Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources Category: Administrative and Professional Staff Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: Human Resources Locations: Morrisville, NY Posted: May 27, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Position ID: 200886 Share About SUNY Morrisville: SUNY Morrisville, a college that leverages the expansive resources of the State University of New York, is a model of innovative applied education. Located in the center of New York State, the college offers students hands-on, experiential learning in modern classrooms and specialized facilities, many of which are rare or one-of-a-kind in higher education. Morrisville's 3,000 students - who come from diverse backgrounds across the state and around the world - choose from more than 50 associate and bachelor degree programs that embrace agriculture, technology, business, social sciences, including Psychology, Criminal Justice, and the liberal arts. An internship program that prepares students for success in the 21st-century workplace ranks among the top ten in the nation. At Morrisville, motivated students work alongside talented faculty members - many with field experience - to imagine, build, and test practical, sustainable solutions to some of the fundamental questions confronting a shrinking world with diminishing resources. The Morrisville campus is 30 miles southeast of Syracuse and 30 miles southwest of Utica; it is a half-hour drive from the New York State Thruway with easy access to Albany (two hours), Rochester (two hours), Buffalo (three hours) and New York City (four hours). The Norwich Campus of SUNY Morrisville has been serving the Norwich community and the surrounding areas for more than 46 years, offering students associate degree options such as Criminal Justice, Computer Information Technology, and Nursing. The campus is also used by businesses, not-for-profits and community partners for training, events and videoconferencing. The Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), administered by SUNY Morrisville, provides the urban community of Syracuse with innovative academic programs leading to higher education as well as vocational training programs leading to gainful employment and economic self-sufficiency. Recognizing the importance of diversity in assuring the success of students and graduates in an increasingly global environment, SUNY Morrisville is committed to equity and inclusion in all aspects of hiring and employment. Job Description: Director of Human Resources for the College and the Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center. Overseeing a staff that includes recruitment, benefits, and payroll, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring high quality & timely service is delivered to faculty, students and staff that meet the needs and support the college's strategic goals. The Director of Human Resource ensures the college complies with all labor agreement, SUNY rules and state & federal laws Specific Duties & Responsibilities: Provides leadership for administration and department leaders on the development of campus-wide policies and procedures relating to employment practices as well as diversity and inclusion initiatives. Works with College administration to develop procedures to support the College's organizational strategic planning goals, including programs for ongoing professional development of faculty and staff. Works closely with department and division heads to ensure appropriate staffing for functional areas and appropriate classification and compensation within the specifications of collective bargaining agreements. Maintains supervisory responsibility for Human Resources employees. Functional areas of responsibility include: Employee relations, recruitment and retention, classification and compensation, employee benefits, payroll, performance evaluation systems, workers compensation and leave programs, reasonable accommodations under the ADA, facilitation of immigration processes for employees, and training programs and employee development. Responsibility for the administration of four separate Collective Bargaining Agreements and serving as primary contact for labor relations. Oversees development and implementation of annual mandatory trainings. Oversee faculty, staff students and college work study payroll. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Provides confidential advice for faculty, staff and students. Maintains employee records and reports. Participates in SUNY HR meetings and represents Human Resources in meetings. Perform other duties and required or directed. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree required, master's degree preferred. At least five years working in Human Resources in progressively more responsible roles. Experience in employee relations, unionized environment preferred. Excellent & responsive communication skills and strong organizational skills required. Additional Information: SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups. AA/EEO/ADA Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at ... or via email at ... Application Instructions: Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application as soon as possible, to assure optimal consideration. Application Procedure: Applicants must submit all required materials directly through the online job application posting. Application Materials: Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission). 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