Human Resources Generalist

The Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) is a New York City oversight and service agency that manages procurement citywide, from planning and release of agency solicitations to payment of vendors. Annually, agencies procure billions in products and services from a diverse pool of vendors that represent various industries. MOCS therefore aims to ensure that the procurement process remains fair, transparent, efficient, and cost-effective.

MOCS makes it easier to do business through use of end-to-end technology tools, increases transparency by publication of enriched data and hosting public hearings, and strengthens procurement operations by providing direct assistance and resources to all stakeholders. MOCS also partners with agencies and vendors to identify areas for policy reform, resulting in ongoing process improvement to reduce administrative burdens and increase the positive impact of services on communities. The MOCS Director serves as the City Chief Procurement Officer.

MOCS team members operate in a collaborative, service-oriented environment, where flexibility and ability to achieve results are valued. Staff must conduct all duties relevant to their position in their assigned division and demonstrate an advanced level of expertise. This position requires a focus on aligning daily operations to the agency's strategic priorities, engage stakeholders in planning and ensure performance using well-defined success metrics and project management strategies. All staff are expected to deliver timely and quality work products and services, participate in ongoing improvement activities, proactively deepen their knowledge of procurement and government operations, and will use modern technology software and hardware to complete daily duties. This position must collaborate with other team members to implement projects, help to maintain and/or analyze operational data, and interact with external stakeholders.

MOCS works with agencies, vendors, and providers to ensure that the contracting process is fair, efficient, transparent, and cost effective to the City. Our mission is to provide leadership in the procurement process through knowledge, teamwork, and communication; support city agencies’ policy and programmatic goals; ensure integrity, accountability, and vendor responsibility; safeguard public funds; increase efficiencies and monitor costs; and maintain and oversee vendor information systems.

MOCS seeks to hire an experienced, talented, and highly motivated individual to serve as Human Resources Generalist within the Human Resources unit. Under the direction of the Senior Assistant Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist, in collaboration with MOCS HR team, will work to ensure that all operational goals and procedures are identified and met.

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for the day-to-day personnel operations, including, but not limited to:

- Processing new hires, transfers and promotions in compliance with citywide requirements and DCAS policies
- Processing employee leave of absence, suspensions and terminations
- Managing employee relations issues
- Conducting new hire orientation and providing on-going support to new staff
- Ensuring prompt evaluation, review, and response to all employee concerns and inquiries
- Attending recruiting events
- Providing employees with information pertaining to citywide policies and agency-specific rules and regulations
- Entering data for various personnel transactions within NYCAPS, as well as generate HR reports
- Introducing and implementing best HR practices and processes
- Processing civil service transactions including DP-72 and DP-189
- Coordinating agency training
- Providing payroll and timekeeping support
- Assisting employees with navigating CityShare and NYCAPS/ESS websites
- Reviewing and maintaining confidential employee documents
- Providing employees with general information on pension system (NYCERS), health benefits, deferred compensation plans, and flexible spending programs
- Managing full-cycle recruitment within NYCAPS eHire
- Maintaining personnel files
- Assisting with special projects and attending unit and citywide meetings
- Performing other duties, as assigned

HIGHLY PREFERRED SKILLS
Demonstrate competency and/or history of consistent quality performance in the following areas:
- 3-5 years of human resources experience within NYC government
- Knowledge of employee leave policies
- In-depth knowledge of City of New York personnel policies, including PSBs
- Experience working with City HRIS systems and applications, including NYCAPS, PRISE, PMS, CHRMS, RMDS, and CityTime
- Experience with processing civil service transactions

PREFERRED SKILLS
- Knowledge of City of New York payroll, timekeeping
- Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interface with all levels at the agency
- Strong analytical and computer skills
- Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

TO APPLY
External applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID #639125
Current City Employees may apply via Employee Self Service (ESS) http://cityshare.nycnet/ess Click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and Search for Job ID #639125

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To best serve the City we represent, Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) seeks individuals from a variety of backgrounds who can bring different perspectives to contribute to the work of the office. MOCS also seeks candidates who want to contribute to a work environment that values teamwork, inclusion and respect.

MOCS recognizes the unique skills and strengths gained through military service. Veterans and service members of the U.S. Armed Forces are strongly encouraged to apply. Special accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities. Please contact MOCS Disability Service Facilitator at disabilityaffairs@mocs.nyc.gov or 212-298-0800 to request an accommodation.

WORK LOCATION
255 Greenwich Street, 9th floor, New York, NY 10007

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