Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations), SG-23 Position Available In Albany, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Financial Services, Department of The job title for the vacancy. Title Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations), SG-23 The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Administrative or General Management The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 23 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit M/C – Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $84246 to $105255 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 30% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.50 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 8 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 6 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address One Commerce Plaza The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12257 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, more transparent and resilient financial system that benefits New Yorkers and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation, and operational excellence, DFS is responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health and stability of the financial entities we regulate; and driving economic growth through responsible innovation. The Department of Financial Services (DFS) is seeking candidates for the position of Human Resources Specialist 2 Labor Relations in the Office of Human Resources. The incumbent will assist in the administration of and supervise staff in the performance of duties related to performance management, labor relations, and advising program staff on personnel matters. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides information concerning policies, procedures and interpretation and administration of various contract provisions to program managers and supervisors;
• Schedules and conducts 2nd Step hearings of contract/non-contract grievances for represented bargaining units; CSEA and PEF, as well as for Management-Confidential. Obtains all the necessary information to either resolve the grievance or write a complete decision;
• Oversees the agency time and attendance program. Conducts time and attendance reviews and provides guidance and direction to agency supervisors/managers in the handling of time and attendance issues. Prepares Time and Attendance Notices of Discipline (for PEF and CSEA) and represents the agency at time and attendance hearings and/or arbitration hearings;
• Investigates allegations of misconduct and prepares investigative material, along with reports for review of findings and recommendations. Conducts interrogations, as necessary;
• Participates in the administration of agency discipline process, including but not limited to: prepares and issues Notices of Discipline, as necessary: schedules and conducts Agency Level Review Meetings for

Notices of Discipline:

negotiates and obtains settlement if possible, and with Management approval: for CSEA Notices of Discipline, prepares and presents cases at

Expedited Arbitration:

for PEF, assists in preparation of cases for arbitration and may have the responsibility of presenting cases at arbitration, depending on complexity, which includes identification of witnesses and documents necessary as evidence and preparing witnesses for testimony: and, as necessary, researches and prepares closing briefs;

• Processes Performance Evaluation Appeals, as necessary;
• Consults with the Office of Employee Relations (OER) with respect to contract interpretation for discipline and grievance issues. For grievances this can be in relation to implication at the 2nd Step (Agency), 3rd Step (OER) or at arbitration/triage;
• Participates in the labor-management meetings as a representative of Management at Statewide Labor-Management meetings, as well as NYC and Albany Health and Safety; and
• Participates as needed in any special projects assigned to the Office of Human Resources Management/Labor Relations. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills, with attention to detail.
• High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and strong work ethic.

Appointment method:

List Appointment:

Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list #38-970010 for Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations).

Transfer:

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Information regarding transfer eligibility may be available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at http://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/. Please Note that under Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two consecutive upward 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment if such transfers would exceed two salary grades. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary:

$84,246 – $105,255

Appointment Status:

Permanent Travel:

30% Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Jonelle Bayer The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 402-5071 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address Jonelle.

Bayer@dfs.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street One Commerce Plaza Suite 301 The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12257 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on

Applying To Apply:

Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than June 30, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box

HRS 2 LR-10226

) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred. Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Jonelle Bayer Box

HRS 2 LR-10226

New York State Department of Financial Services Office of Human Resources Management One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301 Albany, NY 12257

Email:

Jonelle.

Bayer@dfs.ny.gov

Fax:

(518) 402-5071 All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.