Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $86773 to $108413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

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 Campus

Bldg 9

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12227

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the general direction of an Associate Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Specialist 2 will perform the following essential functions:

• Provides oversight of the Department’s Personnel Transactions and Payroll Units, coordinates the activities of these units, providing direction to the unit supervisors and act as agency liaison with Business Services Center.
• Represents the Department at meetings and conferences on personnel administration matters and the resolution of specific problems or proposals.
• 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.
• Provide information to employees and managers on transaction and payroll matters, , benefit plans, and collective agreement provisions.
• Conduct verifications of employment.
• Evaluates staff performance to ensure consistent application of established policies and procedures.
• Ensure timecards are submitted appropriately each pay period. Keep informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process.
• Perform administrative, contract analysis, quality assurance, training, communication, and other related duties, providing management with information, research, recommendations, and expertise in these areas.
• Responsible for HR system data integrity and access. Reviewing regularly to ensure the data is accurate and auditing user access to ensure appropriate securities are maintained.
• 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.
• Meets 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; or to replace employees who have been terminated during their probationary periods. 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:

Eligibility for appointment:

a.) Employees who are currently serving in the same title are eligible for reassignment without change in title or status;
b.) Candidates reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location;
c.) Employees eligible for transfer

Additional Comments Schedule and telecommuting opportunities to be discussed at interview.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It’s the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).

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

How to Apply

Name Team 5

Telephone 5184572900

Fax

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

Address

Street WA Harriman Campus

Bldg 9

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.