The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) advises the Mayor of the City of New York on criminal justice policy. MOCJ develops and implements strategies, with partners inside and outside government, to reduce crime and incarceration and to promote fairness and legitimacy. MOCJ works with law enforcement, city agencies, non-profits, foundations, and others to implement data-driven strategies that address current crime conditions, prevent offending, and build the strong neighborhoods that ensure enduring safety.

About the Role:
Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) will be an experienced, well-rounded HR professional with a strong understanding of human resources, confidentiality, employee and labor relations, performance management, NYC civil service, and citywide rules and regulations. They will be a part of a dynamic, service-oriented team responsible for developing and executing human capital strategies and initiatives to support the agency.

Additionally, the CHRO will supervise all aspects of the agency’s diversity recruitment, civil service list administration, new hire processing, appointments, promotions, worker’s compensation, tracking leaves and entitlements, and separations. They will oversee the preparation of Personnel Actions Requests for new hires, transfers from other agencies, civil service hiring pools and exit interviews.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Establish and implement human resource efforts that effectively communicate and support the Office’s mission and strategic vision.
- Provide overall leadership and “hands-on” guidance to the Human Resources team by overseeing civil service administration, employee and labor relations, retention, disciplinary process, workplace violence, administrative hearings, health and safety matters, leadership development, timekeeping, and benefits.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with labor union officials.
- Represent the Office as necessary at unemployment, disciplinary, grievances, mediations and arbitration hearings, and citywide contract negotiations.
- Manage and participate in overall process, including civil service transactions, 211 waivers, from position requisition to employment orientation.
- Collaborate with the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Office of Labor Relations, EEPC, on citywide-related matters on an as-needed basis.
Collaborate and exchange information with finance, EEO, operations, and other internal administrative departments.
- Communicate in various formats (intranet, forum meetings, bulletin postings, newsletter, etc.) to update the Office and ensure compliance with the policy and procedure manuals, workers’ compensation, EEO, labor relations, DCAS, EEPC, mandatory training, etc.
- Supervise work on promotions/transfers, benefits, FMLA, retirement, orientation, and disciplinary actions.
- Assist in the development and implementation of training programs at all levels within the Office related to human resource initiatives
- Handle sensitive and confidential information, work under pressure, and meet multiple deadlines.
- Coach and mentor leadership and legal/professional staff on appropriate behavior in the workplace for preventative and risk management purposes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?

2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?

3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?

4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university required - Strong preference for a graduate degree and/or certification(s) in human resources and a minimum of 7 years of human resources supervisory/management experience in NYC government. - Strong leadership, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and collaborative skills. - Excellent judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information ability to work under pressure and accommodate multiple challenging assignments and deadlines. - Hands on knowledge of New York City Automated Personnel System (NYCAPS), City Human Resources Management System (CHRMS), Payroll Management System (PMS), Personnel Reporting and Information System for Employees (PRISE) and Citytime. Extensive knowledge of the City’s Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Citywide Personnel Services Bulletins (PSBs) and relevant Employment and Labor Laws. - Strong working knowledge of systems and applications such as NYCAPS, PMS, CHRMS, and CityTime. - SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified - Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Visio, and other citywide systems. Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively with personnel at all levels of the Office. - Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. - Strong desire and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent time management skills. - Supervisory experience managing a team of professionals. - Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.