Human Resources Specialist 1 Labor Relations/Trainee 1/2

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities seeks a Labor Relations professional to plan, develop, and direct the Labor Relations program, oversee bargaining implementations, represent the agency in negotiations, and advise managers on disciplinary matters.

Applicants should have extensive labor relations experience, including bargaining, policy review, and training material development; the role aligns with NY HELPS program contexts and statewide HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Four years of labor relations experience including directing the implementation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Five years of labor relations experience including negotiations and labor management committees.
• Six years of labor relations experience with policy review and disciplinary matters.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and direct the labor relations program.
• Direct the implementation of collective bargaining agreements and participate in negotiations.
• Advise program managers on disciplinary matters and review policies and procedures.
• Develop training materials on employee relations, collective bargaining, and contract administration.

Skills

Labor relations

Negotiations

Disciplinary matters

Policy review

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Plans, develops, and directs the labor relations program or a portion of it for an agency or a group of facilities; directs the implementation of collective bargaining agreements; represents the agency in both statewide and agency level negotiations; and directs or participates in labor management committees; provides expert advice and assistance to program managers and supervisors in disciplinary matters; reviews and evaluates policies and procedures; and recommends and implements new and revised ones; reviews and evaluates changes in negotiated agreements; and advises management of their impact on the labor relations program; conducts the most difficult and sensitive hearings and investigations; assesses labor relations training needs; and develops training materials and curricula regarding employee relations, collective bargaining, contract administration, and employee discipline; assists the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations staff in presenting the State’s case at improper practice hearings before the Public Employment Relations Board; develops proposals for funding labor management projects from the various quality of work life committees and assists in their implementation.

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Minimum Qualifications

Competitive:

Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the Current Civil Service Eligible List, Professional Careers Opportunity (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT). Appointment may be made at the traineeship level.

Open Competitive:

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 Labor Relations, NS (equivalent to SG-14):

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.

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 Labor Relations, NS (equivalent to SG-16):

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.

Human Resources Specialist 1 Labor Relations, SG-18:

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.

Substitution:

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.

Transfer:

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

55 B/C Qualifications:

• Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement.
• Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary).
• Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.

Additional Comments

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

• Appointments may also be made at the Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 LR levels. Candidates hired at the entry‑level title (Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 LR) may be advanced to the full‑performance level (Human Resources Specialist 1 LR) following satisfactory completion of two‑years of service. Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 LR through the job rate of a Human Resources Specialist 1 LR.

Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 LR through the job rate of a Human Resources Specialist 1 LR.

• Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 LR: $60,655*
• Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 LR: $67,180*
• Human Resources Specialist 1 LR: $71,119* - $87,286*
• Amounts include Downstate adjustment ($4,000).
• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full‑time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).
• If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at [phone] or email [e-mail] to obtain information and RA forms.
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre‑tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax‑deferred basis.

Paid Holidays and Leave

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
• Eight (8) days of paid sick leave each year, which may carry over from year to year; plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Health Care Coverage

Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

Paid Family Leave

New York Paid Family Leave provides eligible employees job‑protected, paid time off, for up to 12 weeks to:

Bond with a newly born, adopted or fostered child,

Care for a family member with a serious health condition, or

Assist loved ones when a spouse, domestic partner, child or parent is deployed abroad on active military service.

Retirement Program

Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best‑managed and best‑funded public retirement systems in the nation.

***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***