CPS PROCESSING ANALYST

Human Resources Solutions (HRS) support the human resources needs of the Department of Social Services, the Human Resources Administration, and the Department of Homeless Services through strategic partnership and collaboration, with the goal of creating an inclusive, motivated, and client centered workforce.

Human Resources Solutions (HRS) / Comprehensive Personnel System (CPS) Unit is recruiting for one Staff Analyst II to function as a CPS Processing Analyst, who will :

• Utilize the Comprehensive Personnel System (CPS), to review and approve Personnel Request Forms (PRF) and Ticket Change Notices (TCN) submitted by RCs for all new hires, attrition replacements, backfills, promotions, demotions, changes of title, transfers, labor relations orders, salary adjustments and ticket de-obligations.
• Respond to telephone requests / inquires for information or clarification regarding personnel movements, using discretion in maintaining confidentiality.
• Confer with other Human Resource Solutions (HRS) units including, Classification, Salary Administration, Processing, Recruitment, and Personnel Action Request (PAR) to verify and review CPS actions.
• Assist in preparing daily data entry report of all CPS personnel actions into the RC Budget Tracking reports to calculate the fiscal impact of every approved action.
• Assist in preparing analytical data for variance reports that compare actual headcount attrition and other pending headcount obligations against the budgeted number of positions to determine vacancy levels.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.

S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.

S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas : working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research;

or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning / administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning / evaluation or fiscal management; or in a related area.

Special Note :

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Preferred Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, -Experience in preparing reports and excellent analytical skills.

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.

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Residency RequirementNew 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.