Director of Administration/HR Generalist

The Office of the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District (“SCI”) is seeking an experienced, self-motivated candidate to serve as HR Generalist / Office Manager. The position reports directly to the First Deputy Commissioner. The successful candidate will be designated the agency Records Management Officer (“RMO”) and Custodian of Records, and will work on document retention, storage, and reorganization plans, and represent SCI at meetings pursuant thereto. The successful candidate will provide overall human resources generalist functions and oversee personnel matters for SCI, including, but not limited to, onboarding and separation, health care and benefits, leave requests, workers’ compensation, and documentation thereof. The candidate will also act as liaison with building management and DOE offices including DOE HR and Payroll with regards to salary administration, timekeeping/payroll, leaves and benefits, training, and other Human Resources areas of responsibility. The successful candidate will also be designated the Agency Personnel Officer (“APO”) and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and City employment-related laws and policies, as well as adherence to other standards and best practices related to personnel management of City employees. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with both SCI senior leadership and the DOE to counsel and advise staff on human resource-related topics such as time and leave, performance management, and professional growth opportunities. THOSE HIRED BY SCI ARE DOE SALARIED EMPLOYEES AND NYC RESIDENCY IS NOT REQUIRED. HYBRID OFFICE / REMOTE WORK SCHEDULE AVAILABLE AFTER INITIAL TRAINING PERIOD. APPROVED CANDIDATE MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TUITION FORGIVENESS. Visit our website at https://nycsci.org/employment/ to see the job description, minimum qualifications and preferred skills for the position. Follow the steps in the “APPLY ONLINE” section to submit your application. Please do not email, mail, or fax your resume to SCI directly. Submissions of applications does not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes SCI receives, only selected candidates will be contacted. 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.

Location: Peck Slip, NY, US

Posted Date: 2/5/2025