Senior Recruitment and Retention Analyst

UNKNOWN; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) in New York City seeks a Senior Recruitment and Retention Analyst to support recruitment and retention goals. You will handle inquiries, post vacancies, review resumes, and build networks with colleges, career fairs, and professional organizations.

You will coordinate civil service hiring pools, track appointments, and liaise with DCAS on transfers and approvals. A strong understanding of civil service rules and training is essential.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree and two years of experience in community work or related duties.
• High school graduation and six years of related experience as described above.
• Equivalency to 1 or 2 with at least one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to HR inquiries from DDC employees with accurate guidance.
• Create and maintain NYCAPS job postings and distribute postings.
• Review resumes to verify minimum qualifications for agency roles.
• Develop and maintain recruitment networks through colleges, career fairs, and partnerships.
• Coordinate and track recruitment activities and maintain logs and tracking systems.
• Administer civil service hiring pools per agency needs and civil service rules.
• Monitor civil service appointments, title maturations, and related actions.
• Serve as liaison with DCAS and employees on transfers and approvals.
• Track probationary periods and resignations with timely reminders.
• Research civil service status and prepare provisional reports and cost charts.
• Provide training and coaching to Recruitment Analysts and campus aides.
• Assist with special projects and process improvements.

Skills

HR communications

Resume screening

Networking

Project tracking

Civil service knowledge

Liaison with DCAS

Training and coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Education/experience equivalency

Job description

Hours: Full-Time-35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101
The Department of Design and Construction’s Division of Human Resources and Staff Development (HRSD) supports agency employees by promoting communication, transparency, and collaboration. HRSD provides information and resources related to employment opportunities, training, benefits, and agency policies. As part of HRSD, the Recruitment and Retention Unit addresses staffing needs and implements effective policies and processes to attract and retain a high-quality workforce.
The Recruitment and Retention Unit is seeking a Senior Recruitment and Retention Analyst.
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Recruitment and Retention, the selected candidate will support the agency’s recruitment and retention goals by performing the following responsibilities:

• Responding promptly and professionally to Human Resources inquiries from DDC employees, providing accurate information and appropriate guidance;
• Creating and maintaining job postings in NYCAPS for agency vacancies and ensure postings are distributed through the DDC HUB and appropriate external recruitment platforms;
• Reviewing resumes to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications for agency roles;
• Developing and maintaining a broad recruitment network through college and university outreach, campus visits, career fairs, recruitment events, professional organizations, and other community partnerships;
• Coordinating and tracking recruitment activities and maintaining Recruitment Logs and related tracking systems;
• Administering civil service hiring pools in accordance with agency needs and civil service rules, ensuring due diligence and the timely completion of list-action appointments within DCAS timeframes;
• Monitoring and tracking civil service appointments, title maturations, and related personnel actions;
• Serving as an agency liaison with the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and DDC employees regarding civil service title transfers (DP-72s), and ensure required final approvals are obtained from DCAS (DP-189s);
• Tracking probationary periods and conditional resignations and issuing timely reminders to agency representatives;
• Researching and analyzing information related to the civil service status of employees and candidates, including preparing provisional reports and cost charts for civil service appointments for internal updates and requested submissions to DCAS;
• Providing training and coaching Recruitment and Retention Analysts and college aides; and
• Assisting with special projects, process improvements, and other duties as assigned.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.
Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

All applicants, including City Employees

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.

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.