Human Resource Specialist

SCCC REFERENCE #: 26-02

DATE: January 9, 2026

TITLE: Human Resource Specialist

CAMPUS: College

START DATE: ASAP

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full Time

RANK: Faculty

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Suffolk County Community College is the largest community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolling more than 26,000 students at its three campuses in Selden, Brentwood, and Riverhead, as well as its Culinary Arts Center in Riverhead. Established in 1959, the college offers a wide array of transfer-oriented associate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences; business; communications and the arts; computing and cybersecurity; health sciences; and many other areas. Career-facing degrees and certificates are offered in allied health professions, automotive technology, culinary and baking, manufacturing, and many other areas. The college provides high school concurrent enrollment opportunities to thousands of students each year through both Suffolk's Beacon program and through on-campus early college classes. Designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic Serving Institution, Suffolk enrolls thousands of students in English Language Learning courses, and also serves more service veterans and military-connected students than any other college in the SUNY system.

The Office of Human Resources is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Human Resources Specialist to join our team in the Central Office of Human Resources on the Ammerman Campus in Selden, NY. The Human Resources Specialist supports the daily and strategic functions of the Office of Human Resources with a primary focus on one or more professional areas, including but not limited to: recruitment and employment to support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, leave processing, and compliance tracking. In addition, this position will manage the HR Banner system by providing technical support related to data integrity, reporting, and analytics on employment-related information. Working closely with all members of the HR team, this position supports the department operational goals and the overall mission of the college.

Reporting to the Vice President for Human Resources, the Specialist serves as a data and compliance expert while providing customer service excellence, clear communication, analytical insight, and effective collaboration across the college. This is a Unit III position covered under the Faculty Association of Suffolk County Community College collective bargaining agreement with the college.

Key responsibilities include:

• Use HR systems knowledge and experience to maintain accurate and compliant employee information.

• Create and develop reports; collaborate with IT to translate business needs into user, functional, and system requirements within the Banner HR module.

• Manage and ensure the data integrity of employee classifications, salary tables, and personnel transactions within the college's HRIS system (Banner) in accordance with college policy and collective bargaining agreements.

• Serve as an HR partner to provide timely and professional support to supervisors and managers regarding employment actions, reappointments, and data requests.

• Work with the Vice President for Human Resources to generate and analyze HR metrics and dashboards (e.g., turnover, headcount, time-to-fill, compensation trends, and leave data) and share with leadership.

• Maintain and manage the college's Applicant Tracking System (NEOED), ensuring accurate job postings, applicant data, recruitment workflows, and reporting capabilities.

• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex or sensitive matters to appropriate HR staff as needed.

• Provide a high level of customer service by utilizing resources to research, interpret, and communicate accurate HR information.

• Leads the college's recruitment processes and position requests to support workforce planning and recruitment efforts.

• Conduct exit interviews, compile HR metrics, and provide analytical summaries for leadership decision-making.

• Oversee and maintain employment records and personnel files in accordance with college policy and record retention requirements.

• Perform professional tasks related to the execution of HR programs, including classification, compensation, benefits, and performance management.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support HR operations, compliance, and the mission of the college.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following skills:

• Proficiency with HRIS systems (preferably Banner) and data reporting tools.

• Strong analytical and research skills with proven ability to interpret data and prepare reports.

• Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and collective bargaining principles.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the institution.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, confidentiality, and professionalism.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while handling multiple tasks.

• Ability to gather and analyze data and generate reports.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, time management skills, research, and organizational skills.

• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to faculty and staff in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and empathy with each unique situation.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact at all levels of the organization with diplomacy and professionalism including written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work independently with minimal direction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Master's degree in Human Resources or related field.

• Five (5) years of full-time, progressively responsible professional experience in human resources, including demonstrated proficiency managing an HRIS system, with strong analytical skills in reporting data and presenting HR metrics.

• Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and collective bargaining principles.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the institution.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Preferred

• HR professional certification/PHR/SPHR.

• HR experience in a higher education or public sector setting.

• HR experience in higher education and Banner HRIS.

• Experience with NEOED or similar applicant tracking systems.

• Previous experience within a unionized environment in a complex organization.

• Demonstrated success managing or improving HR processes and projects.

HIRING SALARY:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, generous vacation days, deferred compensation plans and a defined benefit (pension) plan.

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE:

Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination polices:

Civil Rights Compliance Officers

Christina Vargas

Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

[email protected]

(631) 451-4950

or

Dionne Walker-Belgrave

Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

[email protected]

(631) 451-4051

In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling (631) 451-4242 or dialing 311 from any College phone.

Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College's education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) - Enforcement Office

U.S. Department of Education

32 Old Slip, 26th Floor

New York, NY 10005-2500

Telephone: (646) 428-3800

Fax: (646) 428-3843

TDD: (877) 521-2172

Email: [email protected]

Also see:

Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to:

NYS Division of Human Rights

Long Island (Suffolk)

New York State Office Building

250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Telephone: (631) 952-6434

TDD: (718) 741-8300

Email: [email protected]

Also see:

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

New York District Office

33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor

New York, NY 10004

Telephone: (800) 669-4000

Fax: (212) 336-3790

TTY: (800) 669-6820

ASL Video Phone: (844) 234-5122

Also see:

Suffolk County Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities, including career and technical education opportunities.

A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the College is available and may be obtained on our website at: or by calling the Office of Admissions at 631-451-4000 to request a mailing.