The City University of New York · 3 weeks ago
Human Resources Operations Manager, Office of Facilities Operations and Emergency Response
The City University of New York (CUNY) is seeking a Human Resources Operations Manager to support the Office of Facilities Operation and Emergency Response. This role involves overseeing daily HR operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing HR policies and systems.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Oversee daily HR operations and assist the HR Director in strategic planning to meet departmental goals
Supervise and mentor HR Coordinators. Provide guidance and training in the areas of HRIS management, recruitment, onboarding, time and leave, payroll, and benefits administration
Process personnel transactions in CUNYfirst, including onboarding, terminations, appointments, reappointments, salary increments, and job changes. Ensures accurate and timely processing of HR actions
Manage benefits administration for skilled trades staff, including health insurance, commuter benefits, pension plans, tuition waivers, and other covered benefits
Managerecruitment activities in the Talent Acquisition Management (TAM) system and manage position transactions
Participate in hiring pools and serve on search committees for classified staff vacancies
Provide guidance on functional and payroll title classifications based on job responsibilities
Communicate HR policies and procedures; develop and distribute guidelines; maintain and update the HR website
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required
Preferred
HRCI or SHRM Certification
Demonstrated HR managerial experience in higher education, preferably within a public university system
Proficiency with HRIS and payroll platforms such as PeopleSoft, Workday, NYS/NYC payroll Systems, ADP, or Kronos
Current in-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations impacting higher education, public sector labor laws, NYC and NYS labor contracts, rules, regulations, policies, and federal and state employment compliance requirements
Proven record of professional integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when managing sensitive and confidential information and assignments
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to convey information effectively across all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment
Commitment to customer service excellence, with strong organizational and follow-through skills to plan, prioritize, develop and execute multiple concurrent assignments effectively
Strong work ethic and professional poise with ability to maintain integrity, confidentiality and discretion and successfully navigate complex and sensitive organizational dynamics and interactions with diplomacy and tact
Empathetic and collegial team player fostering a positive and inclusive team culture, while supporting the success of others
Pro-active, flexible and collaborative work style with strong listening, group facilitation, presentation and cross-cultural interpersonal skills for effective communications and productive relationships with diverse staff and external stakeholders
Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), PeopleSoft, Workday, Applicant Tracking Systems, and virtual collaboration tools such as MS Teams, Zoom, and WebEx
Benefits
A range of health plans
Competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans
Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study
Generous paid time off
Extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses
The opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world
Company
The City University of New York
The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.
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