Director of Human Resources

Job Description:

The Town of Clarkstown is seeking a candidate to work in their fast-paced Personnel Department.

The work is specialized, diverse and can be complex in nature.

This administrative position is responsible for the strategic planning, development, implementation

and management of the Town's human resources and personnel functions. The position provides

leadership and direction in the administration of recruitment and talent acquisition, employee and

labor relations, benefits administration, training and development, personnel policies and procedures,

workers' compensation and compliance with applicable local, Federal and State employment laws

and regulations. The Director serves as a key advisor to the Town Supervisor and collaborates with

department heads and elected officials to ensure effective workforce planning and personnel

administration throughout the organization. The position requires a considerable level of independent

judgment and decision-making responsibility. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical

and clerical staff. Does related work as required.

The candidate should possess thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources

and personnel administration; thorough knowledge of employee and labor relations principles and

practices; thorough knowledge of applicable Federal and State employment laws, rules and

regulations including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act

(ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), New York State Human Rights Law and related

employment laws and regulations; good knowledge of Civil Service Law, Rules and personnel

procedures applicable to local government employment; thorough knowledge of employee benefits

administration, retirement systems and workers' compensation programs; thorough knowledge of

recruitment, talent acquisition, employee development and workforce planning principles; thorough

knowledge of administrative principles and practices including budgeting, organizational

management and supervision; good knowledge of collective bargaining principles, practices and

contract administration; good knowledge of payroll and compensation administration principles and

practices; ability to conduct investigations and analyze complex personnel issues; ability to develop

and administer personnel policies and programs; ability to analyze organizational structures, staffing

needs and operational issues and make sound recommendations; ability to prepare comprehensive

reports and recommendations; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with elected officials, department heads, employees, employee organizations, governmental agencies and the public; ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality; ability to supervise subordinate staff.

The work is performed under the general supervision of the Town Supervisor or his/her designee.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher and six (6) years of progressively responsible* paid

management or executive level work experience in human resources, personnel

administration and/or labor relations, three (3) years of which must have been in a

supervisory capacity.

*Progressively responsible experience is defined as demonstrating a clear progression in the

level of responsibility, complexity of assignments, independent judgment, decision­ making

authority, accountability, or supervisory/administrative duties. Progression may occur within

a single position or across multiple positions and should reflect increasing professional

growth rather than merely additional years of experience.

• Prior public sector experience is preferred

Salary and Benefits:

Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the

following:

• An Annual Salary of $140,000 to $165,000 Commensurate with Experience

• 35 Hour work week

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time

• New York State Pension eligibility

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026