Human Resources Specialist​/Human Resources Specialist Trainee​/Human Resources Trainee ; NY

Human Resources Specialist 1 / Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 / Human Resources Trainee 2 (NY HELPS), Rockland Psychiatric Center, P26157

Join the New York State Office of Mental Health to apply for the Human Resources Specialist 1 / Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 / Human Resources Trainee 2 (NY HELPS), Rockland Psychiatric Center, P26157 role.

New York State Office of Mental Health provided pay range: $56,655 – $83,286 per year.

Rockland Psychiatric Center is recruiting a Human Resources Specialist 1 to perform a variety of Human Resources functions including recruitment, employee benefits, health and safety, and labor relations. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As a Human Resources Specialist 1, you will work in the Human Resources Office. Your duties will include:

• Preparing employment transactions in accordance with Civil Service Law
• Reviewing and preparing requests for new positions, reclassifications, and increases in minimum hiring rates
• Developing recruitment strategies
• Corresponding with potential applicants about job opportunities
• Counseling employees as needed
• Overseeing the administration of time and attendance rules

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Human Resources Specialist 1 if they have six (6) years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services (recruitment, examination, placement), position classification and compensation, and employee services (benefit, health and safety, counseling, recognition).

Substitution:
An associate’s degree can substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree can substitute for four (4) years; a master’s degree can substitute for five (5) years; a doctorate can substitute for six (6) years. To advance to the full performance level, a Human Resources Specialist 1 must successfully complete a 2‑year traineeship.

Alternatively, candidates may be considered as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 if they have four (4) years of experience. Similar substitution applies. Advancement to full level requires a 2‑year traineeship.

Alternatively, as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 if they have five (5) years of experience. Advancement requires a 1‑year traineeship.

Alternatively, competitive class appointments from eligible lists may allow for trainee appointments with advancement requirements as above.

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement program

Background checks will be required.

Internship

Full‑time

Human Resources, Government Administration