Human Resources Specialist 1 (VID 168475)

$51,920 - $80,860/Yr

State of New York - Albany, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Albany, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist 1 position at the New York State Office of General Services involves providing a full range of personnel services, including recruitment, classification, and examination planning. The role is designed for individuals with professional human resources experience and offers a traineeship opportunity for career advancement within the state system.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, and prepare classification, examination, recruitment, and personnel activities for assigned OGS programs.
• Submit completed transactions for all personnel actions including appointments and separations.
• Advise agency employees and program management on advancement options and career mobility options.
• Participate in examination planning and development activities.
• Provide guidance and assistance to business units regarding recruitment, appointment, promotion, transfer, status, and/or salary of employees.
• Ensure all activities are consistent with the laws, rules, regulations, and policies of the Department of Civil Service, the Office of Employee Relations, and the negotiated agreements between employee unions and the State.
• Serve on workgroups and committees for OGS.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with staff members of operating divisions with assigned hosted agencies, Department of Civil Service, and other State agencies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional human resources experience for Human Resources Specialist 1.
• Bachelor's degree or higher and one year of required experience for Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2.
• Bachelor's degree or higher for Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with New York State civil service processes.
• Knowledge of recruitment and personnel management best practices.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Telecommuting options available.