Human Resources Manager

Town of Ithaca; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Personal time

Health insurance

Life insurance

NYS Retirement pension

Free onsite parking

Job summary

The Town of Ithaca in Ithaca, NY, is seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee recruitment, onboarding, and compensation programs. This full-time, on-site role works with supervisors and staff to ensure compliant HR practices and a respectful workplace culture.

You will develop HR policies, manage records, and support leadership on training, performance management, and employee engagement, aligning HR activity with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of employment law and public sector HR policies.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS, MS Office, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to analyze HR data and prepare reports.
• Experience designing training or employee engagement initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA or related; SHRM-CP/PHR is a plus.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing recruitment and selection processes.
• Onboarding new employees and administering compensation, benefits, and leave programs.
• Advising supervisors and staff on HR policies and employment laws.
• Handling employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary procedures.
• Maintaining personnel records and updating HR policies.
• Supporting training and professional development.
• Preparing HR reports and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace culture.
• Collaborating with leadership to align HR strategies.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Performance management

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/related field

SHRM-CP/PHR certification a plus

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Recordkeeping

Job description

Company Description

The Town of Ithaca, located on the shores of beautiful Cayuga Lake in Tompkins County, New York, is home to more than 18,000 residents. It hosts Cornell University and Ithaca College, contributing to a vibrant academic and cultural atmosphere. The area offers an outstanding medical center, high-quality schools, and diverse cultural resources. Residents and employees enjoy a clean, scenic environment that supports a strong quality of life and community engagement.

Role Description

The Human Resources Manager is a full-time, on-site position located in Ithaca, NY, responsible for overseeing and coordinating HR functions for the Town of Ithaca. Day-to-day duties include managing recruitment and selection processes, onboarding new employees, and administering compensation, benefits, and leave programs. The role involves advising supervisors and staff on HR policies, employment laws, and performance management, as well as handling employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary procedures. The Human Resources Manager maintains personnel records, develops and updates HR policies, supports training and professional development initiatives, and collaborates with leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals. The position also requires preparing HR reports, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and contributing to a respectful, inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in core HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of employment law, labor regulations, and HR policies, preferably within public sector or municipal environments.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in HR information systems, recordkeeping, and general office software (e.g., MS Office, HRIS platforms).
• Ability to analyze HR data, prepare reports, and use sound judgment in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Experience designing or supporting training, organizational development, or employee engagement initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; relevant HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) are a plus.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and non-discriminatory practices, and to maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics.

Questions directed to: Judy Drake, Human Resources Manager(607) 273-1721x115 or via email:[e-mail]

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

Desired Start Date :January 4, 2027

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

Benefits: 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.Security of stable position with hours that allow for work life balance.