THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $85,000.00 - $94,521.00

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.

The Office of Human Resources is a critical component in managing the agency’s most valuable resources, our employees. The Office of Human Resources holds a broad spectrum of responsibilities that contribute directly to ACS’ vision of offering comprehensive, quality services that empower children and families to thrive. ACS’ Office of Human Resources’ primary functions include developing and implementing the agency’s human resources policies and procedures, recruiting, and hiring qualified candidates for open positions, providing onboarding and training to new employees, managing employee performance and compensation, and ensuring compliance with all applicable employment, civil service, and labor laws. In addition to our primary functions, the Office of Human Resources provides a variety of other services to employees, such as career development, employee benefits, and wellness programs. The Office of Human Resources also works in partnership with ACS program areas and divisions to provide initiatives and services that nurture and develop an environment of employee empowerment, advocacy, and involvement in the organization while attracting and cultivating a diverse dynamic workforce.

The Staffing Management Unit (SMU) is responsible for the implementation and processing of all Personnel Action Requests (PARs) within the agency and is the first line of contact in the recruitment life cycle. The Senior Staffing Specialist plays a vital role in managing the staffing and personnel administration processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with civil service regulations. This position supervises a team of Staffing Specialists, providing strategic guidance and operational support to ensure efficient talent acquisition and workforce management. The Senior Staffing Specialist collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, oversees personnel actions, and maintains HR systems to support the organization’s staffing needs effectively.

Key Responsibilities of this position:

- Supervise and mentor a team of Staffing Specialists, providing strategic direction and operational guidance.
- Ensure Staffing Specialists effectively support assigned divisions by providing HR advisement and staffing solutions.
- Oversee the review, analysis, and processing of personnel action requests (PARS) submitted through the Human Resources Management System (HRMS).
- Collaborate closely with divisional liaisons to evaluate staffing requirements and deliver customized recruitment consultation.
- Evaluate and verify the accuracy and completeness of personnel action requests, ensuring proper titles, salaries, justifications, qualifications, and coding.
- Maintain and update the Human Resources Management System (HRMS).
- Perform entries in the New York City Automated Payroll System (NYCAPS), including creating and entering vacancies, job offers, and monitoring oversight approvals.
- Manage internal and external Personnel Action Request (PAR) reports to track staffing outcomes and update HR master tracking systems.
- Generate and analyze staffing and HR reports using HRMS, NYCAPS, and other relevant systems.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including Agency Chief of Staff, Divisional Liaisons, NYCAPS, Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to facilitate staffing processes and resolve personnel matters.
- Coordinate release requests for incoming and outgoing staff, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Ensure all staffing actions comply with employment laws, civil service regulations, and organizational policies.

Core Competencies:
Accountability and Professionalism: Demonstrates enthusiasm for and commitment to the position and accepts responsibility for personal actions.
Customer Service: Commits to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers. Listens and responds effectively to customer questions; resolves customer problems to the customer’s satisfaction; respects all internal and external customers.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Supports a positive team environment in which members participate, respect and cooperate with each other to receive desired results.
Job-Specific Knowledge and Skills: Plans, prioritizes, and organizes work effectively to produce measurable results; keeps current with and effectively applies new work methods, skills and technologies to complete work at highest possible standards.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

The preferred candidate will possess the following skills: - Education & Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience). - 3+ years of progressive experience in staffing, recruitment, or human resources, preferably in a government or civil service setting. - Experience in supervisory or leadership roles within HR operations. - Technical Skills: - Proficiency in HRMS, NYCAPS, and other HRIS systems for personnel action processing and data management. - Strong understanding of civil service titles, classification, compensation, and regulatory compliance. - Ability to generate, interpret, and analyze HR reports for workforce planning and decision-making. - Soft Skills: - Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to support a team of Staffing Specialists. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various stakeholders. - Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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.