Human Resources Specialist 2

$84,246 - $105,255/Yr

Agency Office - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist 2 (HRS 2) position at the Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation in New York, NY, is responsible for managing regional recruitment, hiring, and human resources processes. This role involves supervising staff, coordinating with facility managers, overseeing employee benefits, and assisting with labor relations issues. The HRS 2 will also play a key role in training coordination and provide administrative support to the regional administration.

Responsibilities

• Supervises professional, paraprofessional, and clerical staff engaged in human resource related activities.
• Coordinates with facility managers and frontline supervisors in developing and posting vacancy announcements, evaluating resumes, and coordinating the selection process.
• Supervises the processing of appointments, terminations, and hourly payroll processing for annual salaried and seasonal staff.
• Coordinates new employee orientation and advises employees of policy changes.
• Oversees and provides information to employees about benefits provided by negotiated agreements.
• Assists managers and supervisors with labor relations issues concerning time and attendance, grievance responses, counseling, and discipline.
• Prepares and reviews classification requests and assists in determining staffing needs.
• May serve as the region's Affirmative Action Liaison and coordinate with the Agency's Affirmative Action Bureau.
• May serve as the Region's Training Officer, coordinating training programs from various sources.
• Provides additional administrative support services to regional administration.

Requirements

• Candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Apple products is required.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.
• Detail-oriented with a proven capacity to multitask and work independently.

Nice-to-haves

• Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Loan forgiveness