The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The Civilian Hiring Unit is responsible for day-to-day HR operations, including, but not limited to: implementing personnel actions such as recruitment and the job posting process through the Smart Recruiter platform, processing new hires from civil service list as well as non-lists, background investigations, and NYCAPS transactions.
The selected candidates’ responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:
- Provide subject matter and interpretive expertise to all levels within hiring units on HR policies and procedures. Acting as a resource to help others strategically navigate HR processes in recruitment, managing/operating within the Civil Service system
- Partner with all other units within HR to ensure cross functional collaboration for success
- Continuously analyze existing department policies and procedures to determine whether desired outcomes are being achieved and make recommendations as necessary to make improvements.
- Work closely with bureaus to ensure vacant positions are filled promptly
- Oversee recruitment and job posting process via the Smart Recruiter platform
- Work closely with the Business Process Improvement Office to provide information necessary to create standard operating procedures and best practice manuals
- Collaborate with Compliance and Legal to track expiration dates and maintain 100% compliance with work authorization regulations
- Develop and implement metrics to support HR staff at all levels, ensuring data integrity while processing and reporting of HR data
- Supervise and train staff on various aspects of HR, including but not limited to, citywide automated systems (NYCAPS, PMS, CHRMS, etc.), recruitment, job posting, hiring (list and non-list), leaves of absence, separations, etc.
- Supervise staff handling civil service hiring pools to ensure compliance with all civil service rules and regulations. Ensure the accurate and timely disposition of civil service certifications.


TO APPLY:
Click the Apply’ button below, or visit: http://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for JOB ID # 788796

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

DIRECTOR EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT D - 12675

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of full-time, progressively responsible personnel administration, experience at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity; or

Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above.
Education may be substituted for the general personnel administration experience described above at the rate of 1 year of college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 4 years of college for 2 years of experience. A Master's degree with a major in management or administration may be substituted for an additional year of the general personnel administration experience. However all candidates must have eighteen months of managerial or administrative experience.

Preferred Skills

This position requires an engaged leader who can navigate difficult conversations with clarity, one who is hands-on, and has experience using the New York City's personnel systems (NYCAPS, PMS, CHRMS) and can perform the work their staff does, if needed. The ideal leader: - Has excellent writing and communication skills - Believes every employee has potential and is able to unlock the potential in each employee - Believes in providing excellent customer service - Understands urgency, and can deliver when it matters - Is curious about the way things are done and seeks out different ways to improve - Prioritizes employee retention and job satisfaction

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/

Residency Requirement

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.

Additional Information

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.