Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Town of Ithaca is recruiting for an experienced and motivated Human Resources Manager. A full-time confidential managerial position responsible for developing, implementing, managing and objectively administering the human resources, labor relations, commercial liability insurance and related activities for the Town of Ithaca. The incumbent administers human resources policies, employee benefit programs, recruitment and orientation activities, labor and employee relations, maintains and prepares a variety of records and reports and administers the Town’s commercial insurance and risk management program. As the Town of Ithaca is the Employer of Record for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (SCLIWC) and the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (HC), the incumbent is the liaison to both and coordinates all human resources activities. The work is performed under the administrative direction of the Town Supervisor with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out details of the work. Supervision is exercised over payroll/human resources support staff. Attendance at Town Board and other meetings is required. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.

Town of Ithaca strongly values a diverse and inclusive workforce. Town Board, Management and staff are committed to equity and inclusion and encourage those with similar values to apply.

To apply, email cover letter and resume to jdrake@townithacany.gov

AND required online application at

https://www.tompkinscivilservice.org/civilservice/apply/9845

Filing deadline: October 7, 2026: Desired start date: January 4, 2027

Salary Hiring Rate: $109,699 -2027 hire rate based on 40 hour per week schedule

Office Location: Town Hall, 215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY

Benefits: Security of stable position with hours that allow for work life balance. Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick and Personal time, Health and Life Insurance, NYS Retirement pension, free onsite parking. Optional programs: Dental and AFLAC insurance and Retirement 457b and Roth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:

(a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a master’s degree in human resources, industrial and labor relations, public or business administration or a closely related field AND two years of professional human resources experience, with two years of supervisory experience; OR

(b) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, industrial and labor relations, public or business administration or a closely related field AND four years of professional human resources experience, with two years of supervisory experience; OR

(c) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an associate’s degree in human resources, industrial and labor relations, public or business administration or a closely related field AND six years of professional human resources experience, with two years of supervisory experience; OR

(d) Any equivalent combination of experience and training as outlined in (a) , (b) and (c) above.

Special Requirements:

Notary Public License is required within 12 months of appointment.

Certification by Human Resources Certification Institute or Society For Human Resources Management (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP) is desirable within 24 months of appointment.

Full job announcement available at https://townithacany.gov/hr/

Questions directed to: Judy Drake, Human Resources Manager (607) 273-1721x115 or via email: jdrake@townithacany.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $109,699.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $109,699