Human Resources Specialist 1

2 weeks ago

Albany, United States New York Housing Trust Fund Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Possible Hybrid Workplace Opportunity

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.

A Civil Service exam is not required for this position. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.

This position is on the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) payroll. HTFC was established as a subsidiary public benefit corporation of the New York State Housing Finance Agency. HTFC’s mission is to further community development through the construction, development, revitalization and preservation of low-income housing, the development and preservation of businesses, the creation of job opportunities, and the development of public infrastructures and facilities.

Job Summary:

This position will perform a wide range of personnel activities across Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA), Housing Finance Agency (HFA), and the Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC). The incumbent will be responsible for position classification, recruitment, onboarding and employee services, for the purpose of staffing, developing, and maintaining an adequate and competent work force. In addition, the incumbent may assist in HCR's labor relations and staff development programs. The salary for this position is $63,266.

Job Duties:

  • Participate in Program area recruitment and onboarding process for the HTFC, DHCR, SONYMA, HFA, and AHC payrolls.
  • Maintain the agency’s applicant tracking system in ADP by creating requisitions, posting positions, updating candidate information, and managing the onboarding of new employees.
  • Conduct employee-oriented services (i.e., employee/supervisory relations, employee insurance, benefits and leave programs, employee probation and evaluation, employee counseling).
  • Assist in labor relations services (i.e., fact finding and investigations for grievances and disciplinary actions, maintaining good union relations and rapport, interpreting and understanding various union contracts.
  • Enter transactions and maintaining data in various information systems, including but not limited to NYS’ Personnel Information Management System and SAP.
  • Assist in the planning, organization and administration of employee recognition and awards programs.
  • Conduct administrative studies and analysis and preparing reports for routine and special projects, as needed.
  • Attend pertinent training sessions and workshops (may participate in training staff).
  • Interface, on a regular basis, with service agencies and outside entities (i.e., the Department of Civil Service, the Division of the Budget, the Governor's Office of Employee Relations, etc.).
  • Work together as an integral part of the Office of Human Resources Management team, interacting with all areas, including Payroll, Time and Attendance, Employee Benefits and Retirement, Labor Relations and Training and Development and Executive staff.
  • Assist in special projects, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of relevant experience

  • Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with information management and applicant tracking systems. Experience with ADP a plus.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with an attention to detail and professionalism in all communications.
  • Well organized and self-motivated with ability to work under pressure, while prioritizing and managing multiple tasks
  • Proficiency in Outlook, MS Word, Excel, Internet search skills, PowerPoint, and the ability to learn new applications quickly.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

What we offer at NYSHCR:

  • Extensive benefits package including paid leave, including excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits with the New York State & Local Employees’ Retirement System.
  • Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals
  • Work life balance benefits including a 37.5 hour work week and paid time off benefits including, vacation, sick, personal days, and Federal Holidays
  • Opportunity for compressed scheduling
  • 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Family Leave

About New York State Homes and Community Renewal:

Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources. We have offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse, and employ a diverse workforce of professionals who are hard-working and committed to serving low and moderate income families. Our mission is far reaching, encompassing single and multifamily housing finance, home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development. We partner regularly with a variety of public and private stakeholders.

Achieving this mission requires a wide range of skills and backgrounds in public policy, administration, real estate, construction. finance, law, and many other areas of expertise. We seek to provide a workplace environment that is productive, flexible, accountable, ethical, and caring. Our employees are empowered to make a difference where they live and work. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement, and family-friendly policies.

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