Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health coverage day 1

Parental leave

Job summary

Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is a not-for-profit organization overseeing real estate development and property management for the Yard in Brooklyn, NY. The Senior Vice President of Human Resources leads the people strategy and partners with executive leadership to position the organization for growth and change.

The role directs workforce planning, total rewards, talent development, HR operations and compliance, with responsibility for labor relations across multiple CBAs

Qualifications

• Experience building and executing enterprise-wide HR strategy.
• Executive leadership experience with unions and labor relations.
• Knowledge of federal, NYS and NYC employment law.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise HR strategy aligned with goals.
• Advise executive leadership on workforce planning and culture.
• Lead HR team, set goals, metrics and continuous improvement.
• Develop HR metrics and dashboards for executive decision-making.
• Oversee benefits, compensation, and vendor management.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and governance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic HR

Labor relations

Employee relations

HR analytics

Budget management

Change management

Influence leaders

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

SHRM/SPHR certification preferred

Tools

Paycom HRIS

Job description

Job Title: Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Employment Status: Full-time, Exempt

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Chief Impact Officer, EVP

This is ahybrid position based in Brooklyn, NY (3 days/week in-office)

Summary

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is a not-for-profit corporation that serves as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of its owner, the City of New York. BNYDC strives to provide an environment in which innovative companies can take root and grow.

The Senior Vice President of Human Resources serves as the organization’s senior human resources leader and strategic advisor to executive leadership. This position is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with organizational priorities while ensuring operational excellence across all areas of Human Resources.

They provide leadership over workforce strategy, labor relations, employee relations, talent acquisition, total rewards, talent development, HR operations, compliance, and employee engagement. The role partners closely with executive leadership to align workforce planning and compensation strategies, strengthen organizational effectiveness, develop leaders, foster a positive workplace culture, and position the organization for future growth and change.

Areas of Responsibility

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide Human Resources strategy aligned with organizational goals and business priorities
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, culture, succession planning, change management, and talent strategy
• Lead, develop, and mentor the Human Resources team while establishing departmental goals, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop HR metrics and dashboards to support executive decision-making and organizational planning
• Identify and mitigate workforce-related risks while promoting sound governance, compliance, and organizational effectiveness
• Manage the Human Resources budget, ensuring effective stewardship of departmental resources

Labor and Employee Relations

• Lead the organization’s labor relations strategy across multiple collective bargaining agreements, serving as the chief spokesperson during collective bargaining negotiations
• Oversee contract administration, grievance management, arbitration preparation, labor-management partnerships, and contract interpretation
• Provide executive guidance on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management
• Build collaborative relationships with union leadership while balancing operational objectives and positive employee relations

Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits & Workforce Planning

• Lead the organization’s total rewards strategy, including compensation philosophy, salary structures, market benchmarking, internal equity, and benefits offerings
• Lead the annual compensation planning process, including merit increases, promotional adjustments, equity reviews, and executive compensation recommendations
• Develop, and manage the organization’s annual staffing budget process in partnership with Finance, C-suite, and department heads
• Oversee all employee benefit programs and manage relationships with brokers, retirement administrators, insurance carriers, and other applicable vendors
• Lead annual benefits renewals, open enrollment, vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, and ongoing plan administration
• Ensure compliance with all applicable benefit regulations and reporting requirements

Talent Management & Organizational Development

• Lead performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives
• Partner with department leaders to assess organizational structure, workforce planning, and talent needs
• Oversee talent strategies to attract, retain, and develop a high-performing workforce
• Champion initiatives that foster an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture rooted in continuous learning and professional development

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee all Human Resources operations, policies, procedures, records management, and ensure compliance with all Federal and New York State / City employment laws
• Develop, implement, and communicate HR policies and organizational practices
• Represent the organization in administrative hearings, arbitrations, legal proceedings, audits, and regulatory matters, as needed
• Stay current on employment trends, legislation, and HR best practices to proactively position the organization for future success

HR Technology & Process Improvement

• Serve as executive sponsor for the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring effective administration, reporting, and process optimization
• Leverage HR technology and automation to enhance the employee experience
• Utilize HR analytics and workforce data to support strategy and business decisions

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit the specific duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit in any way the authority of supervisors to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Experience developing Human Resources strategy and initiatives, with strong Executive Leadership capabilities
• Business acumen with the ability to align people strategy with organizational objectives
• Exceptional judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence leaders at all levels
• Demonstrated organizational development and change management capabilities
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret workforce data and HR metrics
• High degree of professionalism and discretion, with the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrated experience overseeing employee benefits administration, vendor management, and total rewards programs
• Experience leading workplace investigations and managing complex employee relations
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, New York State, and New York City employment law

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience
• 7+ years of experience managing people and leading Human Resources teams
• Significant experience leading Human Resources within a unionized environment, including collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance management, and labor relations
• Experience in nonprofit, real estate, property management, public sector, or similarly complex organizations preferred
• Experience administering Paycom or a comparable HRIS preferred
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or comparable professional certification preferred

BNYDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression) sexual orientation, genetic trait, actual or perceived status of a victim of domestic violence, or as victim of sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, military status, handicap, disability, or any other legally protected classification.

BNYDC is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Some of the highlights include:

• Employer-funded pension plan, with annual contributions up to 14% of your salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting Day 1 of employment
• Annual HRA (health reimbursement arrangement) of $6,000 to cover out-of-pocket medical & mental health expenses
• Employer-funded Basic Life/AD&D coverage
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Maven, Teledoc & TotalCare EAP memberships
• Transit/Commuter & Let’s Ride NYC (Citi Bike) benefits
• Discounted pet insurance through MetLife
• 4 weeks of PTO, additional paid sick leave