Human Resources Specialist 1/Trainee, New York State Psychiatric Institute, P25448

Duties Description

New York State Psychiatric Institute is recruiting a Human Resources Specialist 1 to performance a variety Human Resources functions including recruitment, employee benefits, health and safety, and labor relations. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As a Human Resources Specialist 1, you will work in [Facility Name]’s Human Resource Office and your duties will include:

• Preparing employment transactions in accordance with Civil Service Law
• Reviewing and preparing requests for new positions, reclassifications, and increases in minimum hiring rates
• Developing recruitment strategies
• Corresponding with potential applicants about job opportunities
• Counseling employees as needed
• Overseeing the administration of time and attendance rules
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Human Resources Specialist 1 if they have a bachelor’s degree and 2 years of professional human resources experience.

Substitution: Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

OR

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 if they have a bachelor’s degree.

To be advanced to the full performance level, Human Resources Specialist 1, you must successfully complete a 2 year traineeship.

OR

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 if they have a bachelor’s degree and 1 year of professional human resources experience.

Substitution: Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

To be advanced to the full performance level, Human Resources Specialist 1, you must successfully complete a 1 year of the traineeship.

OR

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on a current Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list. Appointment from this eligible list would be as a Training Specialist 1 Trainee and to be advanced to the full performance level, Trainee Specialist 1, you must successfully complete a 2 year traineeship.

OR

Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list. Appointment from this eligible list would be as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 and to be advanced to the full performance level, Human Resources Specialist 1, you must successfully complete a 2 year traineeship.

OR

Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
  
  

Background checks will be required.

Additional Comments:

Salary range listed encompasses the hiring rate of a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (SG-NS) through the job rate of a Human Resources Specialist 1 (SG-18).

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1: $55,005

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2: $61,340

Human Resources Specialist 1: $65,164 - $80,860