Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleHuman Resources Director

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $150366 to $169238 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Job Specifics

Duties Description The duties of the Director of Human Resources include, but will not be limited to, the following:
• Develop and execute HR strategies that support the mission, vision, values, organizational goals and culture.
• Lead, guide and support in areas of recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on personnel matters, offering sound judgment while upholding both the best interests of the organization and supporting the needs of individual employees.
• Maintain and enhance an employee-oriented culture that emphasizes excellence, collaboration, and mutual respect.
• Lead conflict resolution and conduct investigations in a professional, discreet, and legally compliant manner.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations; proactively monitor legislative changes and recommend necessary adjustments to policies and practices.
• Manage and refine HR processes, systems, and documentation to support efficiency and consistency.
• Maintain positive and productive relationships with union representation; support collective bargaining efforts, ensure compliance with labor agreements and address labor relations matters in a timely and respectful manner.
• Oversee employee lifecycle management, from recruitment through separation, with attention to both process integrity and employee experience.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the organization.
• Support change management initiatives with clear communication and structured implementation strategies.
• Supervise and mentor HR team members, fostering their professional growth.

Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree and eight years’ experience working in a role where the main duties included functions typical of a human resources office and five years of direct human resources-related supervisory experience of at least one subordinate, OR;
Bachelor’s degree and ten years’ experience working in a role where the main duties included functions typical of a human resources office and five years of direct human resources- related supervisory experience of at least one subordinate, OR;
Associates degree and twelve years’ experience working in a role where the main duties included functions typical of a human resources office and five years of direct human resources- related supervisory experience of at least one subordinate.

Preferred Qualifications
• Broad Human Resources experience including all of the following functions: recruitment, civil service administration, talent acquisition, benefits administration, payroll administration, employee relations.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust at all levels of the organization, while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Proven experience navigating sensitive employee relations matters with discretion and confidence. - Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and compliance standards, including Civil Service Law, FMLA, COBRA, FLSA, and ADA.
• Good organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work and delegate when appropriate in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and a calm, balanced demeanor.
• Ability to operate strategically and tactically in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in a mission-driven, values-based organization or in a public sector organization is a plus.
• Experience leading HR in a unionized environment preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable Laws, Rules, Regulations, trends and best practices in all areas of human resources - HR professional certification(s) strongly preferred.

Additional Comments To be considered for our vacancies, you MUST apply directly to the posting located on our applicant portal. The link to the portal is: https://www.nystrs.org/careers/job-opportunities/

All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Applications received after 5:00 pm will not be considered.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Abigail Goess

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

 

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for our vacancies, you must apply directly to the posting located on our applicant portal. The link to the portal is: https://www.nystrs.org/careers/job-opportunities/

All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Applications received after 5:00 pm will not be considered.