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No Mandatory overtime?
No Compressed workweek allowed?
No Telecommuting allowed?
Yes Location CountyRensselaer Street Address164 Columbia Turnpike CityRensselaer StateNY Zip Code12144 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time. Under the direction of an Associate Director of Human Resources Specialist 1 within ITS Human Resources (HR), the HR Specialist 1 will assist with the administration of staffing, classification, compensation, examination planning, and general personnel activities for assigned program areas. Specific duties include, but not limited to:
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NYS Department of Civil Service
Human Resources Specialist 1 or Trainee 1/2
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A Human Resources Specialist works for a human resources department to implement the provisions of a labor contract, including employee wages and benefits and other practices that are collectively bargained; may also handle an internal grievance process established under a labor contract.
$64,738 / year median in New York
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Date Posted:
08/17/26Applications Due:
09/01/26Vacancy ID:
221942 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of TitleHuman Resources Specialist 1 or Trainee 1/2 Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers Salary Grade18 Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary RangeFrom $56655 to $83286 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassCompetitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.5 Workday From9 AM To5 PM Flextime allowed?No Mandatory overtime?
No Compressed workweek allowed?
No Telecommuting allowed?
Yes Location CountyRensselaer Street Address164 Columbia Turnpike CityRensselaer StateNY Zip Code12144 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time. Under the direction of an Associate Director of Human Resources Specialist 1 within ITS Human Resources (HR), the HR Specialist 1 will assist with the administration of staffing, classification, compensation, examination planning, and general personnel activities for assigned program areas. Specific duties include, but not limited to:
- Facilitate pro-active discussions with programs for organizational and succession planning and manage all personnel activities for assigned program areas, ensuring adherence to Civil Service Law, Rules, and Regulations.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to hiring managers on a variety of human resources and Civil Service issues.
- Research, analyze, and advise on recruitment, classification, and compensation strategies for difficult to recruit positions and unique staffing needs.
- Review, analyze, and edit correspondence to Civil Service for approval of staffing, classification, and compensation requests.
- Review applicant qualifications against Civil Service Laws, Rules, and Regulations to determine appointability.
- Assist programs with organizational planning, staff-development, career ladder, and succession planning initiatives.
- Assist with exam planning initiatives and scope conferences to ensure that examination parameters are in line with OITS' recruitment and succession planning needs.
- Assists Program Areas with their probation, traineeship, and performance program/evaluation administration.
- Assist in the development of HR procedures and special projects.
- May represent OITS in career fairs and recruitment events.
- Perform other personnel tasks, as required.
NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of theNY HELPS
Program, candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the belowNY HELPS
minimum qualifications. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired underNY HELPS
will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in aNY HELPS
title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.NON-COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Trainee 1: 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. Trainee 2: Five years of experience as described above.Journey-level:
Six years of experience as described above.Substitutions:
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.OR 55 B/C
This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Information about the 55b/c program can be found here: ://cs.ny/rp55/.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Eligible for a lateral transfer or for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at ://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny/cmo/gotit/. OR Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Rensselaer. Additional CommentsITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence. Some positions may require fingerprinting. Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
- Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
- Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development Health Care Benefits
- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost Additional Benefits
- New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
- NYS Deferred Compensation
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- And many more.