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Personnel Analyst, Bureau of Division Management & Systems Coordination
- DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
Posted on
11/04/2026
- Full-time
Location
QUEENS
- No exam required
Department
Dis-Div. Mgmt. & Sys Coord
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Job Description
Responsible for supporting administrative tasks and analyses in the areas of Human Resources and Workforce Analytics in the Bureau of Division Management & Systems Coordination (DMSC) at New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). You will support DMSC in maintaining personnel actions by utilizing automated systems and tracking systems that provide continuous quality assurance of Human Resources processes, training compliance, and professional development travel requests. Further, under supervision and with additional training, you will analyze data from HR systems and tools to support the design, implementation, and interpretation of management reports to identify barriers to recruiting and to identify opportunities for improving recruiting timelines.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Support the Division’s HR Unit capacity in evaluating and approving personnel (PATS) actions submitted by bureaus, including identifying submissions that require revisions and Bureau follow up as needed
- Maintain tracking reports and approval status for PATS actions, including TBNs, New Hire, RC changes and salary adjustments
- Analyze data from various personnel tracking reports, support research to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies, and make recommendations for more successful recruiting efforts
- Support the OARS submissions process, following up with bureaus for additional or revised information, consolidating all responses for submission to COO, and monitoring pool approval requests in time for scheduled pool dates
- Analyze OARS submission data to identify and address issues for delayed approvals
- Support tracking reports for the upkeep of the Employee Data Bank (EDB)
- Supports operations planning through the maintenance of Divisional Admin Bureau Org charts
- Support the DMSC Office Manager with cross-divisional support of Travel Desk related processes, including guidance and administrative support to staff from other divisions.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience with HR systems, such as PATS, OARS, and Workforce Analytics.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, track and demonstrated initiative to follow up as necessary.
- Proven ability to provide high-quality customer service and to respond quickly and accurately to requests.
- Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.
Why you should work for us:
- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
Commitment to Equity:
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744
Minimum Qualifications
1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Job ID
809675
Posted until
01/03/2027
Title code
21744
Civil service title
CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Personnel Analyst, Bureau of Division Management & Systems Coordination
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
01
Number of positions
1
Work location
42-09 28th Street
- Category: Administration & Human Resources
Personnel Analyst, Bureau of Division Management & Systems Coordination
Personnel Analyst, Bureau of Division Management & Systems Coordination
- DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
Posted on
11/04/2026
- Full-time
Location
QUEENS
- No exam required
Department
Dis-Div. Mgmt. & Sys Coord
Save
Job Description
Responsible for supporting administrative tasks and analyses in the areas of Human Resources and Workforce Analytics in the Bureau of Division Management & Systems Coordination (DMSC) at New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). You will support DMSC in maintaining personnel actions by utilizing automated systems and tracking systems that provide continuous quality assurance of Human Resources processes, training compliance, and professional development travel requests. Further, under supervision and with additional training, you will analyze data from HR systems and tools to support the design, implementation, and interpretation of management reports to identify barriers to recruiting and to identify opportunities for improving recruiting timelines.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Support the Division’s HR Unit capacity in evaluating and approving personnel (PATS) actions submitted by bureaus, including identifying submissions that require revisions and Bureau follow up as needed
- Maintain tracking reports and approval status for PATS actions, including TBNs, New Hire, RC changes and salary adjustments
- Analyze data from various personnel tracking reports, support research to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies, and make recommendations for more successful recruiting efforts
- Support the OARS submissions process, following up with bureaus for additional or revised information, consolidating all responses for submission to COO, and monitoring pool approval requests in time for scheduled pool dates
- Analyze OARS submission data to identify and address issues for delayed approvals
- Support tracking reports for the upkeep of the Employee Data Bank (EDB)
- Supports operations planning through the maintenance of Divisional Admin Bureau Org charts
- Support the DMSC Office Manager with cross-divisional support of Travel Desk related processes, including guidance and administrative support to staff from other divisions.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience with HR systems, such as PATS, OARS, and Workforce Analytics.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, track and demonstrated initiative to follow up as necessary.
