Personnel Department – Town/Village of Harrison

Debra Scocchera – Personnel Manager for the Town/Village of Harrison

Phone: 914-670-3087
Fax:     914-835-2013
Email:  dscocchera@harrison-ny.gov

In “2006” the position of “Personnel Manager” was created by the Town Board. The purpose of implementing this position was not only for the benefit of the active personnel of the Town, but also to aid the Retirees. With ever-changing Federal and State mandates, it is important for our “Senior” population to know that there is someone here at the Town House that can help them with their Medicare claims and benefit questions, etc. In addition to assisting the “Retiree population”, the Personnel Manager also manages day to day personnel/benefits related functions as follows:

Establishes and maintains employee personnel and benefits records and files. Ensures Federal and State compliance.

Receives applications, resumes, pre-screens applications for appointment, conducts preliminary interview. Monitors position vacancies, verifies openings through municipal budget and Westchester County Department of Human Resources.

Works with Westchester County Dept. of Human Resources in all matters involving Civil Service Law, regulations, procedures and paperwork pertaining to proper personnel practice.

Works closely with designated Labor Unions in regard to employee policy and procedure. Implements accordingly.

Responsible for the administration of employee/retiree benefits programs and Workers Compensation benefits according to contractual agreements and Federal/State regulations.

The Personnel Manager works closely with departmental management in ensuring proper personnel practice and documentation is maintained at all times.