Director of Human Resources
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry, Syracuse, New York, us, 13235
Job Description:
Budget Title:
Personnel Director
Campus Title : Director of Human Resources
Unit:
Human Resources
Professional Rank and Salary : Management/Confidential $120,000 - $130,000 DOQ
Location:
Syracuse
Description of Duties:
SUNY ESF invites applications for the position of Director of Human Resources. The position serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer of the College and strategic partner to campus leadership. The Director provides leadership in the administration and development of campus-wide policies and procedures relating to human resource functions that provide a high level of customer service to the campus community. The Director contributes to the College's strategic planning goals including programs for ongoing improvement of faculty and staff. Functional areas under the Director's responsibility include employee relations, training and development, recruitment and employment, classification and compensation, payroll and employee benefits, performance management systems, data management, workers compensation and leave programs, ADA, New York State Ethics, and Immigration for employees. The College has approximately 500 State; and 150 State Graduate Assistants.
The Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations, SUNY, and New York State Civil Service policies and procedures. This role involves administration of union contracts and serves as President's designee for investigations, grievances, disciplines, and settlements and facilitates labor/management meetings and relations. The Director develops and coaches Department/Unit Heads and Supervisors to resolve employee issues. The Director works closely with College Counsel regarding legal issues related to employment. Additionally, the Director partners with the College's Chief Diversity Officer and Affirmative Action Officer on EEO/AA and Title IX issues and serves as the College's Title IX Coordinator.
Requirements:
Requirements Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution Seven years of progressively responsible human resources administration experience Experience in interpreting and implementing the provisions in union contracts Excellent written and oral communication skills Proven record of successful interactions with a variety of constituents Preferred Requirements:
Master's degree from an accredited institution SUNY State-operated experience in Human Resources Higher education experience Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SPHR (senior) certification
Additional Information:
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY-ESF; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY-ESF University Police at 315-470-6667 or by accessing the following web site: https://www.esf.edu/safety/annual-security-reports.php
Additional Information: 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 (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
SUNY ESF is a Smoke and Tobacco Free campus and is dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment for the entire campus. For more information you can visit our Tobacco and Smoke Free Policy at https://www.esf.edu/employees/policies/policy-smoking.php
SUNY-ESF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Instructions:
Application Procedure:
Application materials are required to be submitted on-line at http://www.esf.edu/hr/. Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission).
Application Deadline:
To ensure optimal consideration, all application materials must be received by
February 22, 2026
although this position will remain open until filled.
Budget Title:
Personnel Director
Campus Title : Director of Human Resources
Unit:
Human Resources
Professional Rank and Salary : Management/Confidential $120,000 - $130,000 DOQ
Location:
Syracuse
Description of Duties:
SUNY ESF invites applications for the position of Director of Human Resources. The position serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer of the College and strategic partner to campus leadership. The Director provides leadership in the administration and development of campus-wide policies and procedures relating to human resource functions that provide a high level of customer service to the campus community. The Director contributes to the College's strategic planning goals including programs for ongoing improvement of faculty and staff. Functional areas under the Director's responsibility include employee relations, training and development, recruitment and employment, classification and compensation, payroll and employee benefits, performance management systems, data management, workers compensation and leave programs, ADA, New York State Ethics, and Immigration for employees. The College has approximately 500 State; and 150 State Graduate Assistants.
The Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations, SUNY, and New York State Civil Service policies and procedures. This role involves administration of union contracts and serves as President's designee for investigations, grievances, disciplines, and settlements and facilitates labor/management meetings and relations. The Director develops and coaches Department/Unit Heads and Supervisors to resolve employee issues. The Director works closely with College Counsel regarding legal issues related to employment. Additionally, the Director partners with the College's Chief Diversity Officer and Affirmative Action Officer on EEO/AA and Title IX issues and serves as the College's Title IX Coordinator.
Requirements:
Requirements Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution Seven years of progressively responsible human resources administration experience Experience in interpreting and implementing the provisions in union contracts Excellent written and oral communication skills Proven record of successful interactions with a variety of constituents Preferred Requirements:
Master's degree from an accredited institution SUNY State-operated experience in Human Resources Higher education experience Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SPHR (senior) certification
Additional Information:
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY-ESF; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY-ESF University Police at 315-470-6667 or by accessing the following web site: https://www.esf.edu/safety/annual-security-reports.php
Additional Information: 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 (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
SUNY ESF is a Smoke and Tobacco Free campus and is dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment for the entire campus. For more information you can visit our Tobacco and Smoke Free Policy at https://www.esf.edu/employees/policies/policy-smoking.php
SUNY-ESF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Instructions:
Application Procedure:
Application materials are required to be submitted on-line at http://www.esf.edu/hr/. Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission).
Application Deadline:
To ensure optimal consideration, all application materials must be received by
February 22, 2026
although this position will remain open until filled.