Position Description

Assistant Director, Employer Relations and Placement
Department TEF - EJP-Employment & Job Placement – Admin
Location Bronx, NY
Pay Range $125,400 - $156,700
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Requisition #:
7458TEF
# of openings:
1
Employment Type:
Full time
Position Status:
Permanent
Category:
Non-Bargaining
Workplace Arrangement:
Hybrid
Fund:
1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds
Job Classification:
Exempt

Responsibilities 

•    Oversee Talent Acquisition Managers and Specialists, ensuring coordinated recruitment efforts across multiple 1199 healthcare networks in NYC (specializing in nursing homes/long term care) to meet employer needs and placement goals. 
•    Manage daily operations, ensuring alignment with recruitment strategies. 
•    Engage with healthcare employers to understand workforce needs, oversee job postings, and manage candidate referrals. 
•    Achieve successful job placements, reduce vacancy fill times, and increase employer satisfaction. 
•    Collaborate with the Career Services Unit to provide resume workshops, interview preparation, and job readiness training. 
•    Ensure job seekers are well-prepared, resulting in higher placement success and positive outcomes. 
•    Work with the Director to define strategic goals and support cross-functional initiatives. 
•    Drive collaborative efforts between TEF business units to enhance placement outcomes and achieve division-wide alignment. 
•    Coach, mentor, and develop managers and staff within both units.  
•    Facilitate staff development and professional growth, fostering a high-performing team. 
•    Track and analyze key metrics (placement rates, employer feedback). 
•    Use data insights to drive decisions, optimize division operations, and enhance employer satisfaction.

Qualifications 
•    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Counseling, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
•    Minimum six (6) years of experience in talent acquisition or workforce development, and experience managing large recruitment projects or regional hiring initiatives preferred.; including 4 years in a supervisory role required. 
•    Strong leadership and project management skills with experience in multi-site team management. 
•    Knowledge of recruitment best practices and familiarity with ATS tools.  
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management tools. 
•    Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability in balancing immediate needs with long-term goals. 
•    Experience in healthcare or unionized environments, familiarity with recruitment KPIs, and knowledge of local labor trends. 
•    Willingness to travel throughout the five boroughs, Hudson Valley and Long Island as needed to support recruitment and placement activities.
•    Regional knowledge of the Hudson Valley and Bronx areas. 
•    Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. 
•    Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus (Spanish/French-Creole preferred). 
 

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