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Human Resources Specialist

Under the direction of a Human Resources Specialist 2, the Human Resources Specialist 1 will provide a full range of human resources services related to Staffing, Recruitment and Performance Management. Primary Job Duties: Conferring with various parties to ensure timely processing of personnel transactions; Provide cross training and support within the units as the workload changes; Involvement in orientation of newly hired employees; Participation/completion of trainings, as required; Posting and filling of assigned titles/positions; Monitoring and processing probations and traineeships; Conducting job audits; Participation in onboarding of new employees; Follow-up with potential candidates, verify eligibility requirements are met; Administration of CS tests and submission of documentation, as needed; Respond to e-mail and phone inquiries; Provide assistance reviewing E-file records, as needed; Participation on assigned committees(s); Track and manage yearly evaluations; Assist supervisors with questions, concerns and providing guidance on probation and yearly evaluations; Travel to and participate in job fairs, career days and other recruitment events; Ordering supplies for recruitment events; Other duties as assigned. Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the Current Civil Service Eligible List, Professional Careers Opportunity (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT). Appointment may be made at the traineeship level. Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications (No Exam Required): Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1, NS (equivalent to SG-14): A bachelor's or higher degree. Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2, NS (equivalent to SG-16): A bachelor's or higher degree AND Either 1. One year of professional human resources experience OR 2. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled. Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18: A bachelor's or higher degree AND Either 1. Two years of professional human resources experience OR 2. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled* AND one year of professional human resources experience. *Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position. *Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. Reassignment Qualifications: Current Office for People with Developmental Disabilities employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1. 70.1 Transfer Qualifications: For 70.1 transfer to a Human Resources Specialist 1, salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55 B/C service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above. For 70.1 transfer to a Human Resources Trainee 2, salary grade (SG)-16, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55 B/C service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-13 or above. For 70.1 transfer to a Human Resources Trainee 1, salary grade (SG)-14, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55 B/C service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-11 or above. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm. 55 B/C Qualifications: Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement. Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary). Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/ and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request. Additional Comments: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status. The position may be filled at the Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 level equated to SG-14 ($56,655), Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 level equated to SG-16 ($63,180) or full performance Human Resources Specialist 1 SG-18 ($67,119) based on education and experience. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Human Resources Specialist 1 SG-18 following successful completion of the traineeship. If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice. Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms. Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. Life insurance and Disability insurance. The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. Paid Holidays and Leave: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. Eight (8) days of paid sick leave each year, which may carry over from year to year; plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage. Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. Paid