The City University of New York · 1 day ago
HR Manager (HEA)
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $135K/yr
6+ years expThe City University of New York is seeking an HR Manager to provide operational oversight for HR data and documentation. This role involves managing HR systems, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and supporting the College’s HR modernization efforts.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Manage the administration of key HR systems and processes —including ePAF, ePOI, HEMS, and eCT—to ensure alignment with University policies, contractual obligations, and audit standards established by CUNY Central offices
Supervise Business Data & Reporting Analysts, Timekeepers, and Payroll staff; provide technical guidance, workflow oversight, coaching, and performance management to ensure high-quality service delivery
Develop, refine, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to promote consistent, compliant, and efficient HR processing across the institution
Ensure adherence to all relevant collective bargaining agreements—including PSC-CUNY, DC-37, Classified Civil Service, and HEO contracts—and guide HR operations in compliance with University and contractual requirements
Analyze, reconcile, and audit responses and data analytics to support compliance reviews, operational improvements, and senior leadership decision-making
Maintain ongoing audit readiness and reduce institutional risk by partnering with IT to strengthen cross-functional systems, standardize data flows, and reinforce internal controls
Oversee and validate all HR transactional processing, including HRIS management, data governance, process automation, analytics, system implementations, budget oversight, IT system coordination, and audit preparation
Conduct routine and ad hoc audits of payroll, timekeeping, and HRIS data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance. Oversee tracking of faculty tenure, leave balances, and other critical HR records
Serve as a technical resource for campus departments on HRIS requirements, payroll rules, timekeeping procedures, and documentation standards
Partner closely with Information Technology and CUNY Central offices to troubleshoot and resolve HRIS, payroll, and data-related issues, ensuring seamless system performance and user support
Manage the full life cycle of major HR initiatives in support of campus institutional effectiveness goals: including, reporting tools and metrics that enhance workforce planning, forecasting, and compliance monitoring
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required
Preferred
Master's degree in human resources or related field
CUNY, Higher Education setting and/or Human Resources experience strongly preferred
Ability to communicate effectively and act as a member of a team
A proactive, hands-on attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively, multitask, shift priorities quickly and work under pressure
Ability to develop and manage various tracking systems
Excellent management, supervisory and leadership skills
Superior follow-through, oral and written communication skills
Benefits
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.
Company
The City University of New York
The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Allison Griffin
Partnership Specialist, CUNY Service Corps
Doriane Gloria
Sr. Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer
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