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Training Director- Syracuse / East Syracuse, NY

Position Overview

CR Fletcher is seeking a Training Director to lead all training, apprenticeship, and workforce development initiatives for a labor union locally with outstanding benefits! This role is responsible for developing a highly skilled, safety-focused workforce that supports construction projects.

The Training Director ensures all programs meet LIUNA Training & Education Fund standards, align with OSHA-based safety practices, and uphold the Local’s reputation for producing reliable, job-ready Laborers.

Key Responsibilities

Training Program Leadership

• Lead and expand training for Construction, Highway, and Building Laborers.
• Deliver programs aligned with contractor demand, including environmental remediation, pipeline work, concrete/road construction, asbestos abatement, and hazardous materials.
• Ensure all training meets LIUNA national standards and emphasizes safety, hazard awareness, and modern construction practices.
• Oversee curriculum delivered at the Training Fund facility in East Syracuse.

Industry & Community Partnerships

• Serve as liaison with contractors, the Construction Employers Association of CNY, and workforce partners.
• Align training schedules with workforce demand, including large-scale regional projects (e.g., I-81 and Micron-related growth).

Operations & Compliance

• Oversee daily operations of the training facility, including scheduling, equipment, and program delivery.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state apprenticeship regulations and LIUNA standards.
• Maintain accurate training, certification, and OSHA records.

Member Development

• Provide upgrade and specialty training for journey workers (e.g., asbestos, HazMat, pipeline, environmental).
• Support career advancement and ensure members remain among the safest and most skilled in the region.

Core Training Areas

Instruction may include:

• OSHA Construction Safety & Health
• Fall Protection, Trenching & Excavation Safety
• First Aid & CPR
• Scaffold, Lift, and Equipment Safety
• Construction Math & Plan Reading
• Hazard Communication (GHS), PPE, and Respiratory Protection
• Harassment-Free Workplace Training

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience teaching in construction, workforce training, or apprenticeship program management
• Knowledge of building/highway construction or environmental/hazardous work
• Familiarity with apprenticeship standards and safety regulations
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Working Conditions

• Combination of classroom, field, and industrial training environments
• Occasional evening or weekend work based on training schedules

Summary

This role is critical to preparing a skilled workforce ready to meet the demands of major construction projects across Central New York. The Training Director plays a key leadership role in advancing safety, opportunity, and career growth for members while supporting the region’s expanding infrastructure and construction needs.

Salary range: $60,000-$90,000

Check out this Training Director job: https://www.crfletcher.com/wp-content/plugins/bullhorn-oscp/#/jobs/8477

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SR. HR Generalist- Rome, NY

CR Fletcher is currently recruiting for a SR HR Generalist to work closely with the Director of Employee Engagement to help with training, onboarding, employee orientation, benefits, and serve as a point of contact for employee issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Employee Handbook, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and lead annual benefits audits.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and training programs while managing exit interviews and employee relations.
• Manage benefits administration, and HRIS systems to ensure data accuracy.
• Track HR metrics (turnover, retention, trends) and collaborate on succession planning and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of KPI’s and analytics

Pay is $80k-$88k plus quarterly bonus

Check out this Sr Human Resources Generalist job: https://www.crfletcher.com/wp-content/plugins/bullhorn-oscp/#/jobs/8551

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