Location: Herkimer, NY Category: Administrative Posted On: Mon Sep 29 2025 Job Description:

Herkimer College is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Director of Human Resources. This position provides overall coordination of human resource functions in support of the College's mission and goals.

Major responsibilities:

A. Ensure institutional compliance of appropriate federal, NYS, and local labor regulations; civil service rules and regulations; and SUNY and HCCC policies.

B. Coordinate recruitment for position vacancies, the recommendation of starting salaries for new hires, assurance that all contracts and salary schedules are followed, maintenance of the College's position descriptions, and annual reappointment recommendations.

C. Develop and maintain employee-related handbooks and hiring procedures.

D. Develop, offer, and maintain new employee orientation, new supervisor training, and other training as relevant.

E. Maintain employee personnel and benefit files.

F. Develop and maintain a campus-wide employee professional development/ succession plan program.

G. Administer employee benefit plans, including meeting with insurance representatives and local county officials to determine benefit levels and the offering of health insurance plans, calculating employee and employer contributions for various insurance plans, and assuring all appropriate rules, regulations, and laws are followed.

H. Develop and maintain a collegewide performance evaluation system.

I. Respond to human rights complaints and grievances and serve as the lead administrator for negotiations with bargaining units. Facilitate grievances and employee appeals related to working conditions and contract management, including working with union leadership and the college's attorney in the event issues result in discipline and/or termination.

J. Serve as the College's Affirmative Action Officer, Title IX officer for employees, and Title VI Officer.

K. Design, recommend, and implement strategies for the role of human resources (HR) to include continuous improvement of existing HR programs.

L. Prepare memorandums of understanding and board resolutions related to HR issues, including attending Board of Trustee meetings to advise on personnel-related issues, when relevant.

M. Maintain non-bargaining unit compensation package and periodically review position salary ranges for positions not included in a bargaining unit, including maintenance of the part-time salary structure.

N. Oversee and manage maintenance of and changes to HR database and systems, records and files, including ADP's HR Benefits software.

O. Create and distribute reports including, but not limited to, staffing, tenure and reappointment, longevity, recruitment, retirement eligibility, turnover, and service awards.

P. Coordinate job, benefits, and health fairs.

Q. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Experience and Educational Background:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Personnel, Human Resources Management, or related field AND a Master's of Business Administration, Personnel, Human Resources Management, or a related discipline required.

Eight years of progressively responsible experience in HR including five years of demonstrated supervisory level responsibilities experience in the following areas: Labor/Employee Relations, Collective Bargaining and Contract Administration, Affirmative Action, and Titles IX and VI.

Extensive knowledge of employee benefits, employee compensation, recruitment, conflict resolution, and coordination of training programs.

Ability and willingness to make timely decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment.

Strong listening and people skills, and the ability to relate sensitively to internal and external colleagues and constituents.

Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information and multiple populations.

Ability to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions, including collaborating well with coworkers and peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes.

Ability to perform work activities that require negotiating, instructing, supervising, and persuading along with the ability to receive constructive criticism.

Working knowledge of computer systems and software to include ADP's HR Benefits or a similar system, and Microsoft Office applications.

Ability and willingness to make timely decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment.

Strong listening and people skills, and the ability to relate sensitively to internal and external colleagues and constituents.

Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information and multiple populations.

Ability to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions, including collaborating well with coworkers and peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes.

Ability to perform work activities that require negotiating, instructing, supervising, and persuading along with the ability to receive constructive criticism.

Working knowledge of computer systems and software to include ADP's HR Benefits or a similar system, and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Experience:

PHR or SPHR Certification.

Experience in higher education within a community college environment preferred.

Additional Information:

Salary range: $77,170 - $115,754 (commensurate with qualifications and experience)

Herkimer County Community College

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