Employee Engagement and Development Manager (HR Manager) – Office of Human Resources

Employee Engagement and Development Manager (HR Manager) – Office of Human Resources 

Job ID:                    28693

Compensation:       $82,928 - $93,491

Closing Date:          Oct 22, 2024 

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION 

The Graduate Center, CUNY is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at The City University of New York (CUNY), the nation's largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master's programs of the highest caliber, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The Graduate Center's commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC).

The Graduate Center (GC) benefits from highly ambitious and diverse students and alumni—who in turn teach hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year. Through its public programs, the Graduate Center enhances New York City's intellectual and cultural life.

The Office of Human Resources supports the CUNY Graduate Center’s mission, vision, values, and goals by engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and sustaining a work environment that promotes fair treatment of all employees, open communications, personal accountability, trust, mutual respect and professional growth.

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) supports a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive employee community at the Graduate Center and at its affiliated CUNY colleges and professional schools, which include Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, Macaulay Honors College and School of Labor and Urban Studies.

The HR Manager will develop and lead/manage engagement and development programs for Graduate Center, Macaulay Honors College, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and School of Labor and Urban Studies. This position reports to the Executive Director of Human Resources.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Manages Learning & Development (L&D) and Employee Relations/Engagement initiatives and programs to enhance workforces and communities at the GC, SOJ, MHC, and SLU.
• Lead project teams, needs assessments and other activities to identify: gaps and/or risks and rectify, and strengths and opportunities to optimize and leverage while ensuring alignment with college’s strategic plan and goals.
• Lead research and development to build out inventory of L&D content, workshops, resources to foster professional development, career progression, support services, succession and contingency planning, etc.
• Establish and apply metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to ensure continuous effectiveness of programs; Build out and apply methodologies to solicit and assess feedback, report progress of workforce development and impact to college's mission.
• Manage on-boarding and off boarding processes; continuously improve on work flows for greater efficiencies and engagement.
• Develop and manage Internship Program; establish talent pipelines to fill campus vacancies.
• Manages employment engagement activities, such as: Bring your family to work day, Employee Recognition ceremonies (service, performance, etc.), Leadership Academy.
• Responsible for OHR communications, Content management on OHR's website and electronic displays, etc.
• Identify best practices and/or research and develop initiatives/programs to bolster positive community sentiment and employee satisfaction.
• Partner with HR Business Partners/Managers to devise strategies and execute tactics to fill hard to fill positions.
• Partner with Compliance and Diversity Office (CDO) to develop and execute methodologies to promote and build out Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging (DEIB).

All full-time and part-time CUNY staff are expected to work in-person at their campus office 70% of their work time. For full-time staff, this is equivalent to 7 out of 10 days of in-person work in a two-week period (e.g., 7 days in-person, 3 days remote). Remote days must be pre-approved by the direct supervisor. This hybrid work schedule is subject to change.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.

A preferred candidate should have: 

- Experience in project management, content development/management.

• Experience in needs analysis ex. professional development and staffing, policy development.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with conducting presentations. 

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position

CUNY Title Overview:

Manages a portfolio of Human Resources programs and operations at the College level.

• Assumes responsibility for delivery of one or more human resources programs, which may include recruitment, performance management, labor relations, pay administration, recordkeeping, and/or human resources technology
• Manages staff responsible for carrying out operations in the Human Resources office
• Directly supports College department chairs and managers in staff planning, recruiting, hiring, and resolving sensitive personnel issues regarding their employees
• Provides guidance on the impact of laws and regulations, CUNY policies, and collective bargaining agreements
• Provides outreach to employees and provides communications such as meetings, newsletters, and web sites
• Compiles accurate and well-organized reports
• Assists management with developing policies, procedures, and programs to support Human Resources' objectives
• Performs related duties as assigned. 

Benefits:

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.  We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.  Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. 

How to Apply: 

Go to http://cuny.jobs/ and search for Job ID 28693. 

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.  At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups.  Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.