Deputy HR Business Partner: People & Programs Lead

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Social Services seeks an Associate Staff Analyst to serve as Deputy HRBP, driving personnel actions and HR processes in a complex public-service environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating ePAR hiring, budget/headcount reconciliation, job descriptions, and cross‑functional HR actions, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting. NYC residency rules apply; 55-a Program eligibility noted.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with at least 1 year of experience in budget or personnel administration.
• Alternate: bachelor's degree with 3+ years in related fields.
• Experience with HR systems, payroll processes, and recruitment.
• Residency in NYC generally required within 90 days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and complete online ePAR to effect hiring processes.
• Authorize transactions affecting hiring, promotions, and salary adjustments.
• Conduct budget and headcount analyses and reconcile with HR Solutions staff.
• Draft CPS action specifications and obtain approvals from the HRBP.
• Coordinate with Recruitment, Classification, Salary Administration, Timekeeping/Payroll.
• Assist in creating job descriptions and organization charts for classification.
• Monitor HR transactions from initiation to completion and report status.
• Facilitate staff moves and ensure proper documents transfer between program areas.
• Represent HRBP in meetings and ensure timely information flow.
• Plan employee recognition and diversity programs under HR initiatives.

Skills

Budget analysis

HR policy knowledge

Recruitment coordination

Personnel administration

Staff development

Education

Master's degree in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science or JD

Bachelor's degree + 3 years of professional experience

Associate degree + 5 years of professional experience

High school diploma + 7 years of professional experience

Job description

The NYC Department of Social Services seeks an Associate Staff Analyst to serve as Deputy HRBP, driving personnel actions and HR processes in a complex public-service environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating ePAR hiring, budget/headcount reconciliation, job descriptions, and cross‑functional HR actions, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting. NYC residency rules apply; 55-a Program eligibility noted.