Human Resources Specialist 1 - Albany, United States - Taxation & Finance, State

Taxation & Finance, State

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Albany, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Minimum Qualifications
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination.

Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State.

While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1:
A bachelor's or higher degree.

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2:
A bachelor's degree and one year of professional human resources experience.

A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Human Resources Specialist 1:
A bachelor's degree and two years of professional human resources experience.

A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying

employee and eligible to transfer by having at least one year of
permanent service in a qualifying title; OR be active and
reachable on the Civil Service eligible list that fills this title.

under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
This position may be filled as a two-year traineeship. Trainee 1 is equated to SG-13 with a starting salary rate of $50,408. Trainee 2 is equated to SG-14 with a starting salary rate of $53,403. Full Journey Title is a Grade 18 with a salary of $63,266 after a successful two-year traineeship is completed.

Duties Description

Under the general supervisor of the Human Resources Specialist 2, the incumbent will supervise administrative staff responsible for providing employee benefits services to several divisions/bureaus within the Tax department.

Essential functions include supervising and/or personally performing the following activities:

Maintain confidentiality of information, exercise good judgment.
Develop a thorough understanding of the Attendance and Leave Rules that govern NYS employees, act as agency liaison with the Business Services Center for Time and Attendance.
Responds, both orally and in writing, to sensitive or complex matters concerning employee benefits and payroll issues.
Review various documents to determine entitlement and ensure compliance with all applicable rules for employees requesting a leave of absence, either with or without pay, including Family Medical Leave.
Oversee the administration of certain salary continuation programs offered by the State including the leave donation program, the sick leave at half pay program, Military leave entitlement, Workers' Compensation program, etc.
Administer health insurance benefits for Tax employees by completing transactions in NYBEAS and by communicating with the Employee Benefits Division at Civil Service.
Research complex inquiries from employees, supervisors, managers, Union personnel, etc. regarding time and attendance issues utilizing a variety of resources.
Communicate effectively via telephone, in writing and/or in person with a variety of staff and other agency personnel.
Use and navigate computer systems; learn, maintain and update skills in computer technology.
Assist in the review, evaluation and analysis of reports.
Must be able to multitask and prioritize assignments while adhering to strict deadlines.
Meet department's time and attendance rules and regulations.

Additional Comments
Telecommuting opportunities to be discussed at interview.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer.

It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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