with Finance, C-suite, and department heads
• Oversee all employee benefit programs and manage relationships with brokers, retirement administrators, insurance carriers, and other applicable vendors
• Lead annual benefits renewals, open enrollment, vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, and ongoing plan administration
• Ensure compliance with all applicable benefit regulations and reporting requirements

• Lead performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives
• Partner with department leaders to assess organizational structure, workforce planning, and talent needs
• Oversee talent strategies to attract, retain, and develop a high-performing workforce
• Champion initiatives that foster an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture rooted in continuous learning and professional development

• Oversee all Human Resources operations, policies,…