Human Resources Director
Rensselaer County, NY
Rensselaer County, New York is seeking an experienced and collaborative Human Resources Director to lead countywide HR operations, labor relations, and workforce strategy within a complex and mission-driven public-sector environment. Reporting directly to the County Executive, this role offers the opportunity to shape organizational culture, modernize HR systems, support employees across County government, and influence strategic workforce initiatives in New York’s Capital Region.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an HR leader who values public service, organizational impact, and long-term retirement security through the New York State Retirement System (NYSERS).
Key Responsibilities
Direct countywide human resources operations
Oversee labor relations, collective bargaining support, and employee relations matters
Administer compensation, classification, benefits, leave management, and NYSERS-related processes
Ensure compliance with federal and New York State employment laws and workplace regulations
Supervise HR staff, departmental operations, and organizational policy implementation
Support HR technology modernization initiatives including Tyler Technologies New World ERP and UKG Workforce
Minimum Qualifications
Significant progressively responsible HR leadership experience
Experience in public-sector, municipal, county, or unionized environments strongly preferred
Knowledge of New York Civil Service Law, labor relations, and employment compliance requirements
Experience with employee relations, compensation/classification, and benefits administration
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-HR, or related certification preferred
Compensation & Benefits
Starting salary approximately $101,182 plus comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, paid leave, and participation in NYSERS.
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To learn more and apply, visit: Pracademic Partners Current Recruitments
A recruitment brochure can be found HERE.
For questions or nominations, contact:
Dr. Ian M. Coyle, ICMA-CM
585-943-0589
Rensselaer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Significant progressively responsible human resources leadership experience
- Experience in public-sector, municipal, county, or unionized environments
- Knowledge of New York Civil Service Law, labor relations, and employment compliance requirements
- Experience with employee relations, compensation and classification, and benefits administration
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, or a related field
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-HR, or related certification
What We Do
Pracademic Partners is a management consulting and executive-search firm supporting public-sector, nonprofit, and higher-education organizations. It helps clients improve organizational performance and build leadership capacity through executive search, leadership and executive coaching, management consulting, training, and professional development. Its work focuses on talent acquisition, leadership development, organizational improvement, and capacity building, using a responsive, tailored approach to help client organizations achieve their objectives.
