Description

The Director of Human Resources exercises the powers and duties of a Personnel Officer as provided for in the New York State Civil Service Law;

 Responsibilities of the Director of Human Resources/Personnel Officer fall within the areas of Civil Service administration, labor relations, benefits administration, and responsibility for the operations of the Livingston County Human Resources Department. 

 Work is performed in the office and in the field. The individual works under the direction of the County Administrator and exercises supervision over the staff of the Livingston County Human Resources Department. The individual performs the typical work activities set forth below and performs other related duties as assigned.

 TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Administers the provisions of the New York State Civil Service Law and Civil Service Rules for Livingston County, as well as all municipalities, school districts, public libraries, and special districts within Livingston County;

Prepares and administers rules for County officers and employees subject to the approval of the County Administrator and as otherwise provided by law;

Assists the County Administrator with collective bargaining negotiations, as well as analyzing, responding to, and resolving grievances under existing collective bargaining agreements;

Administrates and coordinates all benefits programs and plans for current County employees and eligible retired County employees, as appropriate;

Assists department heads with handling and resolving employee complaints and grievances under existing collective bargaining agreements, and other personnel related matters including but not limited to employee performance issues and corrective action;

Conducts employment investigations regarding discrimination and harassment complaints and other employment matters as directed by the County Administrator or the Board of Supervisors;

Provides certification for payrolls in compliance with federal and state law, rules, and regulations;

Oversees the County’s unemployment program, including but not limited to ensuring timely and appropriate responses to unemployment claims and assisting with unemployment appeals;

FULL JOB SPECIFICATION CAN BE FOUND HERE:
https://www.livingstoncountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22720/PERSONNEL-OFFICER-1-5-2026

RECRUITMENT BROCHURE CAN BE FOUND HERE:
https://www.livingstoncountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22738/Director-of-HR-Recruitment-Brochure---LivCo-Final

Requirements

FULL JOB SPECIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS CAN BE FOUND HERE:
www.livingstoncountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22720/PERSONNEL-OFFICER-1-5-2026

RECRUITMENT BROCHURE CAN BE FOUND HERE:
https://www.livingstoncountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22738/Director-of-HR-Recruitment-Brochure---LivCo-Final