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Duties Description Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center is recruiting a Human Resources Specialist 1 to performance a variety 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 Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center's Human Resource Office, and 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 Minimum Qualifications 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, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee 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 of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five (5) years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six (6) years of experience. OR 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 Trainee 1 if they have four (4) years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee 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 of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five (5) years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six (6) years of experience.

To be advanced to the full performance level, Human Resources Specialist 1, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship. OR 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 Trainee 2 if they have five (5) years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee 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 of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five (5) years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six (6) years of experience.

To be advanced to the full performance level, Human Resources Specialist 1, you must successfully complete a 1 year of the traineeship. OR Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on a current Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list. Appointment from this eligible list would be as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 and to be advanced to the full performance level, Human Resources Specialist 1, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.

OR Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list. Appointment from this eligible list would be as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 and to be advanced to the full performance level, Human Resources Specialist 1, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship. OR Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including: 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 programs Background checks will be required. Additional Comments: Salary range listed encompasses the hiring rate of a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (SG-NS) through the job rate of a Human Resources Specialist 1 (SG-18). Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1, NS=SG-14: $59,204 Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2, NS=SG-16: $66,023 Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18: $70,139 - $87,034 Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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