Human Resources Specialist 1/Trainee 1/2 - Albany (NY HELPS)

About the position Responsibilities • Serve as a liaison for the Performance Management Unit, providing assistance and guidance on performance management activities. • Prepare and process performance development and traineeship plans for employees. • Track annual and temporary traineeships and evaluations. • Assist with processing performance evaluation paperwork for new hires and changes in supervision. • Review and process terminations according to agency policy. • Facilitate audits of HC, HRS, and NYSTEP transactions. • Review and process probation extension and second probation requests. • Assist with suspension transactions in line with agency guidance. • Review and process traineeship fast tracking requests. • Collaborate with Recruitment staff to address Out of Title Work Grievances. Requirements • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. • Customer service experience. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. • Ability to prioritize workload independently. • Experience with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and Human Capital Management (HCM). • Ability to maintain relationships across diverse stakeholders. Nice-to-haves • Experience with processing HCM transactions. • Ability to work under time constraints and manage shifting priorities. Benefits • 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year. • Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program). • Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans. • Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost. • Membership in the NYS Employee's Retirement System. • NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan. • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for full-time employees. • Tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses. • Paid Parental Leave. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job