We are pleased to provide information about the programs and services we offer to County employees and the general public. The Department of Human Resources comprises three divisions: Personnel Services, Affirmative Action and Employee Relations.

The Division of Personnel Services administers payroll, employee benefits, Workers' Compensation, health and safety, retirement, staff development and training functions.

The Division of Affirmative Action is responsible for directing the provisions of all federal, state and local employment discrimination laws and statues, including the Equal Opportunity Law, the County of Albany and New York State Human Rights Laws, the Civil Rights Act, including but not limited to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the County Sexual Harassment policy.

The Division of Employee Relations is responsible for negotiations and administration of all collective bargaining agreements, as well as union, non-union employee grievances and arbitration cases.

We have dedicated and professional staff available to respond to your needs. We encourage you to browse our web site to obtain more information about programs and services or contact our office at (518) 447-5510.

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The Albany County Department of Civil Service administers exams for all positions within Albany County government, as well as local jurisdictions.

To learn more about the exam process please visit our Civil Service webpage.

For a summary of the robust benefit packages available to prospective new hires, please check out these flyers:

• 2025 Union Employee Benefits Summary
• 2025 Non-union Employee Benefits Summary
• 2025 Additional Employee Benefits Summary

Please note: These flyers contain information meant for estimate purposes only and different rules may apply.

Albany County is a participating E-Verify employer.

• E-Verify Information Poster (English and Spanish)
• Immigrant and Employee Rights: Right to Work Information Poster (English and Spanish)