HR Director (HEO) -Office of Human Resources

POSITION DETAILS

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, the HR Director has administrative and overall supervisory responsibility for planning and managing the College's human resources functions in accordance with the policies, procedures, and practices of the College and University and in compliance with all applicable laws. Areas of responsibility include recruitment and retention, benefits, compensation and payroll, time and leave administration, training and development, human resources information systems and employee engagement.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview duties, responsibilities include:

• Direct all aspects of recruitment operations, including auditing and reviewing postings, compensation analysis, employment offers, preparing for campus HEO screening committee meetings, University approvals, CUNYfirst Talent Acquisition Management and other position posting related issues.
• Oversee the operations and administration of all human resource functions.
• Manage employee relations issues and recommend strategies and approaches to address and resolve; advise supervisors in the area of evaluations and progress discipline; facilitate conflict resolution.
• Implement compliance related training and institutional programs designed to educate employees on policies and procedures.
• Manage staff in benefits administration to ensure the processing of employee health and pension selections, new employee orientations, unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation.
• Manage staff data validation unit/payroll to ensure data integrity, timely and accurate payment for all employees.
• Manage staff in the Classified Staff Services.
• Assist with the review and processing of Accommodations Requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Develop, lead and mentor HR staff, while promoting the Office as a model of professional competency and innovation.
• Serve on various College committee as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and eight years’ related experience required.

70% in person is required. (Hybrid)

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree strongly preferred. Professional HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements, employment laws, and public-sector regulations.
• Experience overseeing HR operations and systems (e.g., HRIS, payroll, time & leave, onboarding), with strong data-driven decision-making, project management, and continuous process improvement skills.
  
  

Cuny Title Overview

Collaborates with campus or unit management to provide human resources leadership and to support related operations.

• Directs human resources processes such as employment, benefits administration, recruitment and performance management
• Manages staff responsible for providing employee services in the Human Resources office
• Works with senior management in Human Resources, Labor Relations, and other areas to plan Human Resources strategies and programs; develops new Human Resources tools and programs to support management goals
• Interprets regulations and policies of all kinds related to Human Resources, and advises senior executives and managers; reviews policies and procedures for improvement, and develops revisions
• Ensures the integrity of Human Resources data, systems, records, and files
• Independently researches sensitive Human Resources issues and assists executive management in their responses
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Title Name: HR Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

Compensation And Benefits

Salary commensurate with education and experience; $141,643 - $145,671

CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

How To Apply

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CLOSING DATE

August 6, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32363

Location: Lehman College

Job Type: Full-Time