Recruiting Manager (Manager, Human Resources - A)

SCA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (employer paid)

Dental & Vision coverage

Pension plan (QPP)

401K/457/IRA options

Transit Check Program

Generous PTO

Job summary

SCA in New York City is seeking a Manager, Human Resources - A to oversee a broad spectrum of HR activities including recruitment, compensation, benefits, and labor relations. The role supports senior management and ensures compliance with applicable laws and contracts.

The position emphasizes payroll oversight, policy development, and partnerships with labor organizations, with a focus on effective HR service delivery within civil service frameworks.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree.
• Six years of full‑time HR experience including collective bargaining, benefits and pension, recruitment and employment, classification and compensation or training; three years in admin/managerial capacity.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and develops HR issues, policies and procedures and makes recommendations to senior management.
• Provides guidance to managers on discipline, recruitment, pension and benefits, compensation, timekeeping/payroll and civil service law.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and city employment laws including immigration, FMLA, ADA, FLSA and labor contracts.
• Represents the Authority at arbitrations, mediations, unemployment hearings and other proceedings.
• Manages relationships with labor organizations and government labor offices to promote productive labor relations.
• Develops budgets, reviews invoices and supports payroll/timing processes.
• Assists with recruitment strategies, job postings and candidate processing.
• Participates in collective bargaining negotiations and prepares material for arbitration.

Skills

Excellent managerial and interpersonal

Strong background in contract staffing

Excellent math aptitude

Analytical thinking and problem‑solv

Workday Recruiting experience

Excel skills: VLOOKUP, pivot tables

Detail oriented and organized

Time management and communication

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Industrial/Labor Relations, Law, HR or related field (preferred)

Tools

Workday Recruiting

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

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Job Description Summary

The Manager, Human Resources - A is responsible for a wide range of Human Resources activities including, but not limited to: classification, employee benefits, employment/recruitment, Equal Employment Opportunity, labor relations, records management, training, timekeeping/payroll, and compensation.

Job Description

Responsibilities may include

• Analyzes and develops human resources issues, policies and procedures, and makes recommendations to senior management.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to Authority managers and supervisors on such issues as employee discipline, recruitment and selection, pension and benefit coverage, compensation, timekeeping/payroll and civil service law.
• Ensures compliance with relevant Federal, State and City employment laws, including but not limited to those relating to immigration and naturalization, Equal Employment Opportunity, veterans affairs, Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act, civil service law and labor contracts.
• Represents the Authority at arbitrations, mediations, unemployment hearings and other administrative proceedings.
• Represents the Authority on applications, proposals or programs before governmental agencies, including but not limited to, the State Civil Service Commission and State Public Employment Relations Board.
• Reviews and authorizes invoices and makes timely payments and develops budgetary proposals as required.
• Provides the Payroll Unit with appropriate notification and information on new hires, promotions, demotions, leaves and terminations; may manage and audit the timekeeping/payroll function.
• May develop and recommend employment application forms and procedures; schedules candidates for employment processing; ensures that employment documentation requirements have been met.
• May develop, recommend and implement recruitment strategies to fill vacancies at the managerial and non-managerial level, including the use of employment advertisements, other governmental agencies, search firms, the resume bank and walk-in candidates.
• May serve as a principal liaison with labor organizations as well as city, state and federal labor offices in order to promote harmonious and productive labor relations within the Authority.
• May participate in collective bargaining negotiations and labor/management meetings; administers and interprets collective bargaining agreements, reviews and prepares material for arbitration and impasse proceeding.
• Prepares cost estimates and analyses of union demands.
• May establish and maintain working relationships with health insurance carriers, welfare funds, pension systems and governmental agencies to facilitate the smooth and efficient servicing of employee claims.
• Resolves questions and problems raised by employees.
• May explain pension and benefits coverage and answers employee questions.
• Enrolls employee in the programs of their choice; transmits enrollment notifications to the appropriate carriers and/or vendors and the Finance Division.
• Prepares statistical and analytical reports of a confidential nature, e.g., affirmative action, salary comparisons, payroll data, union negotiation strategies, cost benefit analysis, timekeeping/leave usage, labor activities and labor/employment laws.
• Prepares and develops title classification for new and existing titles, outlining level of responsibility, qualification and civil service status.
• Makes recommendations regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, reassignment and discipline of Authority staff.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Weighted Consideration will be given to applicants with

• Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills
• Strong background in contract staffing
• Excellent math aptitude
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Workday Recruiting experience
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel Skills: VLOOKUP, pivot tables, conditional formatting, charts, and graphs
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills with ability to multi‑task
• Excellent time management and communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree
• Six years of full time experience in human resources administration, administration of collective bargaining agreements, benefits and pension, recruitment and employment, classification and compensation or training; three years must have been in an administrative or managerial capacity or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Posting End Date: 09/05/2026

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

Salary Range: $91,193 - $ 122,233

Education

Baccalaureate

Certifications (if required)

Work Experience

Six years of full time experience in human resources administration, administration of collective bargaining agreements, benefits and pension, recruitment and employment, classification and compensation or training; three years must have been in an administrative or managerial capacity or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. Preference: Weighted consideration may be given to those candidates with a degree in Industrial or Labor Relations, Law, Human Resources or a related field.

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

We offer exceptional benefits including

• Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
• Prescription Drug Options
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
• Transit Check ProgramPublic Loan Forgiveness Program
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits
• As part of our ongoing commitment to employee growth and development, the SCA’s Learning and Development (L&D) program offers a variety of valuable benefits. These include tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role, as well as access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities. Trainings on leadership development, technical skill‑building, compliance, personal and professional growth. These programs are designed to strengthen performance, boost engagement, and ensure our workforce is fully equipped to meet both current and future organizational goals.
• The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees