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Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp

Senior Vice President, Human Resources

new york, NY

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About this opportunity

Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp lists this Senior Vice President, Human Resources opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Summary

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is a not-for-profit corporation that serves as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of its owner, the City of New York. BNYDC strives to provide an environment in which innovative companies can take root and grow.

The Senior Vice President of Human Resources serves as the organization's senior human resources leader and strategic advisor to executive leadership. This position is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with organizational priorities while ensuring operational excellence across all areas of Human Resources.

They provide leadership over workforce strategy, labor relations, employee relations, talent acquisition, total rewards, talent development, HR operations, compliance, and employee engagement. The role partners closely with executive leadership to align workforce planning and compensation strategies, strengthen organizational effectiveness, develop leaders, foster a positive workplace culture, and position the organization for future growth and change.

Executive Leadership

Develop and execute an enterprise-wide Human Resources strategy aligned with organizational goals and business priorities

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, culture, succession planning, change management, and talent strategy

Lead, develop, and mentor the Human Resources team while establishing departmental goals, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives

Develop HR metrics and dashboards to support executive decision-making and organizational planning

Identify and mitigate workforce-related risks while promoting sound governance, compliance, and organizational effectiveness

Manage the Human Resources budget, ensuring effective stewardship of departmental resources

Labor and Employee Relations

Lead the organization’s labor relations strategy across multiple collective bargaining agreements, serving as the chief spokesperson during collective bargaining negotiations

Oversee contract administration, grievance management, arbitration preparation, labor-management partnerships, and contract interpretation

Provide executive guidance on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management

Build collaborative relationships with union leadership while balancing operational objectives and positive employee relations

Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits & Workforce Planning

Lead the organization’s total rewards strategy, including compensation philosophy, salary structures, market benchmarking, internal equity, and benefits offerings

Lead the annual compensation planning process, including merit increases, promotional adjustments, equity reviews, and executive compensation recommendations

Develop, and manage the organization’s annual staffing budget process in partnership with Finance, C-suite, and department heads

Oversee all employee benefit programs and manage relationships with brokers, retirement administrators, insurance carriers, and other applicable vendors

Lead annual benefits renewals, open enrollment, vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, and ongoing plan administration

Ensure compliance with all applicable benefit regulations and reporting requirements

Talent Management & Organizational Development

Lead performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives

Partner with department leaders to assess organizational structure, workforce planning, and talent needs

Oversee talent strategies to attract, retain, and develop a high-performing workforce

Champion initiatives that foster an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture rooted in continuous learning and professional development

HR Operations & Compliance

Oversee all Human Resources operations, policies, procedures, records management, and ensure compliance with all Federal and New York State / City employment laws

Develop, implement, and communicate HR policies and organizational practices

Represent the organization in administrative hearings, arbitrations, legal proceedings, audits, and regulatory matters, as needed

Stay current on employment trends, legislation, and HR best practices to proactively position the organization for future success

HR Technology & Process Improvement

Serve as executive sponsor for the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring effective administration, reporting, and process optimization

Leverage HR technology and automation to enhance the employee experience

Utilize HR analytics and workforce data to support strategy and business decisions

Required Skills & Abilities

Experience developing Human Resources strategy and initiatives, with strong Executive Leadership capabilities

Business acumen with the ability to align people strategy with organizational objectives

Exceptional judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Ability to build trusted relationships and influence leaders at all levels

Demonstrated organizational development and change management capabilities

Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret workforce data and HR metrics

High degree of professionalism and discretion, with the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Demonstrated experience overseeing employee benefits administration, vendor management, and total rewards programs

Experience leading workplace investigations and managing complex employee relations

Comprehensive knowledge of federal, New York State, and New York City employment law

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred

10+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, including oversight of benefits administration & total rewards programs

7+ years of experience managing people and leading Human Resources teams

Significant experience leading Human Resources within a unionized environment, including collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance management, and labor relations

Experience in nonprofit, real estate, property management, public sector, or similarly complex organizations preferred

Experience administering Paycom or a comparable HRIS preferred

SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or comparable professional certification preferred

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Worksite address

new york, NY, 10261, US

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