Human Resources Generalist - Remote Eligible

Human Resources Generalist

NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service. DOF's Office of Employee Services (OES) is responsible for the agency's human capital administration and workforce management, which includes recruitment, personnel, civil service administration, labor relations, timekeeping, payroll, leaves of absence, benefits and performance management administration, and programs for employee learning, engagement, recognition, professional development, and agency-wide events. OES also administers employee-related agencywide programs such as Conflicts of Interest Board (COIB) programs, such as Financial Disclosure, Secondary Employment & Moonlighting Waivers, Residency Requirement Administration, Remote Work Program Administration, Federal Tax Information (FTI) background investigation requirements, and COVID-related and Line of Duty Injury (LODI) policies and procedures. OES provides guidance and support to the agency's business units on a wide variety of employee and employment-related matters, to ensure compliance with citywide and agencywide guidance and policies. OES liaises and partners with the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), Office of Labor Relations, Office of Payroll Administration, Conflicts of Interest Board, Department of Investigation, and other oversight agencies and to facilitate the agency's workforce management business needs. OES's Human Resources Management (HRM) unit is seeking a candidate to serve as a Human Resources Generalist. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of HRM, the selected candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Review and personnel action requests for new hires, promotions, title changes, reassignments, data changes, salary adjustments, and civil service list appointments for accuracy, and make recommendations for adjustments/corrections.
• Prepare and process NYCAPS actions, including the preparation of justifications and vacancy notices, employee transactions, job openings, and job offers.
• Participate in the recruitment process by reviewing resumes to assure candidates meet the qualifications of the position.
• Coordinate and conduct candidate processing, including but not limited to reviewing candidate paperwork, releasing and reviewing NYCAPS eHire packets, and scheduling pre-employment medical and background investigation appointments.
• Coordinate and assist with administering civil service lists; conduct hiring pool activities to ensure that all civil service rules and regulations are followed; process DP-72's and DP-189's.
• Conduct research and data analysis related to human resources.
• Generate various HR reports using CHRMS and NYCAPS and assist with special projects.
• Adhere to the unit's best practices and ensure compliance with Citywide, DOF and oversight agencies' policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws, policies and guidelines.

Additional Information: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above; 4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of City personnel rules, regulations, policies, and civil service rules.
• Experience with NYCAPS, CHRMS, PRISE and PMS.
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

55a Program: This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at .

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.