Executive Director of Human Resources, Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is a world-renowned agency with a long tradition of protecting and promoting health in the nation’s most culturally and linguistically diverse city. Our 7,000-plus team members bring an extraordinary array of languages, cultures, and experiences to bear on the work of public health. The Division of Administration facilitates the work of the entire Agency. Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner, the Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations (HR/LR) is seeking an exceptional, highly motivated, and experienced professional with extensive knowledge of personnel administration to serve as Executive Director. The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, sound judgement and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Permanent in the civil service title of Administrative Labor Relations Specialist III - 82994 (Managerial) or the comparable titles of Administrative Contract Specialist III -10095 (Managerial) or Administrative Community Relations Specialist III – 10022 (Managerial).
• A master's degree from an accredited college in business or public administration, economics, labor or industrial relations, statistics or a closely related field and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in labor research and analysis, employee benefit design and benefit program evaluation, compensation analysis, labor economics, economic planning or a related area, 18 months of which must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in labor research and analysis, employee benefit design and benefit program evaluation, compensation analysis, labor economics or economic planning.
• OR A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of professional experience, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in '1' above.
• OR Education and/or experience equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and must possess the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience as described in '1' above.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication skills
• Sound judgement
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and executive administration of the Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
• Support the Bureau's short- and long-term personnel goals by conducting research, providing analysis and recommendations, and aligning HR objectives with agency priorities.
• Develop, update, and enforce agency-wide policies, procedures, and guidelines related to personnel management. Align internal programs and HR strategies, implement best practices, and restructure HR functions as needed.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Senior Directors and HR staff, maximizing their potential through motivation, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Advise the Assistant Commissioner of Human Resources on personnel issues, lead special projects, and resolve complex HR challenges by identifying priorities, coordinating requirements, and adjusting strategies as needed.
• Advise and provide accountabilities and goals for talent acquisition, staffing, compliance, contracts, compensation, benefits, training, records management, succession planning, employee relations, EEO compliance, and labor relations.
• Collaborate with NYC oversight entities (City Administrative Services, Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations, Office of Management and Budget) and union leadership to strengthen relationships.
• Monitor HR operations by tracking trends, setting performance metrics, and evaluating recruitment, training, and disciplinary processes to improve staff performance and productivity.
• Provide HR support to executive leadership, including Assistant Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, and the Commissioner of Health. Develop customer service strategies to foster collaboration across Agency divisions.
• Oversee key functions such as Leaves and Benefits, Personnel Actions, and Hiring/Civil Service, ensuring continuity during public health emergencies and emergency activations.
• Participate in executive search committees to recruit senior leadership and implement agency-wide initiatives as directed by the Assistant Commissioner.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan
• Tax-deferred savings program
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program
• Job Security

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive