Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations), SG

New York State

  • Albany, NY
  • $86,773-108,413 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Duties Description The New York Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, more transparent and resilient financial system that benefits New Yorkers and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation, and operational excellence, DFS is responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health and stability of the financial entities we regulate; and driving economic growth through responsible innovation.
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) is seeking candidates for the position of Human Resources Specialist 2 Labor Relations in the Office of Human Resources. The incumbent will assist in the administration of and supervise staff in the performance of duties related to performance management, labor relations, and advising program staff on personnel matters. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Provides information concerning policies, procedures and interpretation and administration of various contract provisions to program managers and supervisors;
  • Schedules and conducts 2nd Step hearings of contract/non-contract grievances for represented bargaining units; CSEA and PEF, as well as for Management-Confidential. Obtains all the necessary information to either resolve the grievance or write a complete decision;
  • Oversees the agency time and attendance program. Conducts time and attendance reviews and provides guidance and direction to agency supervisors/managers in the handling of time and attendance issues. Prepares Time and Attendance Notices of Discipline (for PEF and CSEA) and represents the agency at time and attendance hearings and/or arbitration hearings;
  • Investigates allegations of misconduct and prepares investigative material, along with reports for review of findings and recommendations. Conducts interrogations, as necessary;
  • Participates in the administration of agency discipline process, including but not limited to: prepares and issues Notices of Discipline, as necessary: schedules and conducts Agency Level Review Meetings for Notices of Discipline: negotiates and obtains settlement if possible, and with Management approval: for CSEA Notices of Discipline, prepares and presents cases at Expedited Arbitration: for PEF, assists in preparation of cases for arbitration and may have the responsibility of presenting cases at arbitration, depending on complexity, which includes identification of witnesses and documents necessary as evidence and preparing witnesses for testimony: and, as necessary, researches and prepares closing briefs;
  • Processes Performance Evaluation Appeals, as necessary;
  • Consults with the Office of Employee Relations (OER) with respect to contract interpretation for discipline and grievance issues. For grievances this can be in relation to implication at the 2nd Step (Agency), 3rd Step (OER) or at arbitration/triage;
  • Participates in the labor-management meetings as a representative of Management at Statewide Labor-Management meetings, as well as NYC and Albany Health and Safety; and
  • Participates as needed in any special projects assigned to the Office of Human Resources Management/Labor Relations.
Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Organizational and multi-tasking skills, with attention to detail.
  • High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and strong work ethic.
Appointment Method:List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list #38-970010 for Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations).Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Information regarding transfer eligibility may be available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at http://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/.Please Note that under Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two consecutive upward 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment if such transfers would exceed two salary grades.Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.Salary: $86,773 - $108,413Appointment Status: PermanentTravel: 30%Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

New York State