Executive Director of Human Resources, Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations

Executive Director of Human Resources, Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations

Open to candidates who are permanent in the civil service title of Administrative Labor Relations Specialist III - 82994 (Managerial) or the comparable titles of Administrative Contract Specialist III
-10095 (Managerial) or Administrative Community Relations Specialist III – 10022 (Managerial). The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is a world-renowned agency with a long tradition of protecting and promoting health in the nation's most culturally and linguistically diverse city. Our 7,000-plus team members bring an extraordinary array of languages, cultures, and experiences to bear on the work of public health.

The Division of Administration facilitates the work of the entire Agency. Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner, the Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations (HR/LR) is seeking an exceptional, highly motivated, and experienced professional with extensive knowledge of personnel administration to serve as Executive Director. The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, sound judgement and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Duties will include but not be limited to: overseeing daily operations and executive administration of the Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations; supporting the Bureau's short- and long-term personnel goals by conducting research, providing analysis and recommendations, and aligning HR objectives with agency priorities; developing, updating, and enforcing agency-wide policies, procedures, and guidelines related to personnel management; providing leadership and guidance to Senior Directors and HR staff, maximizing their potential through motivation, development, and career advancement opportunities;

advising the Assistant Commissioner of Human Resources on personnel issues, leading special projects, and resolving complex HR challenges by identifying priorities, coordinating requirements, and adjusting strategies as needed; advising and providing accountabilities and goals for talent acquisition, staffing, compliance, contracts, compensation, benefits, training, records management, succession planning, employee relations, EEO compliance, and labor relations; collaborating with NYC oversight entities and union leadership to strengthen relationships;

monitoring HR operations by tracking trends, setting performance metrics, and evaluating recruitment, training, and disciplinary processes to improve staff performance and productivity; providing HR support to executive leadership, including Assistant Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, and the Commissioner of Health; developing customer service strategies to foster collaboration across Agency divisions; overseeing key functions such as Leaves and Benefits, Personnel Actions, and Hiring/Civil Service, ensuring continuity during public health emergencies and emergency activations;

participating in executive search committees to recruit senior leadership and implement agency-wide initiatives as directed by the Assistant Commissioner; and demonstrated proficiency and subject matter expertise providing leadership oversight of Leaves and Benefits Administration including FMLA, ADA, health, life, disability, retirement, parental, medical, workers' compensation, reasonable accommodations, and military leave state/local leave laws, and compliance requirements; full-cycle leave administration, from initial request to return-to-work.

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.
• Benefits:
  City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund, a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement, a tax-deferred savings program, and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• 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.

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,  or .