Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyLabor, Department of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2 (PMU) - Albany

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $84246 to $105255 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address State Office Campus, Building 12

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:

To be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office will contact you via phone.

52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 21 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•Ability to work independently and with others
•Ability to handle multiple and shifting priorities
•Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
•Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders
•Familiar with creating reports and tracking spreadsheets
•Familiar with SharePoint, Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite

Duties Description As a Human Resources Specialist 2 within the Employee Relations Office, the incumbent will be assigned to the Performance Management Unit

When assigned to the Performance Management Unit HRS2 role, the incumbent will:
•Develop and prepare processing of performance development and traineeship plans for new and current employees, including assistance with the development of tasks and standards in line with Civil Service Classification Standards
•Provide expert advice and assistance to program managers and supervisors with constructive approaches to addressing employee progress following less than satisfactory probationary reports and/or evaluation including but not limited to review of evaluation language
•Provide consultation to supervisors and managers to ensure proper interpretation and administration of contract provisions and avoid misunderstandings that may lead to employee dissatisfaction and grievances.
•Coordinate Unsatisfactory Performance Evaluation Appeal Board Hearings and manages appeals process including arrangement of board members, communications with the union, and assists program with preparation of the hearing packet and hearing presentation
•Oversee the processing of performance evaluation paperwork following a change in supervisor or title and/or for newly hired employees
•Perform audits of HCM, HRS, and NYSTEP transactions submitted and processed
•Prepare or supervise the preparation of various reports and related correspondence.
•Review and process terminations, fast tracking requests, early probation completions, and probationary extensions due to absences as per agency policy and/or in accordance with controlling policy and procedure
•Review and evaluate policies and procedures, and recommend and implement new and revised ones.
•Collaborate with Recruitment staff to address and respond to Out of Title Work Grievances
•Supervise lower level professional and clerical staff involved in performance management and/or labor management activities
•Schedules and assigns work to subordinate staff; and adjusts workload to reflect changes. Monitors work progress and reviews completed work.
•Establish and maintain a working relationship with Personnel Program Liaisons, executive, and management level staff and consult with them in planning and achieving goals and objectives.
•Other duties as assigned in support of the Performance Management Unit’s goals and initiatives

Additional Comments Telecommuting will be discussed at the interview.

If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave

Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us

DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting (up to 40%) and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Leo Trippen

Telephone (518) 457-1020

Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov

Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov

Address

Street New York State Department of Labor

Harriman State Campus, Building 12, Room 561

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by November 30, 2024, and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID #171959, Human Resources Specialist 2 (PMU) - Albany in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY 12240 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.