Human Resources Specialist 1 (NY HELPS), or Human ...

NY HELP Yes Agency Health, Department of Title Human Resources Specialist 1 (NY HELPS), or Human Resources Specialist Trainee (NY HELPS) Occupational Category Administrative or General Management Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $56655 to $83286 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 5% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Human Resources Management Group - Bureau of Personnel Management Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12237 Duties Description Acting as a business partner to our Departmentu2019s programs, the Human Resources Specialist 1 will provide a full spectrum of personnel management in collaboration designated program areas, including administration of staffing and recruitment, position classification, examination planning, and management of employee probation and leaves of absence; provide technical assistance to programs in the administration and interpretation of Civil Service Law, Rule and policy, as well as agency specific policies and procedures; research and analyze appropriate documentation for a broad range of HR topics, including the potential implications; identify business process improvement opportunities, evaluate alternate strategies or solutions, and develop recommendations and rationale; represent DOH at job fairs and recruitment events across the state. Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications:u2022 Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates must have 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. u2022 Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2: Candidates must have five 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. u2022 Human Resources Specialist 1: Candidates must have six 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. Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bacheloru2019s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a masteru2019s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.Transfer: Current NYS employee with one (1) year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above SG-16 and eligible for transfer to Human Resources Specialist 1 (SG-18) under Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law OR a current NYS employee with one (1) year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above SG-11 and eligible for transfer to Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 or Trainee 2 under Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.Preferred Qualifications: Strong service-oriented focus and collaboration skills; strong written, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines; ability to work successfully as part of a team and independently; strong attention to detail; strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint and Outlook. Additional Comments This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:u2022 Holiday & Paid Time Offu2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)u2022 Pension from New York State Employeesu2019 Retirement System u2022 Shift & Geographic pay differentials u2022 Affordable Health Care optionsu2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost u2022 NYS Deferred Compensation planu2022 Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bondsu2022 And many more...NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Healthu2019s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resource Management Group Telephone 518-486-1812 Fax 518-473-3395 Email Address Address Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12237 Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to , with Reference ST/HRS1 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, ST/HRS1, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

Created: 2026-02-23