Assistant Commissioner, Office of Employee Services

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the agency's human resources related operations and programs, including management of personnel/human resources, labor relations, payroll, time and leave, benefits, training, employee communications, employee recognition and Quality of Worklife (QWL) programs.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the agency's goals and objectives.
• Ensure all personnel functions follow Federal, State and City laws, rules, directives, policies, protocols and standards.

Leadership and Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the management and effective implementation of the divisions PS and OTPS budgets and contracts; prepare and manage the division's annual operational budgets.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with employees, division heads, business partners, external agency stakeholders, and labor union representatives.

Collaboration and Strategy:

• Collaborate with agency senior management and external partners to ensure OES initiatives support DOF's strategies and goals.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on personnel-related matters and contribute to the development of the overall agency strategy.
• Participate in confidential, time sensitive and special projects.