Human Resources Investigations and Employee Relations

The Rockland County Department of Personnel is seeking a candidate to perform work that primarily involves the investigation and resolution of employee complaints of work-related discrimination, sexual harassment, and other related workplace violations of Federal, New York State, and local civil rights laws, regulations, or policies. The work also involves the responsibility for creating, coordinating, organizing, and implementing training programs for Rockland County employees as they pertain to career development, management training, employee relations, and policies and procedures that ensure compliance with Federal, New York State, and local laws, regulations, and policies that govern employment practices in the areas of discrimination, sexual harassment, affirmative action, and equal employment. This work may also include the administration of other human resources functions including, but not limited to, employee relations, coordinating special projects, benefits, etc. Does related work as required.

Candidates must possess good knowledge of the principles and practices of sexual harassment prevention, diversity training, affirmative action, and equal employment opportunity; good knowledge of federal and state regulations in areas such as work-related discrimination, sexual harassment, and equal employment opportunity; good knowledge of Rockland County Employee Relations policies and rules (to be demonstrated during the probationary period); good knowledge of interviewing and investigative techniques and practices; good knowledge of coordinating training programs; good knowledge of business, management, and leadership principles; good knowledge of communicating effectively, both orally and in writing; proficiency in writing complex material/reports and understanding complex material; ability to establish and maintain cooperative and neutral relationships with others.

The work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-level administrator.

Minimum Qualifications:

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• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, or comparable curriculum and three (3) years of professional human resources experience, two (2) years of which must have included workplace investigations and reporting.
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• Additional years of professional experience in human resources, workplace investigations and reporting may be substituted for the college degree on a year-for-year basis.
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Salary and Benefits:

Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:

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• $84,593-$105,268/year (as of 9/23/2026)
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• 40-hour work week
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• Medical, Dental and Vision
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• Time off including vacation, personal, and holiday time
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• New York State Pension eligibility
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• Other benefits, including, but not limited to, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and other professional development training
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How to Apply:

Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County employment application, resume and cover letter to: rctraining@co.rockland.ny.us

Click here to access the online application.