Human Resources Specialist ; NY HELPS), or Human Resources Specialist Trainee; NY HELPS

Duties Description

Acting as a business partner to our Department’s programs, the Human Resources Specialist 1 will provide a full spectrum of personnel management in collaboration designated program areas, including administration of staffing and recruitment, position classification, examination planning, and management of employee probation and leaves of absence; provide technical assistance to programs in the administration and interpretation of Civil Service Law, Rule and policy, as well as agency specific policies and procedures;

research and analyze appropriate documentation for a broad range of HR topics, including the potential implications; identify business process improvement opportunities, evaluate alternate strategies or solutions, and develop recommendations and rationale; represent DOH at job fairs and recruitment events across the state.

• Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1:
  Candidates must have four years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition.
• Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2:
  Candidates must have five years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition.
• Human Resources Specialist 1:
  Candidates must have six years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition.
• Substitution:
  An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Current NYS employee with one (1) year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above SG-16 and eligible for transfer to Human Resources Specialist 1 (SG-18) under Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law OR a current NYS employee with one (1) year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above SG-11 and eligible for transfer to Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 or Trainee 2 under Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

Strong service-oriented focus and collaboration skills; strong written, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines; ability to work successfully as part of a team and independently; strong attention to detail; strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint and Outlook.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..htm