ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Organizational Development Specialist

Human Resources Solutions (HRS) supports 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. We are seeking a highly capable organizational development specialist to contribute expertise to our development initiatives. The Organizational Development Specialist will be evaluating our business structures, advising management on the allocation of personnel and resources, and facilitating cost-effective and efficient procedures. To ensure success as an Organizational Development Specialist, you should exhibit extensive experience as a development specialist in a related industry and the ability to provide guidance on the allocation of resources. A first-class organizational development specialist will be someone whose expertise translates into optimized efficiency and increased profitability.

Human Resources Solutions (HRS) / Organizational Development is recruiting for two (2) Administrative Staff Analyst NM-I, to function as an Organizational Development Specialists who will :

• Conduct structural and operational analyses of business units to assess workflow efficiency, role clarity, and resource allocation.
• Design and implement OD programs (e.g., leadership development, succession planning, change management) in collaboration with the Office of Policy, Procedures, and Training.
• Partner with Talent Management (Recruitment Strategies) to align hiring, promotions, and workforce planning with organizational goals.
• Facilitate training and development initiatives (individual / group sessions) to improve cross-functional collaboration and skills alignment.
• Evaluate and report on OD interventions, tracking metrics such as employee performance, retention, and engagement.
• Advise leadership on strategic workforce planning, cost-effective solutions, and process improvements.
• Document processes, prepare progress reports, and present findings to senior leadership.

Work Location : 4 World Trade Center Hours / Schedule : 9 AM 5 PM

Administrative Staff Analyst ( - 1002A

Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree from an accredited college 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, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following : working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel 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. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

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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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website.

Residency Requirement

New 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.

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.