New York State Workers' Compensation Board · 23 hours ago
Program Aide (NY HELPS), WCB Item #2163
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$53K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expThe New York State Workers' Compensation Board is seeking a Program Aide to support the Human Resources team. The role involves handling recruitment processes, maintaining related files, and assisting with new employee orientations.
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Responsibilities
Handle preparation of postings as requested by HR Specialist, distributing postings via email or posts on the appropriate websites
Review resumes and respond to candidates; notifying HR Specialist of candidate responses by updating electronic ROAR
Handle recruitment process and maintenance of related files and folders. Create a recruitment folder for the corresponding position including creation, keeping current, close out and file
Obtain clearance codes
Prepare ROAR (Report of Active Recruitment)
Maintain Recruitment Tracking Spreadsheet
Order/Code appropriate eligible lists
Maintain various decentralized eligible lists electronically and provide current lists to HR Specialist as needed
Maintain Student Intern Portal
Monitor position classification activity
Handle new employee orientations
Completes mandatory and voluntary training
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list
Candidates must have permanently served at least one year in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 70.1 of the Civil Services Law
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination
Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State
While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified
Three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment
Candidates must meet the non-competitive minimum qualifications listed above
Preferred
Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered
To be considered, you must meet the minimum qualifications and provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response
Benefits
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Program
Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Company
New York State Workers' Compensation Board
The NYS Workers’ Compensation Board is a state agency that oversees three types of insurance for workers: workers’ compensation, disability benefits, and Paid Family Leave.
501-1000 employees
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