Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/17/26
Applications Due: 05/01/26
Vacancy ID: 214299
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleAssociate Director Human Resources (ADHR) 4 (03247)
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Salary Grade664
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address Division of Administration / Human Resources Management Group
Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12237
Job Specifics
Duties Description The Associate Director Human Resources 4 (ADHR4) serves as the Director of the Bureau of Personnel Management. The ADHR4 leads a large team of professionals responsible for all aspects of agency-wide personnel including classification of positions; examination planning and administration; recruitment; staffing; performance management; succession planning; payroll processing; maintenance of employee records; time records administration; guidance and assistance to program managers, supervisors and employees. The ADHR4 responds to executive correspondence, audits, FOIL requests, a broad range of requests for information/guidance, and liaises with associated internal and external stakeholders. The ADHR4 represents the Department on internal and cross-agency workgroups to provide and advocate for the human resources perspective, ensuring consistency with all associated laws, rules, regulations and union collective bargaining agreements.
Minimum Qualifications Transfer Candidates: Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a G-29/M-3 or higher in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.
Provisional Qualifications: one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service as an Associate Director Human Resources 2, or Associate Director Human Resources 3.
Non-Competitive Promotion: If three or fewer New York State Department of Health promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. Employees must have one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service as an Associate Director Human Resources 3. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience delivering responsive and effective services via management of a diverse portfolio of personnel functions, ensuring the functions adapt and scale effectively in an environment of evolving agency and program needs; extensive experience communicating with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders; excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven track record of effective leadership and fostering a collaborative, diverse and supportive work environment; demonstrated ability to effectively balance multiple priorities and successfully direct significant deadline-driven priorities; demonstrated experience with integrating a broad range of workforce functions, incorporating innovative solutions, into a cohesive organization that supports the Department’s mission.
Additional Comments This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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How to Apply
Name Human Resources Management Group
Telephone 518-473-3394
Fax N/A
Email Address Karen.McCarroll@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2202
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to Karen.McCarroll@health.ny.gov, with Reference ADHR4 included in the subject line, or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, ADHR4, Rm 2202, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
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