Position Information

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AgencyLabor, Department of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2 - Albany

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $86733 to $108413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type 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 1220 Washington Avenue

Building 12

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Duties Description Do you have a passion to help others? Do you take pride in your work and ensuring the best for those you have helped? Do you consider yourself a team leader and want to ensure the best for that team?

The Personnel Office is looking for someone with such qualities to add to their leaves department. The leaves team specializes in all areas of leave including Workers Compensation, Family Medical Leave (FMLA), and Military Leave just to name a few offered here at the Department of Labor. Employee leave benefits are crucial as emergencies and personal matters arise. Leave benefits allow employees to take time off for such occurrences. These benefits assist in improving work-life balance, increase productivity, boost morale, and can overall reduce burnout. The Department of Labor is committed to supporting employees through important life events and their overall well-being.

The incumbent will supervise, monitor, and lead the Leaves Unit to aid, advocacy, guidance, and advice on all facets of leaves, separations, time and attendance guidelines, and Workers’ Compensation in accordance with Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations included but not limited to:

• Oversee and advise Human Resources Specialist 1/Trainee 1/2 on communications through Outlook and phone daily with DOL employees, answering questions about their leave and informing them of the benefits they have available to them.
• Oversee the administration of including but not limited to the Family Medical Leave Act, Paid Family Leave programs, probationary and discretionary leaves, and Workers’ Compensations leaves in coordination with Workers Compensation Board and the State Insurance Fund for the Department of Labor (DOL) employees.
• Serve as a liaison with control agencies and other organizations as required
• Effectively collaborate with staff from program areas including The Office of Employee Relations, Division of Equal Opportunity Development, and Counsel’s Office to resolve difficult and complex employee issues.
• Oversee the Processing all leaves related Personnel transactions into the Human Capital Management (HCM) System and the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Oversee offboarding of all DOL employees.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate Human Resources Specialists 1/trainee 1/2.
• Prepare routine correspondence and reports.
• Facilitate Noon Time Knowledge training sessions.
• Participate in other special projects as assigned.

The Personnel Office works in a team setting creating a collaborative environment which supports staff growth and development. Employees are expected to exhibit professionalism through a consistent commitment to the development and maintenance of excellent work relationships with others, including DOL employees and staff from various control agencies.

Minimum Qualifications Competitive Minimum Qualifications

As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

Reassignment Qualifications:
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a Human Resources Specialist 2; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Human Resources Specialist 2 eligible list for this location, if one exists.

52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications: (DOL Employees Only)
To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the Department of Labor promotion field and have one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1. If 3 or fewer qualified Department of Labor Human Resources Specialist 1 respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified Human Resources Specialist 1 without further examination.

Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.

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

70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 23 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service.

Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/ .

Provisional Qualifications: (DOL Employees Only) To be eligible candidates must be a qualified Department of Labor employee and have one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1. The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.

Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.

Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.

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.

Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.

Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.

Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location.

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 and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. 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.

How to Apply

Name Nicole Gumbs

Telephone (518) 457-1020

Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov

Email Address YourDOLJourneyIsHere@labor.ny.gov

Address

Street State Office Campus, Building 12

1220 Washington Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor.

https://on.ny.gov/apply2dol

Vacancy: 214774
Title: Human Resources Specialist 2 - Albany
Location: Albany

Please submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications, including specific experience with dates. It is essential to clearly describe qualifying education and experience when applying; vague or incomplete information may lead to disqualification.

Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications.

All documents must be received by: 05/08/26

Upload all documents as unlocked and accessible files.

If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please contact:
YourDOLJourneyisHere@labor.ny.gov

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, Inclusion, and Access (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)