Debra Antonelli, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

President & Human Resource Consultant

"Over the years, I have recognized the value human resources offered to organizations to aid in efficient business growth.  Delark HR Solutions is my opportunity to share these experiences and proven delivery with other businesses." 

Debra Antonelli is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources with over 23 years of human resource management experience.  Debra’s human resource management and generalist areas of expertise include strategic planning, employee relations, compensation analysis and benchmarking, training and development, legal compliance, job analysis and design, employee handbook design and updates, performance management, employee benefits, workplace investigations, job description development, position classifications, policy and procedures, recruitment and employment equity programs.  Debra is a passionate HR practitioner and proven community HR leader involved in leadership and volunteer roles within local HR and recruiting associations for over 14 years.  Her previous work experience includes roles as Human Resource Consultant, Director of Human Resources and Operations, and Human Resource Manager.  Debra's industry experience includes technology, not-for-profit, insurance, education, healthcare, and manufacturing within small and mid-sized organizations.

Debra's roles have often required a start-up component including the reinvention of an existing department, the development of new business segments, and the launch of a new company.  In 2003, Debra worked with several local technology executives to create Universal Technologies, a leading IT consulting company focused on network integration and security practices.  Debra was responsible for all operations and human resources and was an integral part of spearheading the growth of this multi-million dollar, 40 employee company over a 4 year period.  In 2002, Debra started an HR Consulting practice at Cool Insuring Agency, which ignited competitive value-added services within the brokerage market.  

Debra has held many board and volunteer roles including Board Director and President of the Capital Region Human Resource Association and President of the Capital Region Recruiters’ Network.  Debra is currently a Board Director for the Women's Employment & Resource Center. She is also an active member of the Society of Human Resource Management, WorldatWork, and other local non-profit organizations. 

Debra has been invited as a guest speaker at the Albany Association of Legal Administrators, Mid-Hudson SHRM, Capital Region HR Association, RF for SUNY Symposium, SUHRA Conference, UNYAN Educational Conference, JSEC, Colonie Chamber of Commerce, American Society of Training & Development panelist, Capital District Women's Employment and Resource Center (WERC), Adirondack HR Association, American Payroll Association, and others.