Human Resources Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 / 2

Human Resources Specialist

Under the direction of a Human Resources Specialist 2, the Human Resources Specialist 1 will provide a full range of human resources services related to Staffing, Recruitment and Performance Management. Disciplinary matters, administrative investigations, and other employee relations issues, as well as provide contract interpretation, and personnel administration.

Duties include :

• Conferring with various parties to ensure timely processing of personnel transactions;
• Provide cross training and support within the units as the workload changes;
• Involvement in orientation of newly hired employees;
• Participation / completion of trainings, as required;
• Posting and filling of assigned titles / positions;
• Monitoring and processing probations;
• Conducting job audits;
• Participation in onboarding of new employees;
• Follow-up with potential candidates, verify eligibility requirements are met;
• Administration of CS tests and submission of documentation, as needed;
• Respond to e-mail and phone inquiries;
• Provide assistance reviewing E-file records, as needed;
• Participation on assigned committees(s);
• Track and manage yearly evaluations;
• Assist supervisors with questions, concerns and providing guidance on probation and yearly evaluations;
• Travel to and participate in job fairs, career days and other recruitment events;
• Ordering supplies for recruitment events;
• Processing / liaison for vendor contracts;

Perform other duties, as assigned.

Minimum qualifications :

COMPETITIVE : Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the Current Civil Service Eligible List, Professional Careers Opportunity (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT). Appointment may be made at the traineeship level.

OPEN COMPETITIVE :

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1, NS (equivalent to SG-14) : A bachelor's or higher degree.

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2, NS (equivalent to SG-16) : A bachelor's or higher degree AND

Either 1. One year of professional human resources experience OR 2. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled.

Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18 : A bachelor's or higher degree AND

Either 1. Two years of professional human resources experience OR 2. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled

REASSIGNMENT : Current Office for People with Developmental Disabilities employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b / c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1.

70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS : For 70.1 transfer to a Human Resources Specialist 1, salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55 B / C service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above.

For 70.1 transfer to a Human Resources Trainee 2, salary grade (SG)-16, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55 B / C service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-14 or above.

For 70.1 transfer to a Human Resources Trainee 1, salary grade (SG)-14, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55 B / C service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-12 or above.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website.

55 B / C QUALIFICATIONS : Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement. Meet the applicable minimal mental and / or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary). Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.