Senior Associate Commissioner, Administration & People Ops

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) is seeking an Associate Commissioner of Administration to lead the Divisions of Human Resources and General Services, driving workforce strategy, policy, and operational excellence for ~2,500 employees.

Reporting to the Executive Deputy Commissioner, the role oversees labor relations coordination, facilities and fleet operations, space planning, and agency-wide administrative services with a focus on equity and transparency.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited college with a baccalaureate degree and four years of progressively responsible supervisory, administrative, or consultative experience in law, management of multiple dwellings administration of housing development programs, community organizations, rehabilitation of residential properties, or related work, including one year of executive-level experience in administering government-subsidized housing programs, or one year directing a legal program related to government-subsidized housing programs.
• A law degree from an accredited college and admission to the Bar of the state of New York may be substituted for up to two years of the general experience

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative operations by overseeing the Divisions of Human Resources and General Services to ensure cohesive strategies, operational excellence, and alignment with agency priorities.
• Serve as principal advisor to the Executive Deputy Commissioner on workforce strategy, administrative policy, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with the Office of Labor Relations and Investigations to support labor-management engagement, contract interpretation, and issue resolution.
• Guide staffing, headcount management, and recruitment planning to meet agency needs.
• Ensure HR practices comply with City, State, and Federal regulations and promote equity and transparency.
• Oversee office space planning, workplace design, and facilities operations across HPD locations.
• Manage agency fleet operations, equipment, and logistical support services.
• Ensure readiness and continuity of operations during emergencies or major disruptions.
• Building a modern, inclusive, and high performing public workforce
• Ensuring HPD's administrative systems support mission critical housing work
• Strengthening the agency's operational resilience and service delivery
• Creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered

Skills

Public sector leadership

Program management

Change management

Workforce strategy

Inclusive culture

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or NY Bar substitution

Job description

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) is seeking an Associate Commissioner of Administration to lead the Divisions of Human Resources and General Services, driving workforce strategy, policy, and operational excellence for ~2,500 employees.

Reporting to the Executive Deputy Commissioner, the role oversees labor relations coordination, facilities and fleet operations, space planning, and agency-wide administrative services with a focus on equity and transparency.