Vice President, Human Resources

The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) is seeking a Vice President, Human Resources. Reporting into the COO/CFO, this position will be responsible in providing comprehensive and strategic HR leadership to the Association to include skills forecasting and recruitment of talent; organizational learning and development initiatives for staff at all levels; design and administration of total compensation including rewards and recognition; staff retention strategies; corporate compliance; and programming to support a myriad of key strategic imperatives.

We are looking for an actively engaged leader to work alongside our small HR team of 3. This is a hybrid position based in Rensselaer, NY and applicants must live within the Capital Region, NY and neighboring counties. This position is expected to start within the first quarter of 2027 . The expected annual salary for this position is between $162,500.00 and $170,000.00. Payrate offered will be based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities and in consideration of internal equity.

Key responsibilities include

HUMAN RESOURCES Formulates, recommends and executes policies to meet the human resource needs of the organization within the framework of the Association philosophy, including: sound total rewards policies and systems including compensation surveys, compensation analyses, executive compensation, variable pay structures administration of employee benefits programs Affirmative Action compliance with employment law at the national and state levels (including all states where HANYS staff reside) workplace policies.

Formulates, recommends and executes the development of employee relations programs to increase productivity, morale, and engagement, including: counsel, guidance, and follow-through on employee relations matters performance management, reward and recognition programming. Responsible for the overall direction and coordination of the human resource function, including: career development including the design of career ladders and employee development staff recruitment & selection performance management system.

Provides guidance on human resources matters to the executive team, including: assistance and counsel in the development of organizational structures and resources to meet changing organizational needs. Serves on various internal committees. BUILDING ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES : Leads the Building Health and Safety Team ensuring overall employee safety and wellness needs for staff are met.

Activities include safety drills, safety equipment (AED, quarterly PAD report), and related training for staff. Ensures the health and safety of staff are a priority. Oversees all building related activities, and coordinates with the landlord to ensure that the building is well-maintained. Intakes any staff concerns/complaints and coordinates the appropriate response with landlord and/or vendors to address the issues (for example: ensure the repair of damaged or broken items, or replacement).

Oversee the Copy Center, which provides printing/copying services to HANYS. Ensure onsite equipment is fully operational and well-maintained. Oversee department budget and ensure operations are performed within budget. Supervise the Copy & Office Supply Coordinator. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, Master's and/or SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred. Minimum of ten - fifteen years’ progressive human resources management experience required, with an emphasis on employee relations and HR compliance with state and federal regulations. A generalist background is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be substituted.

Thorough understanding of New York State employment law required. Thorough understanding and application of internal and external HR principles, concepts, practices and standards, in areas including benefits, compensation, employment law, recruitment/staffing, performance management, and career development. Experience with both for-profit and nonprofit organizations is preferred.

Experience with variable compensation plans and practices. Excellent project management and strategic management skills, including successful leadership of projects from planning phase through completion. Excellent leadership skills including superb communication, delivery of results, consultative skills, partnership skills and team building to ensure staff and management effectiveness and development.

Demonstrated success in mentoring, communication, presentation, judgment, facilitation, mediation, and influencing skills with the ability to adapt style to all levels of management and employees. MS Office Suite, HRIS/payroll systems knowledge expected. Ability to analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources to identify operational and strategic areas of organizational improvement.

Experience with managing building related matters, including health and safety and landlord management is beneficial. Ability to be flexible and work with a highly engaged and satisfied workforce is ideal.