HR Business Partner Recruiter

HR Business Partner Recruiter

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is the premier urban health department in the United States and it has a long and distinguished history of innovation and excellence. In the promotion of health, our most important tool is people. We are as varied as the city we serve. Our 6,000-plus workforce brings an extraordinary array of languages, cultures, and experiences to bear on the work of public health. Together, we're bringing greater health and wellbeing to every New Yorker and inspiring innovation around the globe. The Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations is looking for a professional recruiter to join its team to support and enhance our agency's recruitment efforts through the utilization of social media, increase diversity and continue to develop methods to attract talented doctors, nurses, scientists, researchers, administrators, and technicians. As part of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, you will have an opportunity to be part of an amazing team and have unparalleled opportunities for personal discovery, upward mobility, and professional career growth.

Job Description

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRB) Recruiter will serve in the capacity of an HR professional who acts as a strategic partner to management, aligning HR strategies with business objectives, and also plays a key role in the recruitment process. They will bridge the gap between HR functions and the specific needs of different business units, focusing on areas like employee relations, policy implementation, and talent acquisition. Duties include :

• Establish recruiting strategies requirements by studying organization plans and objectives; meeting with managers to discuss needs and provide comprehensive recruitment activities for assigned programs within the DOHMH.
• Build applicant sources by researching and contacting community-based organizations, academic institutions, employment agencies, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits.
• Work collaboratively with programs by planning, communicating, and leading successful outcomes of virtual hiring fairs using virtual platforms such as Zoom, Teams, etc., including, when necessary, preparing and managing breakout rooms.
• Determine the required and desired professional skillset and credentials of applicants by reviewing the minimum qualification requirements of existing vacancies.
• Attract applicants by collaborating with the citywide advertisement agency to place job advertisements on professional job boards; collaborate with other members of the recruitment team, use newsgroups and other external sourcing strategies including DCAS' Office of Citywide Recruitment, the Mayor's Office of People with Disabilities, and the Mayor's Office of Talent Acquisition.
• Utilize social media such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to promote job opportunities, source potential candidates, respond to interested candidates' inquiries about working for DOHMH, etc. and to help promote the DOHMH employer brand.
• Participate in panel interviews for priority positions; analyze candidate responses and partner with the hiring manager to determine the most qualified applicant to be considered.
• Verify references; and ensure that candidate's qualifications are in alignment with the programmatic needs of the hiring managers.
• Evaluate applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with hiring managers. Utilize structured interviewing techniques to identify the best candidate.
• Improve organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices; monitor job offers and compensation practices. Emphasize available benefits package to prospective employees.
• Avoid legal challenges by understanding current legislation; implement regulations with hiring managers.
• Recommend new HR procedures, conduct trainings with Designated Human Resources Liaisons (DHRLs) and Hiring Managers. Provide assistance with the DCAS Civil Service Job Classification Process and interact with DCAS's Classification and Examination Unit as applicable based on HR Central's operational / programmatic needs.
• Increase knowledgebase by routinely participating in continuing education opportunities. Stay abreast of professional publications in Human Resources and Organizational Behavior. Maintain personal networks; participate in professional organizations. Participate in policy review and provide comments related to grant funded personnel as needed. Monitor the progress on grant-funded activities and track all grant hires.

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

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.