Senior Manager, Position Control

Overview

JOB TITLE: Senior Manager, Position Control

SALARY RANGE: $115,000- $120,000

HAY POINTS: 677

DEPT/DIV: People Department

SUPERVISOR: Director, Position Control

LOCATION: 333 West 34 Street, New York, NY 10001

HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (7 1/2 hours/day)

This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America s largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

SUMMARY
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The Position Control Senior Manager is a crucial leadership role within the HR Operations and Analytics People division, responsible for overseeing the comprehensive management of the organization s position management system. This position plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of position data, facilitating strategic workforce planning, and supporting effective budget management across all departments. The Position Control Senior Manager will collaborate closely with Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), Finance, Talent Acquisition, and individual department heads to maintain accurate and current position information throughout the company.

• Strategic Position Management: Lead the oversight of the position control database, ensuring all positions are accurately coded, classified, and updated promptly.
• Advanced Workforce Planning: Work in partnership with department leaders and HR to assess staffing requirements, forecast future vacancies, and strategize on workforce planning initiatives.
• Budget Oversight: Collaborate with the Finance department to align position control data with budgetary projections and constraints, providing comprehensive reports on staffing costs and budget variances.
• Compliance and Auditing Leadership: Ensure strict adherence to both internal policies and external regulations related to position management. Conduct and oversee rigorous audits of position data for accuracy and integrity.
• Process Improvement Initiatives: Identify and implement strategic improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of position control management practices. Develop and maintain up-to-date procedural documentation.
• Educational Leadership and Support: Lead training sessions and provide ongoing support to department managers and HR personnel on position control practices and systems. Serve as the expert resource for all position management-related inquiries.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Generate detailed reports and analyze data on staffing trends, vacancy rates, and other critical metrics to offer insights that guide decision-making in workforce management.
• Upholding Data Integrity: Ensure the complete accuracy and timeliness of all position-related data within the company’s systems.
• Ensuring Compliance: Maintain unwavering compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements pertaining to position management.
• Achieving Budgetary Alignment: Skillfully manage position data to meet fiscal goals and limitations, effectively minimizing discrepancies and optimizing resource allocation.
• Championing Continuous Improvement: Continually assess and enhance position control processes and systems to boost precision, efficiency, and adaptability to the organization s evolving needs.
• Other duties

COMPETENCIES:

Strategic Thinking and Vision:

• Ability to conceptualize and implement effective position control strategies that align with the organization s broader goals and adapt to changing workforce needs and market conditions.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Demonstrated leadership skills to inspire, guide, and develop a team dedicated to position control management.
• Capacity to foster a collaborative environment that…