Empire State Development · 5 hours ago
Human Resources Specialist 1 (NY HELPS), or Human Resources Specialist Trainee (NY HELPS)
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$67K/yr - $83K/yr
4+ years expEmpire State Development is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to provide a variety of services to department management and staff. The role involves overseeing performance evaluations, providing technical assistance, and ensuring compliance with HR initiatives.
Business DevelopmentGovernmentTraining
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversee the performance program/evaluation cycle process for agency staff. Monitor due dates and work directly with managers to fulfill negotiated agreement requirements
Oversee the probationary period and traineeship evaluation process for appropriate agency staff
Provide technical assistance and guidance to program managers as it relates to employee evaluation processes
Work closely with program managers and staff to effectively carry out HR initiatives and negotiated agreement requirements
Review, analyze and respond to program requests
Prepare correspondence for appointments, probationary periods, trainee advances, etc
Interpret and apply negotiated agreements in the resolution of workplace challenges
Proficiently access and navigate various HR systems including LATS, NYSTEP, HCM, and PayServ. Generate internal reports, as required
Serve as a liaison with the BSC Personnel, Payroll, Time & Attendance, and Benefits Units, as well as Civil Service Staffing Representatives, and various other state agencies and other state entities
Other duties and projects assigned
Occasional travel may be required
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have 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
Candidates must have 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
Candidates must have six 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; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience
Open to those reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities eligible list
Appointment may be made at a traineeship level. Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 & 2, NS (equivalent to Salary Grades 14 and 16) leading to Human Resources Specialist 1, Salary Grade 18
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law
Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis
Company
Empire State Development
Empire State Development (ESD) is New York’s chief economic development agency.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
U.S. Small Business Administration
2023-10-02Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Kathleen Mize
Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Controller
Raymond Orlando
Chief Financial Officer - Empire State Development
Recent News
Central New York Business Journal
2026-01-23
Rochester Business Journal
2026-01-20
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