HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) works every day to implement the city’s Human Rights Law through enforcement, education, and outreach. The Commission seeks to address historic and contemporary inequities to cultivate a city where everyone can live, work, and thrive free from discrimination.

Through training, education, and policy initiatives, the Commission aims to root out discrimination. The Commission proactively identifies patterns of discrimination through testing employers, housing providers, and providers of public accommodation. The Commission also uses investigations, litigation, and other enforcement tools to address allegations of discrimination.

The Commission is seeking to hire qualified and dynamic Human Resources Generalist to join our Human Resources Department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for people and a strong understanding of Human Resources practices in City government. The Human Resources Generalist will report to the Executive Director of Human Resources and provide support to the day-to-day operations of the HR Department.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist in administering assigned functions, such as CityTime administration, talent acquisition, onboarding processes, classification review, compensation and employment analysis, leave and benefits administration.
• Implement Personnel Actions for new hires, rehires, transfers from other agencies, and current employees in compliance with citywide requirements and DOI policies utilizing City HRIS systems, such as NYCAPS, PMS, PRISE, and CHRMS.
• Manages the Annual Probationary Employee Performance Evaluation Program.
• Conduct new-hire employee orientations and work with hiring managers to ensure new employees’ successful workplace transition.
• Prepares correspondence and tracking reports.
• Assists in preparation of Task and Standards for new hires.
• Handles recruitment activities such as posting positions in NYCAPS, external sites, and onboarding candidates in NYCAPS.
• Participate in the hiring committee to assist with candidate pre-screenings.
• Administering civil service hiring pools based on the agency’s needs while adhering to civil service hiring rules and ensuring all list actions appointments are completed within the prescribed DCAS timeframe.
• Collaborate with DCAS regarding the development of civil service examinations for Department specific and City-wide titles.
• Maintain and update the agency’s vacancy reports and other tracking systems related to recruitment and retention activities; using the NYCAPS system to create job openings and track and source candidates; maintaining relationships with local colleges and professional associations; identifying appropriate external posting sites.
• Ensure prompt evaluation, review, and response to all employee concerns and inquiries.
• Perform all duties as needed to advance the work of the HR department.
  
  

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

• Working knowledge of NYC Personnel Rules and Regulations, and internal Citywide systems including, NYCAPS, PMS, CHRMS, PRISE and CityTime. - Excellent presentation, writing and verbal communication skills. - Ability to perform effectively under time-sensitive deadlines while maintaining the highest level of patience and confidentiality. - Must have strong customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively across cultures, identities, and backgrounds. - Must be well organized, assertive, and able to work independently and collaboratively. - Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills - Excellent attention to detail and organization - Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. - Familiarity with the NYCHRL - Demonstrated aptitude with electronic file systems or other data management systems
  
  

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.

, $60,889.00 – $76,000.00