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, implementationand management of the Town's human resources and personnel functions. The position providesleadership and direction in the administration of recruitment and talent acquisition, employee andlabor relations, benefits administration, training and development, personnel policies and procedures, workers' compensation and compliance with applicable local, Federal and State employment lawsand regulations. The Director serves as a key advisor to the Town Supervisor and collaborates withdepartment heads and elected officials to ensure effective workforce planning and personneladministration throughout the organization. The position requires a considerable level of independentjudgment and decision-making responsibility. Supervision is exercised over professional, technicaland clerical staff. Does related work as required. The candidate should possess thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of human resourcesand personnel administration; thorough knowledge of employee and labor relations principles andpractices; thorough knowledge of applicable Federal and State employment laws, rules andregulations 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 relatedemployment laws and regulations; good knowledge of Civil Service Law, Rules and personnelprocedures applicable to local government employment; thorough knowledge of employee benefitsadministration, retirement systems and workers' compensation programs; thorough knowledge ofrecruitment, talent acquisition, employee development and workforce planning principles; thoroughknowledge of administrative principles and practices including budgeting, organizationalmanagement and supervision; good knowledge of collective bargaining principles, practices andcontract administration; good knowledge of payroll and compensation administration principles andpractices; ability to conduct investigations and analyze complex personnel issues; ability to developand administer personnel policies and programs; ability to analyze organizational structures, staffingneeds and operational issues and make sound recommendations; ability to prepare comprehensivereports 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* paidmanagement or executive level work experience in human resources, personneladministration and/or labor relations, three (3) years of which must have been in asupervisory capacity.*Progressively responsible experience is defined as demonstrating a clear progression in thelevel of responsibility, complexity of assignments, independent judgment, decision makingauthority, accountability, or supervisory/administrative duties. Progression may occur withina single position or across multiple positions and should reflect increasing professionalgrowth 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 thefollowing:
- 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
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County employment application withresume, cover letter and references to Deputy Supervisor Al Moroni at Click below to access the online application.https://www.rocklandcountyny.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/3482/638803140350470000Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
