New York State Department of State · 2 days ago
Human Resources Specialist 1 (LR) Trainee 1-2 (NY HELPS)- Vacancy ID# 207575
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$57K/yr - $83K/yr
4+ years expThe New York State Department of State is seeking a Human Resources Specialist 1 (LR) Trainee to support the Bureau of Human Resources Management. The role involves advising supervisors on employee behavior issues, conducting investigations, and assisting in grievance and disciplinary processes.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Advise supervisor at all levels, both orally and in writing, in relation to counseling, discipline, grievance and performance evaluation procedures
Advise department on the appropriate means for dealing with operational and/or employee behavior problems
Interpret the terms of negotiated agreements, department policies, attendance rules and civil Service law as they may apply to the situation. Advice may include recommendations for counseling or discipline, a referral to EHS or EAP, or other action as appropriate
Perform fact-finding activities in relation to employee grievances and disciplinary cases, draft disciplinary charges, conduct agency level hearings, monitor the timely processing of grievances, and prepare an agency level decision
Conduct investigations by using interviewing and interrogation techniques
Prepare notices of discipline in accordance with employee contracts
Work constructively with managers and union officials in both informal problem resolution forums and in formal labor/management meetings
Attempt to resolve problems at the lowest possible level. Advise first step reviewers on the appropriate response to formal grievances
Conduct second step grievance meetings and writing decisions. Assist OER in obtaining information as requested. Interpret negotiated agreements, applicable laws, rules and regulations, and department policies. Make sound recommendations to managers and supervisor in relation to the above
Review appropriateness of unsatisfactory performance evaluations and answer questions across the program and union spectrum about the general evaluation process as well as individual evaluations. Work with supervisors to prepare appropriate evaluations and to address employee rebuttal
Collect and analyze information from managers that support referrals to Employee Health Services for fitness-for-duty examinations
Collect and analyze information and provide guidance to managers as needed regarding special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Four years of labor relations experience, which includes directing the implementation of collective bargaining agreements; representing a company in negotiations; and directing or participating in labor management committees; providing expert advice and assistance to program managers and supervisors in disciplinary matters; and reviewing and evaluating policies and procedures
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience
Five years of labor relations experience, which includes directing the implementation of collective bargaining agreements; representing a company in negotiations; and directing or participating in labor management committees; providing expert advice and assistance to program managers and supervisors in disciplinary matters; and reviewing and evaluating policies and procedures
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience
Six years of labor relations experience, which includes directing the implementation of collective bargaining agreements; representing a company in negotiations; and directing or participating in labor management committees; providing expert advice and assistance to program managers and supervisors in disciplinary matters; and reviewing and evaluating policies and procedures
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience
Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list
Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-B/C service in a title SG-16 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law
Preferred
Prior experience in Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Human Resources at a state agency in interpreting and administering labor contracts, conducting investigations, representing a party at arbitrations/hearings
Company
New York State Department of State
One of the oldest and most diverse agencies in state government, works to make New York a more welcoming, equitable, and prosperous place for all who call it home.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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