Jobs at Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation

Counsel role with no responsibilities or qualifications provided.

The Senior Vice President of Human Resources leads enterprise-wide people strategy, labor and employee relations, total rewards, benefits, workforce planning, talent development, HR operations, compliance, and HR technology. This executive advises leadership on organizational effectiveness, succession planning, culture, and change management; manages union negotiations and grievances; oversees HR teams, budgets, policies, vendors, and workforce analytics; and ensures compliance with federal, New York State, and New York City employment laws.

Coordinates internship program operations across three cohorts, including recruiting, candidate matching, onboarding, timesheet approval, host and intern communication, database maintenance, alumni recruitment, and professional development events. Builds relationships with employers and participants, manages surveys and check-ins, coordinates vendors and RSVPs, and creates alumni LinkedIn content. The role requires strong organization, communication, project management, and the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Manages procurement, solicitation, and contract administration for capital real estate, infrastructure, and operating projects. Builds procurement workflows and procedures, coordinates vendor evaluations and timelines, reviews contracts and amendments, manages NYC registration processes, tracks funding and payments, verifies vendor compliance and insurance, and maintains procurement and contract records in PASSPort, FMS, and Yardi. Collaborates with Finance, Legal, Design and Construction, Property Management, city agencies, vendors, and project stakeholders.

Lead and manage day-to-day operations of multiple technical workforce training programs; coordinate partners and instructors; launch new initiatives (e.g., EV Charging Station Maintenance); monitor performance and outcomes; manage employer relationships, recruitment, career readiness and placement; support grant management, reporting, and program improvements.