HR Business Partner

Nyc-Administration-For-Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) seeks an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to operate across divisions and the Office of Human Resources. The HRBP will facilitate HR activities, advise on policy, staffing, onboarding, training, performance and compensation management, and compliance with civil service and labor laws.

Responsibilities include strategic advisory, policy interpretation, trainings, collaboration with ELU, Labor Relations, and EEO; coaching staff;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of relevant community work experience.
• High school diploma plus six years of experience in community work.
• Equivalent education/experience with required duties and at least one year in the described role.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and operational HR advise, coaching, development, and support to assigned divisions and HR.
• Partners with ELU, Labor Relations, and EEO to resolve employee relations issues and improve processes.
• Collaborates with HR unit leaders to enhance the work environment and implement sound HR practices.
• Interprets Civil Service rules and HR policies and ensures consistent application.
• Delivers HR trainings across the agency and supports HR leadership with projects.
• Offers one-on-one career coaching to help employees set goals and grow.

Skills

Civil Service rules

HR policy knowledge

Career coaching

Training delivery

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years community work experience

High school diploma + 6 years community work experience

Equivalent education/experience with at least 1 year in described duties

Job description

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $62,868.00 - $82,000.00

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community.

The Office of Human Resources holds a broad spectrum of responsibilities that contribute directly to ACS' vision of offering comprehensive, quality services that empower children and families to thrive. ACS' Office of Human Resources' primary functions include developing and implementing the agency's human resources policies and procedures, recruiting, and hiring qualified candidates for open positions, providing onboarding and training to new employees, managing employee performance and compensation, and ensuring compliance with all applicable employment, civil service, and labor laws. In addition to our primary functions, the Office of Human Resources provides a variety of other services to employees, such as career development, employee benefits, and wellness programs. The Office of Human Resources also works in partnership with divisions to provide initiatives and services that nurture and develop an environment of employee empowerment, advocacy, and involvement in the organization while attracting and cultivating a diverse dynamic workforce.

The Office of Human Resources is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), reporting to the Human Resources Business Partner Manager. The HRBP will facilitate the flow of information and human resources activities between the divisions and the Office of Human Resources. The HRBP will ensure that programmatic support, staffing, organizational needs and agency goals are efficiently and expeditiously met. Responsibilities and duties include:

• Provides strategic and operational human resources advise, coaching, development, and support to assigned divisions and within HR
• Communicates and partners with internal and external stakeholders such as various HR units, PS budget, oversight agencies to achieve goals and improve processes
• Collaborates with the Offices of Employment Law Unit (ELU), Labor Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to develop solutions for employee relation conflicts, and problematic areas; help develop ideas to prevent and manage conflicts, in addition to assist with improving departmental and organizational structures
• Partners and collaborates with other Human Resources unit leaders in order to culturally enhance the work environment and create and establish technically sound business principles and practices
• Identifies, analyzes, assesses, and reviews the impact of existing and/or new policies and practices to designated divisions’ operations and ensure adherence and uniform implementation with the various divisions
• Interprets Civil Service rules and regulations and HR policies accurately and ensures their consistent and practical application and compliance
• Conducts Human Resources trainings and presentations across the agency for staff of all levels
• Assists HR Executive Leadership and HR Business Partner Manager with assignments and projects
• Provide one-on-one career coaching sessions to help employees identify career goals, strengths, and growth opportunities

Core Competencies:

• Accountability and Professionalism – Demonstrates enthusiasm for and commitment to the position and maintains integrity
• Customer Service – Commits to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers. Listens and responds effectively to customer questions; resolves customer problems to the customer’s satisfaction
• Collaboration and Teamwork – Supports a positive team environment in which members participate, respect, and cooperate with each other to receive desired results
• Job-Specific Knowledge, Skill and Ability (KSA)– Effective understanding of Civil Service rules and regulations. Plans, prioritizes, and organizes work effectively to produce measurable results; keeps current with and effectively applies new work methods, skills and technologies to complete work at highest possible standards

Additional Information

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

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.

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.