Review Vacancy
TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2 (Leaves) - Albany
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $84246 to $105255 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description The incumbent will supervise, monitor, and lead the Leaves Unit to provide assistance, advocacy, guidance and advice on all facets of leaves, separations, time and attendance guidelines, and worker’s compensation in accordance with Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations included but not limited to:
• Oversee and advise Human Resources Specialist 1/Trainee 1/2 on communication’s through Outlook and phone daily with DOL employees, answering questions about their leave and informing them of the benefits they have available to them.
• Oversee the administration of including but not limited to the Family Medical Leave Act and the Paid Family Leave programs, probationary and discretionary leaves, Voluntary reduction in work schedules (VRWS) for Department of Labor (DOL) employees
• Process all workers compensation claims submitted for the DOL employees in coordination with the Workers Compensation Board and the State Insurance Fund
• Coordinate with the Department of Civil Service Employee Health Service Department to determine fitness for duty for DOL employees
• Serve as a liaison with control agencies and other organizations as required
• Effectively collaborate with staff from program areas including The Office of Employee Relations, Division of Equal Opportunity Development, and Counsel’s Office to resolve difficult and complex employee issues.
• Oversee the Processing all leaves related Personnel transactions into the Human Capital Management (HCM) System
• Oversee offboarding of all DOL employees.
• Supervise, train and evaluate Human Resources Specialists 1/trainee 1/2 and clerical staff
• Prepare routine correspondence and reports
• Participate in other special projects as assigned
The Personnel Office works in a team setting creating a collaborative environment which supports staff growth and development. Employees are expected to exhibit professionalism through a consistent commitment to the development and maintenance of excellent work relationships with others, including DOL employees and staff from various control agencies.
Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:
To be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. 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 in your response, a representative from our office will contact you via phone.
52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 21 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•Ability to work independently and with others
•Ability to handle multiple and shifting priorities
•Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
•Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders
•Familiar with creating reports and tracking spreadsheets
•Familiar with SharePoint, Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite
Additional Comments Telecommuting will be discussed at the interview.
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.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave
Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us
DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting (up to 40%) and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov
Address
Street New York State Department of Labor
Harriman State Campus, Building 12, Room 561
Notes on ApplyingAll 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 December 26th, 2024, and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID #173352, Human Resources Specialist 2 - Albany in the subject line of your email. 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, and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY 12240 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.