The P/T Assistant to the Director of Human Resources will assist in the research and development of Human Resources policy. The Assistant will perform analysis of HR data and prepare reports. The Assistant will also provide administrative support to the Director and/or designee. Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources, the Assistant to the Director of Human Resources responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Conduct research and analysis of Human Resources policy and procedure.
• Assist with Drafting HR procedures, policies and assist in drafting Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist in researching civil service titles and draft of newly created titles for the agency.
• Create HR Ad hoc reports and reporting tools.
• Send HR related announcements on behalf of the agency.
• Draft correspondence and letters.
• Schedule meetings and manage calendar.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation or fiscal management; or in a related area.
Special Note:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in “2” above.
Preferred Skills
• Strong writing and organizational skills. Prior experience drafting policy preferred.
• Experience in the use of MS Office including Outlook, Teams, Microsoft Word including the use of mail merge and PowerPoint.
• Must possess intermediate to advance knowledge of MS Excel including data analytics, pivot tables, formulas including v lookup.
• Experience using video conference applications.
Additional Information
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***Please provide resume, cover letter and writing sample
***We appreciate every applicants interest; however, submission of a resume is not a guarantee that you will receive an interview, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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Hours/Shift
9am to 2pm. Monday to Friday
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
POSTING DATE
07/25/2023
POST UNTIL
Until Filled
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.