Overview

Senior Director Operations, Human Resources

The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Director Operations, Human Resources who will be responsible for long term planning and daily oversight of the Human Resources Division including talent management, compensation, employee benefits, labor, performance management, training, civil service and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include the functions described below.

GENERAL:

Develops and implements human resources management policies and programs. Provides guidance to Authority staff in the implementation of such policies and programs. Directs the development and management of integrated human resources information systems including compensation and benefits, training and development, employee relations, and staffing and personnel records. Oversees the development and management of the Human Resources budget including participating in vendor selection and monitoring vendor contracts. Prepares well- written and thorough documentation, reports, presentations and decision papers. Effectively leads and manages Human Resources Division staff. Effectively communicates with SCA leadership and all levels of Authority employees.

Oversees and develops employee engagement programs. Establishes good working relationships with consultants. Handles assigned special projects independently, in a thorough, complete and timely manner.

TALENT MANAGEMENT:

Establishes, implements and administers all staffing related activities (recruitment/employment, classification, civil service, and compensation). Develops and implements a robust recruiting program.

Develops and implements 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 with career development opportunities. Provides integrated external contracting and sourcing for common training needs as defined in the Authority’s annual training plans. Develops centralized training database and develops and maintains central training program library.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

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

LABOR:

Manages and oversees labor relations, including but not limited to collective bargaining, discipline, and grievances. 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. Oversees Human Resources 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. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Baccalaureate plus fifteen (15) 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Major course work in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field. Graduate Degree preferred. Progressively responsible experience which includes at least five years of responsibility for the development and management of Human Resources functions, policies and programs. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and respond to time-sensitive issues. Strong analytical skills. Public/non-profit employment experience. Familiarity with public pension and benefits plans. Workday or other HRIS experience is a plus.

BACKGROUND

The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) is the organization responsible for designing and building new public schools and managing the design, construction and renovation of capital improvement projects in New York City’s more than 1200 school buildings. The SCA is dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence, safety, quality and integrity.

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; retirement savings plans including pension, 401K, 457 and IRA options and generous paid time off are just a sample of our benefits. 

Salary Range: $141,255 – $180,000 commensurate with experience 

Visit our website http://www.nycsca.org/Careers/Employment & apply to Job #R-FY23-69

New York City School Construction Authority is an equal opportunity employer.