Director of Human Resources

Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Human Resources serves as the agency’s HR leader, directing the daily administration and strategic alignment of all human resources functions for 200+ staff members. Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Director oversees recruitment of non-legal employees, labor relations, performance management, payroll and benefit administration, as well as compliance with city, state and federal laws and requirements. This critical role ensures that personnel decisions are administered fairly, consistently, and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Significant, progressively responsible HR management experience, ideally within government or the public sector.
Proven experience handling labor relations, employee investigations, disciplinary procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
Familiarity with New York City personnel systems (NYCAPS, CityTime, PMS) is highly desirable.
Exceptional judgment, leadership, supervisory, and conflict-resolution abilities.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proven discretion and sound judgment when managing highly confidential matters.
Commitment to building a positive work environment for all employees.
Ability to build collaborative partnerships across all organizational levels and external agencies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in HR, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct all agency HR operations; advise executive leadership on personnel matters, employment law, policy, and workforce planning.
Develop and implement HR policies and best practices. Ensure strict compliance with federal, New York State, and New York City employment laws, civil service regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, transfers, and separations.
Partner with the Chief Financial Officer to manage payroll, compensation, and personnel actions with budgetary impact, ensuring accurate financial stewardship and executive review.
Serve as the primary agency liaison to the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), Office of Labor Relations (OLR), NYCAPS, and other City entities.
Supervise HR staff and oversee daily unit operations while maintaining the security and confidentiality of all personnel records.
Foster a workplace culture rooted in professionalism, accountability, respect, collaboration, and exceptional service.