Human Resources Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Empire State•Albany, NY

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a Human Resources Specialist 2, the incumbent of this position will act as a Human Resources generalist and provide a variety of services to department management and staff.

Requirements

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates must have four years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition.
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2: Candidates must have five years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition.
Human Resources Specialist 1: Candidates must have six years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition.
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete their traineeship in order to advance to the journey-level title and salary.
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.

Responsibilities

Oversee the performance program/evaluation cycle process for agency staff. Monitor due dates and work directly with managers to fulfill negotiated agreement requirements.
Oversee the probationary period and traineeship evaluation process for appropriate agency staff.
Provide technical assistance and guidance to program managers as it relates to employee evaluation processes.
Work closely with program managers and staff to effectively carry out HR initiatives and negotiated agreement requirements.
Review, analyze and respond to program requests.
Prepare correspondence for appointments, probationary periods, trainee advances, etc.
Interpret and apply negotiated agreements in the resolution of workplace challenges
Proficiently access and navigate various HR systems including LATS, NYSTEP, HCM, and PayServ. Generate internal reports, as required.
Serve as a liaison with the BSC Personnel, Payroll, Time & Attendance, and Benefits Units, as well as Civil Service Staffing Representatives, and various other state agencies and other state entities.
Other duties and projects assigned.
Occasional travel may be required.