The Director, Operations (Human Resources) reports to a designated Senior Director or Vice President and is responsible for managing the Human Resources Division including operational and administrative matters such as talent management, compensation, labor, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include overseeing and coordinating:

 

GENERAL:

• Development and implementation of human resource management policies and programs.
• Provides guidance to staff in the implementation of such policies and programs.
• Manages integrated human resources information systems including compensation and benefits, training and development, employee relations, and staffing and personnel records.
• Organizational Improvement Initiatives and Internal Communications activities.
• Prepares well written and thorough documentation, reports, presentations, decision papers, etc.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of Authority employees.
• Oversees and develops employee engagement program.
• Establishes good working relationship with consultants.
• Handles assigned special projects independently, in a thorough, complete, and timely manner.

   

  TALENT MANAGEMENT:

• Establishment, implementation, and administration of all staffing related activities (recruitment/employment, classification, civil service, and compensation).
• Participates in the development and implementation of employee performance evaluation programs.
• Ensures that employee career ladders are developed and implemented to build a strong, competent workforce within the organization.
• Oversees management of Authority-wide training programs to enhance leadership skills and provide staff and career development opportunities.
• Provides integrated external contracting and sourcing for common training needs as defined in the Authority’s annual training plans.
• Provides centralized planning, scheduling and other training program coordination and support. •Develops centralized training database and develops and maintains central training program library.

   

  COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Serves as Authority Salary Administrator.
• Ensures compliance with collective bargaining salary structures.
• Oversees management of employee health benefits programs including health benefits, pension, deferred compensation, etc.

   

  LABOR:

• Manages and oversees labor relations, including but not limited to collective bargaining, discipline, grievances, etc.
• Oversees the negotiations and administration of all collective bargaining agreements. Ensures a positive labor relations climate consistent with Authority objectives and philosophy.
• Advises Authority management on progressive employee discipline and oversees employee discipline process for the Authority; oversees the implementation of such policies.
• Represents the Authority at arbitrations, mediations, unemployment hearings, and other administrative proceedings.

   

  REGULATORY:

• Ensures compliance with relevant Federal, State and City employment laws, including but not limited to those relating to immigration and naturalization, Equal Employment Opportunity, veterans’ affairs, Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act, civil service law and labor contracts.
• Ensures EEO compliance and oversees investigations to bring a satisfactory resolution.
• Represents the Authority on applications, proposals, or programs before governmental agencies, including but not limited to, the State Civil Service Commission and State Public Employment Relations Board.

   

  QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with public pension and benefits plans.
• Workday experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Ten years of full time, administration, experience in operations, construction, management, administration, or a related field; five years must be in an administrative or managerial capacity or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and respond to time-sensitive issues.
• Possess strong analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge and experience in all areas of Human Resources.
• Public/non-profit employment experience preferred.
• Preference: weighted consideration will be given to candidates who possess a degree in architecture or engineering or who are licensed by the State of New York as an architect or engineer, or a master’s degree in public, business, or human resources Administration.

   

  Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must provide proof of having received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine before their start date. Where applicable, individuals who are unable to comply with this requirement because of medical or religious reasons may request a reasonable accommodation.

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Posted On: Monday, November 29, 2021
Compensation: $160,000.00