Vice President, Human Resources

Healthcare Association of New York State • Rensselaer, NY

9d • $162,500 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, Human Resources provides comprehensive, strategic HR leadership to the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), working alongside a three-person HR team. Reporting to the COO/CFO, the role leads talent forecasting and recruitment, learning and development, total compensation and recognition, retention strategies, corporate compliance, and programming aligned with organizational priorities. The position also advises the executive team on organizational structures and resources and serves on internal committees.

The role oversees building-related activities, including employee health and safety, coordination with the landlord and vendors, and the Copy Center. It manages the related department budget and supervises the Copy & Office Supply Coordinator. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a hybrid position based in Rensselaer, New York. Applicants must live within the Capital Region, NY, and neighboring counties. The position is expected to start within the first quarter of 2027. The expected annual salary is $162,500 to $170,000, with the offered rate based on relevant qualifications and internal equity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job may be substituted.
• Ten to fifteen years of progressive human resources management experience required, with emphasis on employee relations and HR compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Thorough understanding of New York State employment law required.
• Thorough understanding and application of HR principles, concepts, practices, and standards in benefits, compensation, employment law, recruitment and staffing, performance management, and career development.
• Experience with variable compensation plans and practices.
• Excellent project management and strategic management skills, including leading projects from planning through completion.
• Excellent leadership, communication, results delivery, consultation, partnership, and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated mentoring, communication, presentation, judgment, facilitation, mediation, and influencing skills, with ability to adapt style to different levels of management and employees.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite and HRIS/payroll systems expected.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources to identify operational and strategic opportunities for organizational improvement.
• Must live within the Capital Region, NY, and neighboring counties.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree and/or SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Generalist HR background.
• Experience with both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
• Experience managing building-related matters, including health and safety and landlord management.
• Flexibility and ability to work with a highly engaged and satisfied workforce.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, recommend, and execute HR policies and systems, including compensation surveys and analyses, executive compensation, variable pay administration, employee benefits, affirmative action, employment-law compliance, and workplace policies.
• Develop and execute employee relations programs to support productivity, morale, and engagement; provide counsel and follow-through on employee relations matters and oversee performance management, rewards, and recognition.
• Direct and coordinate HR functions, including career development, career ladders, employee development, staff recruitment and selection, and performance management systems.
• Advise the executive team on HR matters, including organizational structures and resources needed to address changing organizational needs.
• Serve on internal committees.
• Lead the Building Health and Safety Team and ensure employee safety and wellness needs are addressed, including safety drills, safety equipment, quarterly PAD reports, and staff training.
• Oversee building-related activities and coordinate with the landlord to maintain the building; intake staff concerns and coordinate appropriate responses with the landlord or vendors.
• Oversee the Copy Center, ensuring onsite equipment is operational and maintained.
• Oversee the department budget and ensure operations remain within budget.
• Supervise the Copy & Office Supply Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive