Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleDirector Human Resources 5 Ref. #8531

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade665

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $137457 to $173664 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Swan Street Building, Core 4, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Transfer: Current NYS employee with at least one year of permanent competitive, or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to a SG-31/M-4 level or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

OR

Provisional Pending Examination:
Current NYS employee with at least one year of permanent competitive, or 55b/c service allocated to a SG-29/M-3 or above in a human resources, training, or labor relations title.

OR

Permanent - 52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion:
If there are no more than three qualified candidates in the promotion field for this position, the agency will request approval from the Department of Civil Service to fill this position via a noncompetitive promotion (NCP) examination, pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. In order to be eligible for the NCP, candidates must be in the departmental promotion field and have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service allocated to a SG-29/M-3 or above in a human resources, training, or labor relations title.

Duties Description The Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) seeks a Director Human Resources 5, M-5, to provide overall strategic human resource (HR) leadership and direct a number of statewide enterprise initiatives that require fresh, creative human resources strategies to achieve their intended outcomes. The Director will lead and leverage the HR processes of the organization and drive key HR initiatives across the various operating units including but not limited to Recruitment, On-boarding, Classification, Diversity, Talent Acquisition and Retention, Performance Management, Reasonable Accommodations, Leave Management and Labor Relations. The Director will gain invaluable experience in this high profile, fast-paced role which offers extensive interactions with Executives within ITS, OER, Civil Service, and various other agencies.

Specific duties shall include but are not limited to the following:

•Oversee and provide policy direction to the operating units within Human Resources.
•Direct the development and implementation of enterprise-wide strategic workforce planning and development including, but not limited to: succession management; employee development, performance improvement, and career development; organizational restructuring and realignment activities; identification of mission-critical positions and development of associated classification and recruitment strategies to address gaps; and forecasting human resources, employee, and organizational development trends.
•Provide insight into organizational strategy based on people and organizational strengths and constraints.
•Provide vision and leadership to the organization by addressing critical human resource opportunities and challenges.
•Work with organizational leadership to develop a culture that inspires and fosters high performance and employee engagement, learning, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
•Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation, providing expert advice and guidance to organizational leaders to facilitate the development of proactive approaches to address emerging priorities.
•Enhance and refine the agency's Performance Management system, providing regular summaries of Human Capital metrics to organizational leaders.
•Provide direct consultation and assistance to organizational leaders in the development of enterprise human resource and labor relations policies and procedures, employee engagement and organizational development strategies, title and position alignment, recruitment strategies for difficult to recruit for positions, and special projects.

Additional Desired Skills and Experience:
•Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s degree preferred.
•Expert knowledge of New York State Civil Service Law, Rule, and Regulation and Labor and Employee Relations.
•Well organized, mission-focused leader who exhibits in their body of work a commitment to integrity and results-based performance. Experience in a large, proactive, strategic human resources organization a must.
•Proven results within all HR disciplines including, but not limited to: Classification, Talent Acquisition and Management; Organizational and Workforce Development; and Labor and Employee Relations.
•Exceptional interpersonal, coaching and listening skills with the ability to communicate within all levels of the organization from senior executives to line staff associates.
•Proven ability to remain objective, discrete and exercise excellent judgment at all times. Able to develop strong, trusting relationships within the Division and organization.
•Demonstrated ability to effectively address sensitive HR issues, find common ground and treat differences fairly and equitably.
•Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
•Comfortable working in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment; leading and proactively managing work streams.
•Occasional travel required

Additional Comments Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. This position may be filled in Albany or NYC or other locations statewide.

Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
-Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
-Up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
-Up to five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
-Up to eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
-Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.

Health Care Benefits
-Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
-Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
-New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS)Membership
-NYS Deferred Compensation
-Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds-Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-And many more.

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

Contact Information

Name Danielle Schittino

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street S Swan Street Bldg, Core 4, Floor 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume and indicate that you are applying for Director Human Resources 5, Ref#8531 and include the Vacancy ID in your subject line. In your cover letter, please clearly explain how you meet the minimum qualifications as stated above and describe relevant experience for this position.

Your Social Security number may be requested to confirm your eligibility. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Selected candidates who are new or returning to NYS service may be required to pay for fingerprinting fees.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer.