New York State Department of Taxation and Finance · 1 day ago
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (Labor Relations)
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$57K/yr - $57K/yrThe New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is seeking a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 to join their Labor Relations Bureau. This role involves advising supervisors on counseling, discipline, grievance procedures, and conducting investigations related to employee grievances and disciplinary cases.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Advising supervisors at all levels, both orally and in writing, in relation to counseling, discipline, grievance and performance evaluations procedures
Advising department on the appropriate means for dealing with operational and/or employee behavior problems
Interpreting the terms of the negotiated agreements, Department policies, attendance rules and Civil Service Law as they may apply to the situation
Advice may include recommendations for counseling or discipline, a referral to EHS or EAP, or other action as appropriate
Performing fact-finding activities in relation to employee grievances and disciplinary cases, drafting disciplinary charges, conducting agency level hearings, monitoring the timely processing of grievances, and preparing agency level decisions
Conducting investigations using interviewing and interrogation techniques
Preparing notices of discipline in accordance with the employee contracts
Advocating cases as assigned, including serving as, or assisting LR staff serving as, the State’s advocate at CSEA 33.5 time and attendance umpire hearings, expedited arbitration process, and at Article 33 non-expedited disciplinary arbitrations
Working constructively with managers and union officials in both informal problem resolution forums and in formal Labor/Management meetings
Attempting to resolve problems at the lowest possible level
Advising first step reviewers on the appropriate response to formal grievances
Conducting second step grievance meetings and writing decisions
Assisting OER in obtaining information as requested
Interpreting negotiated agreements, applicable laws, rules and regulations, and Department policies
Making sound recommendations to managers and supervisors in relation to the above
Reviewing appropriateness of unsatisfactory performance evaluations and answering questions across the program and union spectrum about the general evaluation process as well as individual evaluations
Working with supervisors preparing appropriate evaluations and with addressing employee rebuttals
Collecting and analyzing information from managers that support referrals to Employee Health Services for fitness-for-duty examinations
Assisting with special projects as assigned
Participating in the development and delivery of supervisory training as it relates to labor relations issues
Traveling as required. (Limited)
Performs other duties as assigned
Meeting the Department’s standards for time and attendance
Qualification
Required
The ability to fill this position is subject to DOB guidelines for processing personnel transactions
The selected candidate must be eligible for appointment in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Law, Rules, and Regulations
If mandatory rehiring lists exist for this title, appointment other than reassignment must be made from these lists
If there are no acceptors from these lists, appointment may be made using the following: New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS); Employees who are currently serving in the same title are eligible for reassignment without change in title or status; Candidates reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location; Employees eligible for transfer
This position may be filled as a two-year traineeship
A bachelor's or higher degree
Company
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Our mission is to efficiently collect tax revenues in support of State services and programs while acting with integrity and fairness in the administration of the tax laws of New York State.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lauren Grasso
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Valerie DeBerry
Chief Human Resources Officer
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