Assistant Personnel Director
Company: NYC Health
Location: Bronx
Posted on: March 24, 2026
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Job Description:
NYC Health Hospitals is the largest public health care system in
the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and
home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year
across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists
of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute
care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and
Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely
focused on empowering New Yorkers. At NYC Health Hospitals, our
mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without
exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that
exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion,
Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic
communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts
9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position:
Under direction, supervises or directs a discrete functional area
in personnel/labor relations activities or may coordinate and
direct several functional areas of specialization. Assists in
planning, development and implementation of personnel management,
labor relations and human resources administration policies,
programs and practices. Examples of Typical Tasks: 1. Assesses
manpower needs to determine recruitment efforts with special
attention to shortage and high turnover positions. 2. Establishes
and maintains recruitment services, establishing relationships with
community agencies, public employment agencies, educational
institutions and media representatives. 3. Develops procedures for
recruitment, placement and skill utilization and supervises the
procurement, investigation, interview and selection of personnel.
4. Interprets and disseminates Corporate and local personnel
policies, rules and regulations. 5. Guides and advises supervisors
in the conduct of orientation programs. 6. Directs maintenance and
processing of employee personnel records covering all phases of
their work history, background and personnel data. 7. Directs
employee relations counseling for supervisors and employees
regarding personnel problems, job difficulties and development
opportunities. 8. Supervises the administration of employee
benefits programs, their coordination and counsel and advice to
participants. 9. Develops and recommends policies and administers
employee services and activities. 10. Establishes and coordinates
in-house training activities and acts as liaison with outside
agencies in collaborating training and development programs. 11.
Coordinates implementation of employee performance review programs
and advises supervisors in proper use and application. 12.
Determines and analyzes training needs and formulates and develops
plans, procedures and training to meet the needs of the facility.
13. Develops and complies training manuals and other training aids
and obtains equipment, training films and other visual aids. 14.
Initiates programs to improve communications among employees,
assesses effectiveness of communication techniques and recommends
desired approaches to attain objectives. 15. Coordinates
classification determinations at the local level with Corporate
policy and plan of titles. 16. Makes recommendation for new
classification based on new or changed conditions, duties and
responsibilities. 17. Schedules periodic audits to assure
conformance to prescribed plan of titles. 18. Collects, analyzes
and develops occupational data concerning hospital positions, job
qualifications and other position characteristics to facilitate the
personnel and administrative process. 19. Conducts periodic surveys
of salaries, wages and personnel practices in conjunction with the
Hospital Personnel Director. 20. Implements, coordinates and
administers wage and job evaluation systems. Coordinates position
classification program with operating needs and implements
standards governing allocation of positions with recommendations
for position pay grades. 21. Supervises labor management programs
which involve resolving grievances, counseling supervisors and
employees in grievance procedures and functioning as a liaison
between union representatives and management. 22. Presides over
labor management meetings and provides Department Heads and
Administrators with guidelines necessary in proper implementation
of counseling and discipline as well as administration of union
contracts. 23. May prepare for and participate in appeal
proceedings and serves as local management representative in
contact with union representatives pertaining to management
decisions with regard to disciplinary actions, promotions,
demotions, transfers, separations, layoffs, wage and salary
adjustments and other personnel transactions affecting employee
status. 24. Maintains records, prepares reports in union/management
relations and prepares management studies in the area of labor
relations. Minimum Qualifications 1. A Masters Degree with
specialization in Personnel Management, Business Administration,
Labor Relations, Psychology or Vocational Guidance, and two years
of experience in personnel management or personnel administration
in a large governmental agency, hospital or healthcare facility or
civic organization or business firm employing at least
three-hundred employees, one year of which must have been in a
responsible administrative or supervisory capacity; or, 2. A
Baccalaureate Degree issued from an accredited college or
university, and three years of experience as indicated in (1), two
years of which shall have been in a responsible administrative or
supervisory capacity. (Experience which consists solely of the
maintenance of personnel transactions will not be accepted); or, 3.
A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
Department Preferences • Solid understanding of HR practices •
Excellent organization • Strong communication and interpersonal
skills • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a
fast-paced environment • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
(Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HRIS software (preferably Peoplesoft)
• Metrics reporting/dashboards/report generation, data analytics
and project management • 3-5 years’ experience in HR Administration
with at least 2 years in a supervisory role • 3 years’ experience
working with HRIS systems – preferably Peoplesoft or Oracle
Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits
package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees
hired to work 20 hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees
Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for
eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional
development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits
for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter
Benefits Programs
Keywords: NYC Health, Mount Vernon , Assistant Personnel Director, Human Resources , Bronx, New York
