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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/22/19

Applications Due05/07/19

Vacancy ID67365

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleDirector Human Resources 5

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade665

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $119698 to $151228 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 31st Floor, Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Minimum Qualifications 52.6 Transfer:
One year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a position at the SG-31/M-4 level or above and designated administrative pursuant to Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Provisional:
One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service at Grade 29/M-3 or higher in a human resources, training, or labor relations title.

Permanent - 52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion:
If there are no more than three qualified candidates in the promotion field for this position, the agency will request approval from the Department of Civil Service to fill this position via a noncompetitive promotion (NCP) examination, pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. In order to be eligible for the NCP, candidates must be in the departmental promotion field and have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service at Grade 29/M-3 or higher in a human resources, training, or labor relations title.

Duties Description The Office of General Services (OGS) seeks a Director Human Resources 5 to provide overall strategic human resource leadership for OGS and its hosted agency partners and a number of statewide enterprise initiatives that require fresh, creative human resources strategies to achieve their intended outcomes. The Director will lead and leverage the HR processes of the organization and drive key HR initiatives across the Division of Human Resources Management’s operating units including Personnel Services (classification and talent acquisition and management), Management Services (employee performance management, engagement, and enterprise initiative support), Labor Relations, and Organizational & Workforce Development. The Director will gain invaluable experience in this high profile, fast-paced role which offers extensive interaction with the Commissioner, Executive Deputy Commissioner, and each agency’s senior leadership team. The Director reports directly to the Associate Commissioner for Administration.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Oversee and provide policy direction to the operating units within the Division of Human Resources Management.
• Direct the development and implementation of enterprise-wide strategic workforce planning and development including, but not limited to: succession management; employee development, performance improvement, and career development; organizational restructuring and realignment activities; identification of mission-critical positions and development of associated classification and recruitment; and forecasting human resources, employee, and organizational development trends.
• Provide insight into organizational strategy based on people and organizational strengths and constraints.
• Provide vision and leadership to the organization with addressing critical human resource opportunities and challenges.
• Work with organizational leadership to develop a culture that inspires and fosters high performance and employee engagement, learning, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and provide expert advice and guidance to organizational leaders to facilitate the development of proactive approaches to address emerging priorities.
• Enhance and refine the Division’s Performance Measurement System providing regular summaries of Human Capital metrics to organizational leaders.
• Provide direct consultation and assistance to organizational leaders in the development of enterprise human resource and labor relations policies and procedures, employee engagement and organizational development strategies, title and position alignment, recruitment strategies for difficult to recruit for positions, and special projects.

Additional Comments Additional Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• Expert knowledge of New York State Civil Service Law, Rule, and Regulation and Labor and Employee Relations.
• Well organized, mission-focused leader who exhibits in their body of work a commitment to integrity and results-based performance. Experience in a large, proactive, strategic human resources organization a must.
• Proven results within all HR disciplines including, but not limited to: Classification, Talent Acquisition and Management; Organizational and Workforce Development; and Labor and Employee Relations.
• Exceptional interpersonal, coaching and listening skills with the ability to communicate within all levels of the organization from senior executives to line staff associates.
• Proven ability to remain objective, discrete and exercise excellent judgment at all times. Able to develop strong, trusting relationships within the Division and organization.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively address sensitive HR issues, find common ground and treat differences fairly and equitably.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment; leading and proactively managing work streams.
• Occasional travel required.

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Name Human Resources/00152/JOT

Telephone 518-473-5282

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 cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.

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