Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleAssociate Director Human Resources 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade661

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $93659 to $118388 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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 WA Harriman State Campus

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12227

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the general guidance of the Director of Human Resources Management, the Associate Director of Human Resources 1 assists in leading the staff of the Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) whose purpose is to provide workforce solutions and services as it relates to department or division wide human resources issues. In this capacity, an incumbent provides policy direction and oversight to the department’s Employee Benefits and Payroll sections. Functions include:


•Provides oversight of the Department’s Employee Benefits, Payroll, Personnel Transactions and HRIS maintenance units.
•Coordinates the activities of assigned units, providing direction to the unit supervisors.
•Represents the Department at meetings and conferences on personnel administration matters and the resolution of specific problems or proposals.
•Consults with Division management on the impact of proposed or actual changes in Civil Service Law and Rules. Reviews existing procedures to determine necessary revisions and initiates corrective action.
•Must be able to communicate, both verbally and in writing with internal and external customers such as program managers, department employees, control agencies and vendors.
•Ensures the application of civil service law, policies and procedures and all related State and Federal employment laws including but not limited to state finance law, unemployment insurance law, retirement and social security law are adhered to and DTF management are kept apprised of issues which are sensitive, agency-wide and/or strategic in nature.
• Ensures all aspects of DTF’s payroll and personnel transaction functions including oversight of the design and development of internal automation efficiencies for OHRM users and agency customers including upgrades of HRIS are implemented.
•Ensures timely processing and delivery of payroll services.
•Evaluates staff performance to ensure consistent application of established policies and procedures.
•Maximizes customer service and communications including the oversight of design and development of innovative uses of agency-wide databases to inform employees about a variety of personnel and payroll issues, compensation, benefits, current events and upcoming changes. Ensures timely and accurate communication.
•Oversees human resource data management information systems which are used to inform and assist management in operational and strategic decision making.
•Responds, both orally and in writing, to sensitive or complex matters concerning employee benefits and payroll issues.
•Oversees activities relating to special projects initiated by internal and external directives.
•Meet the Department's time and attendance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications The ability to fill this/ these position(s) is subject to DOB guidelines for processing personnel transactions. Note: A budget waiver is not required to fill positions via transfer to lateral or downward level positions within the same Department or to change line items within the same funding source. The selected candidate must be eligible for appointment in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Law, Rules, and Regulations.

If mandatory rehiring lists exist for this title, appointment other than reassignment must be made from these lists. If there are no acceptors from these lists, appointment may be made using the following:

a) Employees who are currently serving in the same title are eligible for reassignment without change in title or status;
b) Employees eligible for transfer;
c)Non-Competitive Promotion: A permanent competitive appointment via a non-competitive promotion examination (NCP) may also be made pursuant to Section 52(7) of Civil Service Law, if three or fewer qualified candidates in the Department promotion field apply for this position. Qualifications for non-competitive promotion for this title: One year permanent competitive service as a Human Resources Specialist 2, SG23.

Additional Comments Schedule and telecommuting to be discussed at interview.

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

How to Apply

Name Sonia Parsons

Telephone 5184572900

Fax

Email Address tax.sm.Tax.Recruitment.Team5@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street WA Harriman State Campus

Building 9, Room 256

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume including current title and how you qualify. Please reference the vacancy ID number, and the title of this position in your response to this posting.