Senior HR & Labor Relations Specialist

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thirteen paid holidays

Paid vacation leave

Paid personal leave

Paid sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking an HR Specialist in Labor Relations to investigate misconduct, draft disciplinary notices, and support grievance handling. The role may involve supervising staff and assisting in labor relations programs, with interview-based travel and potential telecommuting discussed.

Promotion or transfer options exist within Civil Service, with eligibility requirements outlined for retention and lateral moves.

Qualifications

• Promotion: One year of service as a Human Resources Specialist 1 Labor Relations and reachable on the current Civil Service list for Human Resources Specialist 2 Labor Relations.
• Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent 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.
• Provisional appointment: One year of service as a Human Resources Specialist 1 or Human Resources Specialist 1 (LR).

Responsibilities

• Investigates instances of employee misconduct.
• Drafts Notices of Discipline and manages time and attendance discipline cases.
• Assists Managers in administering the various Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Provides support to State Operations in managing concerns with employees.
• May supervise one or more Human Resources Specialist(s) 1 (Grade 18).
• Responds to contract and/or non-contract grievances at the step 1 or 2 level.
• Assists in administration of a District Labor Relations program.
• Provides various training relevant to Employee and Labor Relations to supervisors and other OPWDD employees.

Job description

The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking an HR Specialist in Labor Relations to investigate misconduct, draft disciplinary notices, and support grievance handling. The role may involve supervising staff and assisting in labor relations programs, with interview-based travel and potential telecommuting discussed.

Promotion or transfer options exist within Civil Service, with eligibility requirements outlined for retention and lateral moves.