HR Deputy Director - Recruitment and Operations Officer

at  The City University of New York CUNY

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree and eight years’ related experience required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Eight years’ Human Resources experience in higher education.
• CUNY-specific knowledge-well versed in CUNY Collective Bargaining Agreements, Civil Service rules and procedures, and CUNY policies and processes.
• Strong command of C1, TAM, CHRMS, NYCAPS, Pi, recruitment processes, and budget.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic, character, and professional integrity; demonstrated ability to work with the utmost professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and to maintain strong working relations.
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills with the ability to use sound judgement to make decisions and to resolve problems diplomatically.

• Oversee and mentor HR staff to ensure the department serves as a model for professionalism, competency, teamwork, efficiency, accuracy, and innovation.
• Evaluate current internal processes and procedures and make recommendations for improvements; identify pain points in current practices and implement new processes as needed.
• Ensure compliance with CUNY rules and regulations as well as applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Investigate and respond to employee complaints and concerns in a timely manner, working with managers to resolve where feasible.
• Direct and implement all College and University initiatives and projects associated with the comprehensive administration and operation of Human Resources functions.
• Analyze reports and data to make recommendations regarding best practices.
• In consultation with the Executive Director, plan and implement processes related to recruitment, performance management, classification, compensation, payroll, and benefits.
• Oversee all benefits, recruitment, timekeeping, and instructional and classified staff actions and processes.
• Provide direction and leadership to administration and staff on HR policies, processes, guidelines and the CBA.
• Take initiative to resolve complex and sensitive matters.
• Participate in strategic planning for personnel resources, budget, and technology.
• Provide guidance on recruitment, classification; collaborate with department heads to analyze and advise on department re-organizations, re-structuring plans, and staff development initiatives.
• Work closely with budget to ensure recruitment is aligned with fiscal parameters.
• Oversee the management of personnel records; perform routine audits to safeguard data.
• Manage all search processes, onboarding, and background checks.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and perform additional duties as assigned