Jobbörse

Salary Range: $115,000- $120,000 Hay Points: 677 Department: People Department Supervisor: Director, Position Control Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 Hours of Work: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7 1/2 hours/day) Deadline: Until Filled This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation's largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

The Position Control Senior Manager is a crucial leadership role within the HR Operations and Analytics People division, responsible for overseeing the comprehensive management of the organization's position management system. This position plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of position data, facilitating strategic workforce planning, and supporting effective budget management across all departments.

• Strategic Position Management: Lead the oversight of the position control database, ensuring all positions are accurately coded, classified, and updated promptly.
• Advanced Workforce Planning: Work in partnership with department leaders and HR to assess staffing requirements, forecast future vacancies, and strategize on workforce planning initiatives.
• Budget Oversight: Collaborate with the Finance department to align position control data with budgetary projections and constraints, providing comprehensive reports on staffing costs and budget variances.
• Compliance and Auditing Leadership: Ensure strict adherence to both internal policies and external regulations related to position management. Conduct and oversee rigorous audits of position data for accuracy and integrity.
• Process Improvement Initiatives: Identify and implement strategic improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of position control management practices. Develop and maintain up-to-date procedural documentation.
• Educational Leadership and Support: Lead training sessions and provide ongoing support to department managers and HR personnel on position control practices and systems. Serve as the expert resource for all position management-related inquiries.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Generate detailed reports and analyze data on staffing trends, vacancy rates, and other critical metrics to offer insights that guide decision-making in workforce management.
• Upholding Data Integrity: Ensure the complete accuracy and timeliness of all position-related data within the company's systems.
• Ensuring Compliance: Maintain unwavering compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements pertaining to position management.
• Achieving Budgetary Alignment: Skillfully manage position data to meet fiscal goals and limitations, effectively minimizing discrepancies and optimizing resource allocation.
• Championing Continuous Improvement: Continually assess and enhance position control processes and systems to boost precision, efficiency, and adaptability to the organization's evolving needs.
• Other duties

Strategic Thinking and Vision:

• Ability to conceptualize and implement effective position control strategies that align with the organization's broader goals and adapt to changing workforce needs and market conditions.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Demonstrated leadership skills to inspire, guide, and develop a team dedicated to position control management.
• Capacity to foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and high performance among team members.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• Strong analytical abilities to assess complex data related to workforce planning, position management, and budget allocations.
• Proven problem-solving skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions effectively.

Technical Proficiency:

• Expertise in HR Information Systems (HRIS) and database management, ensuring accurate and efficient handling of position data.
• Familiarity with advanced data analysis tools and methodologies to support strategic decision-making.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to articulate position control strategies, policies, and processes clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Effective negotiation and persuasion skills, enabling successful interactions with internal departments and external vendors or partners.

Organizational and Planning Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills to manage a large volume of positions accurately and efficiently.
• Effective planning and prioritization capabilities to meet deadlines and achieve strategic objectives amidst a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Regulatory Compliance and Ethical Standards:

• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations relevant to position management and workforce planning.
• Commitment to ethical standards and integrity in all aspects of position control and personnel management.

Change Management and Adaptability:

• Ability to lead and manage change within the organization, guiding teams through transitions and ensuring the continuous improvement of position control processes.
• Adaptability to rapidly changing conditions, demonstrating flexibility in strategy and tactics when faced with new challenges or information.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Skills in stakeholder management to build and maintain strong relationships with department heads, HR, Finance, and external partners.
• Customer-focused approach to address the needs and concerns of various stakeholders effectively

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, Statistics, or a related field from an accredited college or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR operations, finance, or a closely related area, with at least 2 years in a managerial role focused on position control or workforce planning.
• Minimum three years of experience in advanced trend analysis and the ability to interpret data to provide recommendations to drive key business decisions.
• 2+ years of experience utilizing Position Management or a similar planning platform.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in a related field
• Strong Project Management Skills
• Able to write and modify SQL, R, and Python code
• Experience with PeopleSoft HCM ERP

Other Information: Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission"). Equal Employment Opportunity MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.