Human Resources Specialist 1​/Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1​/Human Resources Trainee 2 (NY HELPS), Mid-Hudson

Location: New Hampton

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/22/26

Applications Due
08/21/26

Vacancy ID220451

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NY HELPYes

Agency Mental Health, Office of

Title Human Resources Specialist 1/Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1/Human Resources Trainee 2 (NY HELPS), Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, P27586

Occupational Category Administrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $56655 to $83286 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Orange

Street Address Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center

2834 Route 17M

City New Hampton

StateNY

Zip Code
10958

Duties Description Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center is recruiting a Human Resources Specialist 1 to performance a variety Human Resources functions including recruitment, employee benefits, health and safety, and labor relations. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As a Human Resources Specialist 1, you will work in Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center's Human Resource Office, and your duties will include:

* Preparing employment transactions in accordance with Civil Service Law

* Reviewing and preparing requests for new positions, reclassifications, and increases in minimum hiring rates

* Developing recruitment strategies

* Corresponding with potential applicants about job opportunities

* Counseling employees as needed

* Overseeing the administration of time and attendance rules

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Human Resources Specialist 1 if they have six (6) 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's degree can substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree can substitute for four (4) years of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five (5) years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six (6) years of experience.

OR

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 if they have four (4) 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's degree can substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree can substitute for four (4) years of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five (5) years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six (6) years of experience.

To be advanced to the full performance level, Human Resources Specialist 1, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.

OR

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 if they have five (5) 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's degree can substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree can substitute for four (4) years of experience; a master's degree in a related field can…