- Proven ability to provide high-quality customer service and to respond quickly and accurately to requests.
- Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.
Why you should work for us:
- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
Commitment to Equity:
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744
Minimum Qualifications
1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Save
Job ID
809675
Posted until
01/03/2027
Title code
21744
Civil service title
CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Personnel Analyst, Bureau of Division Management & Systems Coordination
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
01
Number of positions
1
Work location
42-09 28th Street
- Category: Administration & Human Resources
Personnel Analyst, Bureau of Division Management & Systems Coordination
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Who's Hiring
- Adams Communication & Engineering Technology10
- Lukos4
- Xcelerate Solutions4
- MANTECH3
- Sancorp Consulting2
Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in personnel analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business, or a related field
- Experience interpreting and applying federal or state personnel rules and regulations
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms and HR data reporting tools
- Knowledge of position classification, compensation analysis, or workforce planning methods
- Strong written communication skills for drafting reports, job analyses, and policy guidance
- PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP certification preferred for mid-level and senior openings
Tips for Your Personnel Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to classification systems
Many personnel analyst roles require hands-on experience with position classification under federal or state standards. Explicitly name the classification systems you've used, such as OPM general schedule or state-specific pay plans, so hiring managers can confirm your fit immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists personnel analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight data tools in your work samples
Employers expect personnel analysts to query HR data and present findings. If you can share a redacted sample report or dashboard built in Excel, HRIS platforms, or workforce analytics tools, attach it. Tangible work product separates strong candidates from equally credentialed ones.
Read the entire job announcement before applying
Government personnel analyst postings frequently include selective placement factors or screen-out elements buried in the requirements section. Missing one disqualifies your application before a human reads it, so confirm you meet every listed condition before you submit.
Prepare a structured example for each core competency
Interviews for personnel analyst positions almost always include competency-based questions on staffing, employee relations, or policy interpretation. Prepare a concrete example for each major competency in the posting using the situation, action, and result format, drawing from real casework.
Negotiate using official pay schedules
Many personnel analyst positions, especially in government, tie offers to formal pay bands or steps. Research the applicable pay schedule in advance and ask where in the range the offer sits and what criteria govern step increases, so your negotiation stays grounded in policy.
Personnel Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most personnel analysts?
Adams Communication & Engineering Technology, Lukos, and Xcelerate Solutions are hiring the most personnel analysts right now, with openings concentrated in Virginia, Maryland, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federal agencies, large state governments, and health systems consistently post the highest volume of personnel analyst roles.
How many personnel analyst jobs are remote?
About 67% of personnel analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in compensation analysis, workforce data reporting, and HR policy roles. Positions involving direct employee relations, classification appeals, or agency-specific compliance work are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a personnel analyst?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, or a related field, then gain experience in HR operations, staffing, or classification through entry-level HR assistant or generalist roles. Building familiarity with HRIS platforms, learning to interpret civil service rules or employment law, and earning a professional HR certification strengthens your candidacy for analyst-level openings.
Can you get a personnel analyst job with little or no experience?
Entry-level personnel analyst positions do exist, particularly in government agencies that offer structured HR trainee or analyst-in-training programs. Candidates with internship experience in HR, a degree in public administration or human resources, and demonstrated writing and research skills are competitive for these roles even without full-time HR experience. Applying to smaller agencies or county-level governments often gives new graduates more access than large federal departments.
What does the personnel analyst interview process look like?
Most personnel analyst interviews include a structured competency-based round where you are asked to walk through specific past situations involving staffing, employee relations, or policy interpretation. Some agencies add a written exercise, such as drafting a position description or analyzing a classification scenario. Government employers often conduct a panel interview with HR managers and program staff, and final selections may include a background review or reference check before an official offer.
Where can I find and apply to personnel analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to personnel analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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