NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services · 1 day ago
Human Resources Specialist 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$57K/yr - $83K/yr
4+ years expThe NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services is seeking a Human Resources Specialist 1 to join their Personnel Services Unit. The role involves advising program staff on classification matters, assisting with employee appointments, and managing personnel transactions, among other HR responsibilities.
Government Relations
Responsibilities
Advise program staff on classification matters
Research and analyze requests for new positions, reclassifications, reallocations, and related classification matters and recommend appropriate action
Prepare classification requests and supporting documentation
Provide guidance and assistance to programs regarding appointment, promotion, or transfer status of employees
Work with program managers to create internal and external job postings
Determine posting responder eligibility by reviewing resumes and employment history in NYSTEP when applicable
Request and canvass eligible lists; review eligible list responses and provide list of candidates to programs
Advise employees regarding advancement options
Ensure appropriate and timely entry of personnel transactions into the Human Capital Management System (HCM)
Liaise with Business Services Center (BSC) to troubleshoot and resolve transaction issues
Review employee evaluations including performance evaluations, probation reports, and traineeship evaluations
Provide guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees about the evaluation process
Prepare agency-specific employee on-boarding documents/policies and meet with new staff to complete required documentation and to provide information and materials
Assist in the development of Personnel related training curriculum and assist in presentation of information to program and executive staff, as necessary
Represent DHSES at job fairs and assist in other recruitment & outreach efforts
Participate in examination planning and development activities
Perform research for use in development or improvement of policy and/or procedures
Assist with data analytics - tracking and reporting key personnel measure such as recruitment efforts and retention across all titles, shifts, and locations for DHSES
Work closely with all HR staff across Human Resources Management to organize “deep dives” into various organizational issues and work with them to develop viable solutions for streamlining business processes
Design and develop new tracking mechanisms for the purpose of reporting of key performance indicators
Coordinate the content and distribution of agency-specific on-boarding documents/policies
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
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
A doctorate may substitute for six years of experience
Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 13 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law
Company
NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services provides leadership, coordination, and support to prevent, protect against, prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate disasters and other emergencies.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Pat Tromblee
STATE FIRE INSTRUCTOR
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