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Empire State Development

Human Resources Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) or Human Resources Specialist Trainee (

Empire State Development, Albany, New York, United States

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Human Resources Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) or Human Resources Specialist Trainee (NY HELPS) Location: Albany, NY

Salary: $56,655 – $83,286

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

Work Performed

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 other state agencies.

Other duties and projects assigned.

Occasional travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). Employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status after a future date.

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1: 4 years of experience performing and supervising HR activities such as staffing services, position classification and compensation, and employee services.

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2: 5 years of experience performing and supervising the same activities.

Human Resources Specialist 1: 6 years of experience performing and supervising the same activities.

Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years; a master’s degree may substitute for five years; and a doctorate may substitute for six years.

$56,655 (Trainee 1; SG-14)

$63,180 (Trainee 2; SG-16)

$67,119 (Full Performance/Journey Level SG-18)

Transfer Eligibility: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Reinstatement Eligibility: 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.

Salary Range $67,119 – $83,286

Equal Opportunity Statement New York State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require accommodation.

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