Senior Recruitment and Retention Analyst

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility? (not stated)

Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of Design and Construction is seeking a Senior Recruitment and Retention Analyst to support recruitment and retention goals, manage civil service processes, and coordinate with DCAS. The role requires strong communication, outreach, and collaboration across agencies and with external platforms.

Candidate will administer civil service hiring pools, monitor appointments and transfers, and provide training to junior analysts while ensuring compliance with civil

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or related duties.
• High school diploma and six years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination with at least one year of qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to HR inquiries from DDC employees with accurate guidance.
• Create and maintain NYCAPS job postings and distribute postings via DDC HUB.
• Review resumes to verify minimum qualifications for agency roles.
• Develop recruitment networks through colleges, career fairs, and partnerships.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and maintain Recruitment Logs.

Skills

Strong communication

Public speaking

Recruitment outreach

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years community work experience

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

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.

Responsibilities

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;
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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.

Preferred Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong public speaking and presentation abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, preferred. Previous experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, outreach, or a related field is a plus. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the five boroughs and surrounding areas to participate in recruitment events and other organizational activities. Occasional out-of-state travel may be required. Flexibility to work evenings and/or weekends, as needed, to support recruitment events and organizational priorities.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.

Additional Information

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.

, $62,868.00 – $94,377.00