Associate Commissioner of Administration & People Strategy

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 167,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. needs an Associate Commissioner of Administration for HPD to lead HR and General Services, shaping policies and operations for a large city agency.

The role focuses on sustaining an equitable, high-performing workplace and ensuring robust administrative infrastructure across locations. Reporting to the Executive Deputy Commissioner, you will drive workforce strategy, labor relations coordination, facilities, and agencywide services to support NYCs Mayoral Housing Plan and

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in government or public-sector administration.
• Strong project and process management skills.
• Proven ability to drive organizational change and improvements.
• Experience developing workforce strategies to enhance engagement and retention.
• Ability to cultivate an inclusive, accountable workplace culture.
• Experience integrating best practices and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Human Resources and General Services to ensure cohesive strategies and operational excellence.
• Advise the Executive Deputy Commissioner on workforce strategy and policy.
• Collaborate with Labor Relations to support labor-management engagement and issue resolution.
• Lead staffing, headcount management, and recruitment planning.
• Ensure HR practices comply with City, State, and Federal regulations and promote equity.
• Oversee facilities, fleet, space planning, and administrative services.

Skills

Public-sector leadership

Project management

Change management

Workforce strategy

Inclusive culture

Process improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree; law degree may substitute up to 2 years

Job description

SmartRecruiters, Inc. needs an Associate Commissioner of Administration for HPD to lead HR and General Services, shaping policies and operations for a large city agency.

The role focuses on sustaining an equitable, high-performing workplace and ensuring robust administrative infrastructure across locations. Reporting to the Executive Deputy Commissioner, you will drive workforce strategy, labor relations coordination, facilities, and agencywide services to support NYCs Mayoral Housing Plan and