Executive Director of Human Resources, Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations

ABOUT THE ROLE The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is seeking an exceptional, highly motivated, and experienced professional with extensive knowledge of personnel administration to serve as Executive Director of the Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner, the successful candidate will oversee daily operations, align HR objectives with agency priorities, and provide strategic leadership in a fast-paced environment to support the agency's 7,000-plus team members. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Oversee daily operations and executive administration of the Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations. - Support short- and long-term personnel goals through research, analysis, and alignment with agency priorities. - Develop, update, and enforce agency-wide HR policies, procedures, and guidelines. - Provide leadership, guidance, and career development opportunities to Senior Directors and HR staff. - Advise the Assistant Commissioner on personnel issues, special projects, and complex HR challenges. - Provide strategic direction for talent acquisition, staffing, compliance, contracts, compensation, benefits, training, records management, succession planning, employee relations, EEO compliance, and labor relations. - Collaborate with NYC oversight entities and union leadership to strengthen relationships. - Monitor HR operations by tracking trends, setting performance metrics, and evaluating recruitment, training, and disciplinary processes. - Provide HR support to executive leadership and develop customer service strategies to foster cross-divisional collaboration. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. A master's degree from an accredited college in business or public administration, economics, labor or industrial relations, statistics, or a closely related field, plus four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in labor research and analysis, employee benefit design and evaluation, compensation analysis, labor economics, or economic planning. At least 18 months of this experience must be in an executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity supervising professional staff in these areas; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of professional experience, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience described above; or 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to option 1 or 2. However, all candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree and the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience. Note: This position is also open to candidates who are permanent in the civil service title of Administrative Labor Relations Specialist III (82994), Administrative Contract Specialist III (10095), or Administrative Community Relations Specialist III (10022). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment (exceptions may apply for City employees with 2 continuous years of service). - This position is open to qualified persons with a disability eligible for the 55-a Program. Candidates must indicate this at the top of their resume and cover letter. - Must possess excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. SELECTION PROCESS - An exam may be required for this Competitive-1 classification. - Applications will be screened based on minimum qualifications, civil service status, and relevant executive experience. HOW TO APPLY - Apply via the NYC Government Jobs website (Explore Careers | City of New York). - Search for Open Jobs and type in Job ID #787557. - Submit the job application as prompted on the website. - To request reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, City of New York - Location: 42-09 28th Street, Queens, NY - Job Type: Full-Time - Job ID: 787557 - Title Code: 82994 - Civil Service Title: Administrative Labor Relations - Title Classification: Competitive-1 - Experience Level: Executive (Job Level M3) - Department: HR Central - Posted Date: 07/22/2026 - Closing Date: 09/20/2026 - Work From Home Policy: Up to two days per week, depending on the position. - Benefits: Premium-free health insurance, public sector defined benefit pension plan, tax-deferred savings program, Worksite Wellness Program, and eligibility for federal/state Public Service Loan Forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.