Associate Director Human Resources (Labor Relations), M-2 – Albany Position Available In Albany, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Labor, Department of The job title for the vacancy. Title Associate Director Human Resources (Labor Relations), M-2 – Albany 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 662 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 $100845 to $127474 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 Contingent 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 0% 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 37.5 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 9 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 5 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 NYS Department of Labor State Office Campus, Building 12 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 12226 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description

STANDARD DUTIES

Reporting to the Associate Director Human Resources 3 Labor Relations (ADHR 3 LR), the Associate Director Human Resources 2 Labor Relations will:

• Supervise two HR Specialist 3 (Labor Relations), who oversee the Compliance Unit and the Performance Management Unit accordingly.
• Direct the implementation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Represent the agency in both statewide and agency level negotiations; and direct or participate in labor management committees.
• Provide expert advice and assistance to program managers and supervisors in compliance and performance management matters.
• Escalate any unique concerns to the

ADHR 3 LR

for action and make recommendations for next steps in all facets of Employee Relations work, including disciplinary cases, labor management, and performance management.

• Review and evaluate current policies and procedures; make recommendations for revisions, and implement approved revisions
• Review and evaluate changes in negotiated agreements; and advise management of their impact on the labor relations program.
• Schedule and assign work to subordinate staff; and adjust workload to reflect changes. Monitor work progress and review completed work.
• Conduct difficult and sensitive hearings and investigations.
• Prepare monthly reports for senior staff members.
• Make recommendations for appropriate action in compliance cases; draft and issue written communications, and ensure responses are consistent and adhere to procedure across the agency.
• Provide advice and consultation to supervisors and managers to ensure proper interpretation and administrative of contract provisions and avoid misunderstandings that may lead to employee dissatisfaction and grievances.
• Assess labor relations and performance management training needs; develop training materials and curricula accordingly.
• Assist in developing new Technology solutions for the Employee Relations Office.
• Assist the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations in presenting the State’s case at improper practice hearings before the Public Employment Relations Board.
• Present at agency conferences, disciplinary arbitrations, labor management, and safety and health meetings.
• Act as liaison with legal office on issues involving employee relations activity, including litigation involving disciplinary action or grievance determinations, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Division of Human Rights complaints.
• As needed, prepare witnesses for both direct and cross examination at disciplinary arbitration hearings, prepare and present opening statement outlining witness testimony, case evidence, and theory of the case.
• As needed, deliver closing argument summarizing major points of State’s case or draft written brief summarizing main arguments and presenting persuasive discussion of management’s case.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Experience in project management
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to maintain and meet deadlines The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A review of your state history is needed, if you meet any of the below Permanent Competitive qualifications. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information via email, a representative from our office will contact you via phone. 52.7 NON-COMPETITIVE

PROMOTION

(NCP)

QUALIFICATIONS

To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the Department of Labor promotion field and have one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 3 Labor Relations, or two years of service as a Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations). If 3 or fewer Department of Labor eligible Human Resources Specialist 3 (Labor Relations) or Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified candidates.

Note:

Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive. 52.6 TRANSFER

QUALIFICATIONS

One year of permanent or contingent-permanent service as a Grade 25/M-1 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service. Consecutive transfers cannot result in an increase of more than one M-grade or two salary grades.

Note:

A comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov. Telecommuting is available and can be discussed at the time of interview. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Andrea Arney The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-457-1020 The fax to use for this vacancy.

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5184742871@fax.ny.gov Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address jva.personnel@labor.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street New York State Department of Labor Harriman State Campus, Building 12, Room 561 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 12226 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by July 31, 2025, and submitted via email to jva.personnel@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. If emailing your documents, please include the following in the subject of your email: Vacancy ID #188432, Associate Director Human Resources 2 (Labor Relations). If mailing your documents, please include the Vacancy ID #188432 in your cover letter. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact:

Department of Labor, Attn:

Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575).