StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleAssociate Director Human Resources 3

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $105500 to $133319 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 Corning Tower, ESP

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 27/M2 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description The Office of General Services (OGS) is seeking an experienced, energetic, and innovative HR Professional to direct the Personnel Services Unit (PSU). As the Director of PSU, the incumbent will oversee all aspects of recruitment, classification, exam planning, discretionary leaves, and other services including the Transaction and List Units for OGS and all Hosted State Agencies. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources Management, this position will be a key member of the leadership team responsible for managing personnel teams, recommending and implementing strategy and policy changes, and advising the agency on personnel activities.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:
• Advise Senior Executives and managers on effective organizational structuring, recruitment, retention, classification, compensation, and examination planning strategies.
• Oversee all aspects of Personnel including the Personnel Services, Transaction, and List Units.
• Oversee administration of recruitment activities, providing direction to ensure compliance with Civil Service Law, Rules, and Regulations.
• Evaluate policies and processes, recommend improvements, and implement streamlined and/or automated solutions where possible.
• Work proactively with the OGS Business Services Center on issues related to employee payroll, benefits, leave, and transfer of function issues.
• Work with Labor Relations staff on time and attendance, grievance, and disciplinary issues.
• Work with the Center for Recruitment and Public Service on the Empire/Excelsior Fellows Program and item management statewide.
• Interact with OGS and hosted agency Finance Offices. Manage positions requiring Budget Director Approval.
• Oversee complex or sensitive classification requests and/or other Civil Service requests.
• Oversee on-boarding, off-boarding, and new employee orientation administration.
• Oversee probation, traineeship, and performance program/evaluation administration.
• Develop and implement professional development programs specific to personnel related matters.
• Represent and apprise the Director of pertinent issues.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Additional Desired Skills and Experience:
• Expert knowledge of NYS Civil Service Law, Rules, and Regulations.
• Strong background in recruiting and classification.
• Strong desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and listening skills.
• Well organized, mission-focused leader who can lead and work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate within all levels of the organization, from senior executives to line staff.
• Ability to multitask in a rapidly changing, fast paced environment.
• Change agent committed to continuous process improvement
• Strategic Thinker adept at identifying and executing creative solutions to organizational and human capital priorities.

Additional Comments NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources/EP

Telephone 5184735282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and/or resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.