Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEmployee Relations, Office of

TitleEmployee Relations Associate

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $84246 to $105255 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

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 Agency Building 2, 12th Floor

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience.*

• Minimum three years of experience in program support role with varying job responsibilities.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint.

• Excellent organizational, customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Project management skills preferred.

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

• Ability to deal with multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and attention to detail is a must.

• A satisfactory equivalent combination of appropriate experience and education as determined by the NYS Office of Employee Relations.

*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Duties Description Duties: Under the supervision of an Assistant Director, the Employee Relations Associate provides direct support to one or more professional staff and directors.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Direct and manage agency projects by conducting research, developing implementation strategies, providing oversight, implementing policies and procedures, and offering recommendations to program staff to resolve issues and ensure project timelines are met. Includes management of negotiated programs including, but not limited to, employee organization leave and quality of work life (QWL) grant programs.

• Provide strategic direction for projects by developing short- and long-term project goals, and timelines for implementation.

• Perform research and analysis for the Contract Negotiation and Administration Division; and prepare reports for use by executive management.

• Perform special studies to support the development and implementation of negotiated programs.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external entities. Meet with outside stakeholders to discuss programs and projects.

• Identify barriers to the success of projects and propose and implement solutions.

• Serve as a consultant to executive management on projects and programs and provide status updates to executive staff and other parties.

• Research alleged contract violations/grievances; identify and gather documentation necessary for review and determination. Draft determination for review and approval by Assistant Director.

• May supervise staff.

Additional Comments Hours and Telecommuting will be discussed during the interview.

The Office of Employee Relations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other protected class status in the admission to, access to, or employment in their programs or activities.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Office of Employee Relations/Labor Management Committees employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Office of Employee Relations/Labor Management Committees Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax

Email Address HR@oer.ny.gov

Address

Street 2 Empire State Plaza 8th floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease reference Vacancy No. 170867 when applying. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to HR@oer.ny.gov (M.S. Word or PDF is the preferred format). Hard copy via US Mail is also accepted.