New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service · 10 hours ago
Director Human Resources 5/Director of Human Resources (MNHS)
Latham, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$142K/yr - $179K/yr
6+ years expThe New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service is seeking a Director of Human Resources for the MNHS. The role involves overseeing the agency’s human resources activities, payroll processing, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws while promoting a competent and inclusive workforce.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supports executive management’s vision by aligning state human resources strategies with organizational goals
Serves as expert advisor to executive leadership on state human resources issues
Serves as the spokesperson for the agency on human resource matters
Represents the agency on workgroups, committees, and in other forums related to talent management (including but not limited to classification and compensation and the recruitment and placement of staff), training, and labor relations functional areas. This includes serving as a key representative of the agency with the Office of Employee Relations (OER), Division of Budget (DOB), Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), Executive Chamber, Department of Civil Service Employee Health Services, the Office for Diversity Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA), the Business Service Center (BSC) and enterprise service providers on human resources issues
Collaborates internally with the Division of Legal Affairs (LA), and the J1 (the various HR components for the New York National Guard) on a variety of topics, including but not limited to SAD payroll concerns, SAD-LOD concerns, policy review, etc
Oversees the strategic direction of the agency’s recruitment program, ensuring alignment with agency goals and objectives
Promotes talent development by evaluating, assessing and supporting the team in the administration of the professional development and training program(s) for employees, including but not limited to the Applied Skills Training Program in partnership with CSEA and the Directorates across the state
Maximizes employee engagement by leading initiatives to engage employees and identifying methods to measure success or opportunities for improvement
Utilizes performance management principles and practices to monitor and accurately assess employee performance on a continuous basis
Proactively manages succession planning efforts and implements documented knowledge transfer strategies
Works with Deputy, Associate Directors, and their staff to identify clarify, and implement the associated goals and objectives of each functional area
Works with program managers to identify and implement organizational changes and translates program area goals into strategic staffing efforts within their respective directorates
Oversees the team responsible for processing and maintaining employee and payroll records; strategically reviews, assesses and implements changes to streamline efforts to ensure a ‘customer first’ focus in partnership with the Deputy and lead of SAD Payroll Operations, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Oversees the team responsible for the administration of the employee benefits program, which may be performed by an enterprise service provider
Oversees the team responsible for the on-boarding process of new employees; strategically reviews, assesses and implements changes to streamline efforts to ensure a ‘customer first’ focus in partnership with the Deputy and lead of Personnel
Strategically supports the direction of the agency’s staff development and training program
Strategically supports the direction of the agency’s labor relations program
Ensures all State human resources activities comply with the appropriate laws, rules and regulations
Participates in developing and implementing a diversity and inclusion plan for an agency and/or its facilities
Manages the development and maintenance of human resources data systems
Qualification
Required
Must be familiar with and be able to independently use commonly utilized software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, electronic mail (e-mail) and internet searches
Must have good verbal and written communication skills; be able to clearly and concisely prepare written documentation
Ability to collaborate effectively with different groups of people, including co-workers, management, both Federal and State personnel, and the public
Must demonstrate reliability, trustworthiness, and exercise the highest levels of confidentiality
Working knowledge/experience of the principals and techniques of supervision
Attends and completes additional training as required
Travel will be required using various modes of transportation to include driving and/or flying
May require schedule adjustments and additional hours, especially during SAD activations
Other duties as assigned
SECRET clearance
Promotion: one year of service at M-3 or higher in a human resources, training and development, or labor relations title within New York State Government
A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Political Science or related degree; plus six (6) years of progressive, full-time experience in Human Resources or related title; at least two (2) years of full-time experience must have included supervision of subordinate staff
An Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Political Science or related degree; plus eight (8) years of progressive, full-time experience in Human Resources or related title; at least two (2) years of full-time experience must have included supervision of subordinate staff
Ten (10) years of progressive, full-time experience in Human Resources or related title; at least three (3) years full-time experience must have included supervision of subordinate staff
As a condition of employment must successfully complete a state and federal background investigation process to determine suitability and obtain appropriate clearance to allow access to the Federal Department of Defense network, as well as potentially restricted areas
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York
Must report any change in driver's license status to the State Human Resources Office (MNHS) and supervisor
Within Ninety (90) days of receiving access to computer network, must successfully complete all required computer training such as Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS) or Statewide Financial System (SFS) requirements as related to job assignments
Other combinations of education and work experience, including military, may be considered, however, candidate must demonstrate the combined education and years of experience related to the qualifications (10 years + supervision) and have direct relevance to the job duties noted above
Should related systems, regulations, procedures and requirements change, additional training and/or certifications may be required
Preferred
Demonstrated commitment to public service
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage tasks on simultaneous projects, prioritize, meet deadlines
Proficient computer skills
Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities
Company
New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service
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