Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2 - HRIS Transaction Unit
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $86773 to $108413 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description The Human Resources Specialist 2 serves as a senior human resources professional responsible for overseeing the agency’s Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and personnel transactions program. The incumbent supervises staff responsible for processing personnel transactions and provides technical expertise to ensure the timely, accurate, and compliant administration of personnel actions for approximately 9,000 employees statewide.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Supervise Human Resources Specialists and support staff responsible for processing personnel transactions, including appointments, promotions, transfers, reinstatements, salary changes, leaves of absence, separations, position changes, and other employee lifecycle actions.
• Oversee the accurate processing of personnel transactions utilizing statewide HR systems, including NYSTEP, PayServ, Position Management, and other applicable Human Resources Information Systems.
• Review and approve complex personnel transactions to ensure compliance with Civil Service Law and Rules, Department of Civil Service policy, Office of the State Comptroller requirements, negotiated collective bargaining agreements, and agency policy.
• Provide technical guidance and consultation to agency leadership, regional human resources offices, supervisors, managers, and employees regarding personnel transactions, appointments, salary administration, position management, and HRIS processes.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance procedures to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of personnel transactions and employee records.
• Analyze HRIS and personnel transaction data to identify trends, recommend operational improvements, and develop solutions to improve efficiency, customer service, and internal controls.
• Research and resolve complex personnel transaction issues by coordinating with the Office of the State Comptroller, Department of Civil Service, Business Services Center, and other control agencies as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, desk guides, training materials, and business process documentation related to personnel transactions and HRIS administration.
• Lead or participate in the implementation of new HR systems, business process improvements, technology enhancements, and statewide initiatives affecting personnel administration.
• Monitor workload, establish priorities, assign work, and evaluate staff performance to ensure operational objectives and customer service standards are achieved.
• Conduct audits of personnel records and HRIS data to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency internal controls.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and management metrics related to personnel transactions, workload, timeliness, and organizational performance.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Classification, Staffing, Benefits, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Information Technology, Finance, and agency leadership to support agency-wide human resources initiatives.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities, including employee development, performance management, coaching, and training.
Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list(s) to be considered for appointment.
You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment or reinstatement by one of the following qualifications:
If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, 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 may contact you.
52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:
As required by the New York State Department of Civil Service, we are posting for this position to determine if there are any qualified OPRHP employees interested in a permanent appointment to the position. To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation promotion field and have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Human Resources Specialist 1. If 3 or fewer qualified NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation eligible promotional employees respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified employees without further examination.
In order to be considered for appointment via non-competitive promotion, candidates serving in the established promotion field must not have failed the two most recent Human Resources Specialist 2 examinations.
Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.
52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Grade 21 or higher. The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position.
Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Children & Family Services Specialist 2, SG 23. Only the title listed is eligible for 70.1 transfer.
Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
Additional Comments If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, 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 may contact you.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supervising personnel transaction or HRIS staff.
• Experience utilizing NYSTEP, PayServ, Position Management, or comparable enterprise HR systems.
• Knowledge of Civil Service Law and Rules, State Personnel Management Manual (SPMM), payroll administration, personnel transactions, and records management.
• Experience analyzing data, developing operational metrics, and implementing process improvements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Operational Needs:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
Benefits:
The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:
Paid Time Off:
• M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• M/C: Eligible for unlimited days of professional leave to participate in professional development, but at the supervisor’s discretion.
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental / Family Leave
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.
*Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective June 12, 2025 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.
This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
625 Broadway
Notes on ApplyingPlease be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEP OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.
All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud”.
Your application must be received by August 5, 2026, and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include the Vacancy ID # and “Human Resources Specialist 2 – Albany” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications, and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation 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.
Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.