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NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 2 weeks ago

Human Resources Specialist 2

Albany, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$87K/yr - $108K/yr

1+ years exp

The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is dedicated to improving service systems for individuals with developmental disabilities. They are seeking a Human Resources Specialist 2 to provide operational guidance and support to agency Human Resources Specialists across various district offices, ensuring proper handling of appointments and classification requests.

CommunitiesHealth CareWellness

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with human resources staff to address and resolve various appointments issues such as transfers, reassignments, provisional qualification review and processing, noncompetitive promotion, 4.2 (b) nominations, and reinstatements

Research solutions using the Civil Service Law, State Personnel Management Manual (SPMM), Attendance and Leave Manual, etc

Collaborate with human resources staff to ensure classification requests are appropriately researched and include all required supporting documentation that present clear, concise, and logical justifications

Follow up timely with the Department of Civil Service and/or Division of the Budget as needed with a high degree of courtesy and professionalism

Research and prepare classification packages for more complex, statewide issues

Provide management progress reports and escalate as appropriate

Build a team atmosphere around engaged discussion, solution vetting, and shared accomplishment

Track lessons learned and celebrate successes

Participate in and lead special projects, such as e-scheduling programs

Develop skills in and utilize innovative platforms, such as tools within the Microsoft 365 Suite/Power Platform, to assist in accomplishing tasks and special projects

Provide leadership in assessing requirements, coordinating testing, framing and feedback throughout development

Qualification

Human Resources OperationsCivil Service LawMicrosoft 365 SuiteClassification ResearchProfessionalismTeam Collaboration

Required

One year of service as a Human Resources Specialist 1 and reachable on the current Civil Service list for Human Resources Specialist 2

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law

The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades

Preferred

Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures

Benefits

Loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan

Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life insurance and Disability insurance

New York State Deferred Compensation Plan

Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year

Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially

Five (5) days paid personal leave each year

Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA)

Up to three (3) days professional leave each year

Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs

Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay

Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS)

NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees

Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities

Company

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments.

Founded in 1978

Albany, New York, USA

10001+ employees