Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.
Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.

Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/02/25

Applications Due12/16/25

Vacancy ID203868

NY HELPNo

AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 3 Labor Relations

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade661

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $93659 to $118388 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 WA Harriman State Campus

Building 9

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12227

Duties Description
The incumbent would be required to:

·Supervise subordinate staff in providing expert advice and assistance to program managers and supervisors regarding disciplinary matters, grievances, and employee performance evaluations.

·Oversee investigations of alleged employee misconduct or incompetence and the preparation of related reports.

·Conduct appropriate review of notices of discipline; assist in preparing for settlement meetings and arbitration hearings.

·Direct and coordinate administration of negotiated agreements with employee unions as well as the rules and regulations governing non-union employees; assist in or personally conduct negotiations with employee representatives on local issues affecting the terms and conditions of employment.

·Represent the bureau at meetings with agency administrators, union officials, OER, PERB, Civil Service etc.

·May serve on performance evaluation appeals boards and issue determinations of such boards.

·Travel as required.

·Meet the Department's time and attendance requirements.

·Performs other duties/LR projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications The ability to fill this position is subject to DOB guidelines for processing personnel transactions. Note: A budget waiver is not required to fill positions via transfer to latera or downward level positions within the same Department or to change line items within the same funding source; or to replace employees who have been terminated during their probationary periods. The selected candidate must be eligible for appointment in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Law, Rules, and Regulations.

If mandatory rehiring lists exist for this title, appointment other than reassignment must be made from these lists. If there are no acceptors from these lists, appointment may be made using the following:

a) Employees who are currently serving in the same title are eligible for reassignment without change in title or status;

b) Candidates reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location;

c) Employees eligible for transfer.

Additional Comments Schedule and telecommuting opportunities to be discussed at interview.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It’s the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).

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

Name Team 5

Telephone 5184572900

Fax

Email Address tax.sm.Tax.Recruitment.Team5@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street WA Harriman State Campus

Building 9, Room 256

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume. Please reference the vacancy ID number and job title in the subject line of your response.

Printable Version