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New York State Office of Mental Health

Human Resources Specialist 1/Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1/Human Resource

New York State Office of Mental Health, Syracuse, New York, United States

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Human Resources Specialist 1 / Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 / Human Resources Trainee 2 (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, P26046 Join the New York State Office of Mental Health in recruiting a Human Resources Specialist 1 to perform a variety of Human Resources functions including recruitment, employee benefits, health and safety, and labor relations. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

Base Pay Range $56,655–$83,286

Responsibilities

Preparing employment transactions in accordance with Civil Service Law

Reviewing and preparing requests for new positions, reclassifications, and increases in minimum hiring rates

Developing recruitment strategies

Corresponding with potential applicants about job opportunities

Counseling employees as needed

Overseeing the administration of time and attendance rules

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Human Resources Specialist 1 if they have six (6) years of experience performing and supervising various human resources activities such as staffing services, position classification and compensation, and employee services (benefit, health and safety, counseling, recognition). An associate’s degree can substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree can substitute for four (4) years; a master’s degree can substitute for five (5) years; a doctorate for six (6) years.

For a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1: four (4) years of experience with the same activities, with the same substitution options. To advance to the full performance level, the trainee must complete a two‑year traineeship.

For a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2: five (5) years of experience; must complete a one‑year traineeship to advance.

Competitive class appointment: applicable to candidates on PCO or PATT eligible lists or with one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/55‑c service.

Benefits

NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance

Access to tuition assistance programs

Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth

Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave

NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

Salary Range Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (SG‑14): $56,655 Human Resources Trainee 2 (SG‑16): $63,180 Human Resources Specialist 1 (SG‑18): $67,119 – $83,286

Seniority Level Internship

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Human Resources

Industries Government Administration

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