Human Resources Specialist 1/Trainee 1/2 - Albany (NY HELPS)

$51,920 - $65,164/Yr

State of New York - Albany, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Albany, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist 1/Trainee position is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). This role involves assisting with performance management activities, providing guidance and support to employees and supervisors, and ensuring compliance with Civil Service Law and agency policies. The position is a two-year traineeship, leading to a permanent role upon successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison for Performance Management activities.
• Prepare and process performance development and traineeship plans.
• Track annual and temporary traineeships and evaluations.
• Assist with processing performance evaluation paperwork for new hires and changes in supervision.
• Review and process terminations according to agency policy.
• Facilitate audits of HC, HRS, and NYSTEP transactions.
• Review and process probation extension and second probation requests.
• Assist with suspension transactions as per agency guidance.
• Review and process traineeship fast tracking requests.
• Collaborate with Recruitment staff to address Out of Title Work Grievances.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Customer service experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to independently prioritize workload.
• Ability to work under time constraints and manage shifting priorities.
• Experience with Human Resource Information System (HRIS).
• Experience with Human Capital Management (HCM).
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across diverse stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with processing HCM transactions.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 5 personal days
• Minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave
• Choice of several affordable health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee's Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave