StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleHuman Resource Specialist 1 (Labor Relations)/Trainee1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $50408 to $78505 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4, First Floor

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12220

Minimum Qualifications Transfer: One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade 11 or higher eligible for transfer and deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law; OR in a title approved for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

Open Competitive: Trainee 1 (equated to Salary Grade 13) * - A bachelor’s degree or higher.

Trainee 2 (equated to Salary Grade 14) *- A bachelor’s degree or higher and one year of professional human resources experience.

Human Resource Specialist 1 (Labor Relations) (Salary Grade 18) - A bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional human resources experience.

Note: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

55b/c Appointment: - This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55 b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter. For 55 b/c consideration, candidates must satisfy at least one of the Open Competitive qualifications listed below.

*Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18.

Duties Description Under the guidance of the Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) the Human Resources Specialist 1 (Labor Relations) will assist with planning and developing the NYS Office of Information Technology Services Employee Relations program. Duties may include:

• Provide advice and assistance to employees in the interpretation and administration of contract provisions and counseling/disciplinary matters. Draft counseling memos and Notices of Discipline.
• Review and evaluate policies and procedures; ensure alignment with ITS Work Rules; and recommend and implement revisions, as needed.
• Prepare and conduct interrogations and investigations, and prepare memos, notices, and other communications.
• Conduct and prepare witnesses for both direct and cross examination at disciplinary arbitration hearings.
• Prepare and present opening statement outlining witness testimony, case evidence, and theory of the case at disciplinary arbitration hearings.
• Collaborate with the ITS Personnel and Training Offices to identify, develop and implement employee relations training to the agency.

Additional Comments Benefits of Working for NYS:

Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits:

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits:

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

HELPS Appointments:

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

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

Name Gina Patrizio

Telephone (518) 473-0398

Fax (518) 402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify for the Human Resource Specialist 1 (Labor Relations)/Trainee, Ref # Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.