The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.
The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. DYCD is looking for a Human Resources Associate who will be part of a dynamic, service-oriented team responsible for:
- Facilitating the recruitment and onboarding process; conducting civil service hiring pools, processing certification dispositions, creating job vacancies in STARS and NYCAPS and job postings for internal and external publication, extending job offers, providing new hire packages, collecting onboarding paperwork and submitting the paperwork to the HR Leadership for administrative review and vetting approval, and coordinating start dates.
- Processing and managing personnel transactions including, but not limited to hires, promotions, transfers, leaves, separations, etc. Preparing appropriate forms, memos, and communication in accordance with personnel transactions. Following up to ensure vacancies were completed correctly and updates made.
- Liaising between employees, managers, units, as well as agencies to clarify and coordinate
- personnel transactions. Responding to personnel requests and inquiries.
- Providing updates on personnel transactions/positions/vacancies as requested.
- Communicating current or foreseeable personnel discrepancies and concerns to supervision.
- Maintaining the accuracy of personnel records, ensuring personnel files are complete and filed accordingly, as well as following up on missing documents. Conducting electronic and paper audits of personnel data for reconciliation.
- Drafting personnel correspondence/instructions/proposals/manuals/guides by conducting research and in-depth analysis.
- Coordinating and conducting exit interview sessions for employees leaving the agency
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
- Knowledge of PMS, PRISE, NYCAPS, CHRMS, and LRS
- Must be organized and work well under pressure.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor.
- Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
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.