Location: Schenectady, NY
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Hometown Health Centers is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Human Resources to lead all HR functions and support our mission-driven organization. This role partners closely with executive leadership to drive workforce strategy, employee engagement, and organizational success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead talent acquisition and workforce planning
• Manage employee and labor relations, including union environments
• Oversee compensation, benefits, and performance management
• Ensure HR compliance and policy development
• Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives
• Supervise and mentor HR staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience
• 5+ years of HR management experience
• Experience in labor relations and unionized environments
• Strong background in employee relations, recruiting, compensation, compliance, and training
• HRIS experience required (UKG preferred)

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or community-based organizations

Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Additional Information:

• Occasional travel between locations may be required

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Mission-driven, community-focused work
• Collaborative and supportive environment

Apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter.

Hometown Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values workplace diversity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $101,000.00 - $143,084.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Labor Relations: 3 years (Preferred)
• Human resources management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Employment & labor law: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Schenectady, NY 12307 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Schenectady, NY 12307: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person