Senior Vice President, Human Resources

About the role

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.

Areas of Responsibility

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Experience administering Paycom or a comparable HRIS