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AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2 Labor Relations

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 15%

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? No

County Albany

Street Address WA Harriman Campus

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12227

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Director of Labor Relations, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Advises Department supervisors and managers on the appropriate means for handling employee performance or behavioral problems which may impact the work situation. Interprets the terms of the negotiated agreements, department policies, attendance rules and Civil Service Law as they may apply to the situation. Conducts investigations using interviewing and interrogation techniques. Advice may include recommendations for counseling or discipline, additional training, a referral to the Employee Health Service for a fitness exam, a referral to the Employee Assistance Program, or other actions as appropriate.

• Prepares notices of discipline based on investigations and office practices, and in accordance with the union contracts and serves as the State's advocate throughout the disciplinary process.

• Participates in meetings and conducts agency level meetings. Acts as the state's advocate or assists in formal administrative hearings, including the development of evidence and the preparation of witnesses for both direct and cross examination. Presents opening statement outlining witness testimony, case evidence, and theory of the case.

• Delivers closing arguments summarizing major points of the State’s case or prepares written briefs summarizing arguments and presents persuasive arguments of managements’ case.

• Interacts with managers/supervisors and employees/employee organizations to resolve potential grievances. Mediates disputes and attempts to resolve problems at the lowest possible level.

• Advises first step reviewer on the appropriate response to a formal grievance, as well as the contractual requirements.

• Conducts second step grievance meetings and writes agency level decisions. Assists OER in obtaining information for third step review or grievance arbitration.
• Reviews performance evaluations and hears appeals of unsatisfactory ratings at the agency level. Provides advice and guidelines to managers, supervisors, union representatives, and employees about the performance evaluation process.

• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize cases/work assignments.

• Participates in the development and delivery of supervisory training as it relates to labor relations issues.

• May supervise HR Specialist 1’s responsible for providing employee relations services to Department supervisors and managers.

• Prepare and track LR performance metric reports.

• Special projects as assigned by management.

• Travel as required.

• Ability to meet the Department's time and attendance requirements

Minimum Qualifications Eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law or reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.

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.

Name Team 5

Telephone 518-457-2900

Fax

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

Address

Street WA Harriman State Campus Bldg 9, Room 256

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume. Please reference the vacancy ID number and job title in the subject line of your response.