Review Vacancy
TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2 - Albany
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $86773 to $108413 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Do you have a passion to help others? Do you take pride in your work and ensuring the best for those you have helped? Do you consider yourself a team leader and want to ensure the best for that team?
The Personnel Office is looking for someone with such qualities to add to their recruitment department. The recruitment team specializes in all areas of staffing, recruitment, classification and exam planning. We share a commitment to connecting our agency programs to skillful, experienced talent.
The incumbent will supervise, monitor, and lead staff within the Recruitment Unit to provide assistance, advocacy, guidance and advice on all facets of recruitment, classification, and examination requests. The incumbent will perform a wide range of classification and recruitment activities in accordance with Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations, policies and procedures.
• Research, plan, and prepare classification requests
• Participate in examination planning and development activities
• Provide guidance and assistance to program staff regarding appointment, promotion, transfer, and status of employees
• Serve as a liaison with control agencies and other organizations as required
• Prepare routine correspondence and report
• Review personnel transactions prepared by staff for accuracy
• Prepare and review job postings, posting results, eligible list candidates’, and nominated candidates for appointment
• Train and evaluate staff accordingly
• Collaborate with program area representatives to find solutions for hard to recruit titles and/or locations
• Participate in other special projects as assigned
The Personnel Office works in a team setting creating a collaborative environment which supports staff growth and development. Employees are expected to exhibit professionalism through a consistent commitment to the development and maintenance of excellent work relationships with others, including DOL employees and staff from various control agencies.
Minimum Qualifications As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Reassignment Qualifications (DOL employees only):
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a Human Resources Specialist 2; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Human Resources Specialist 2 eligible list for this location, if one exists.
52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications (DOL employees only):
To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the Department of Labor promotion field and have one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1. If 3 or fewer qualified Department of Labor Human Resources Specialist 1 respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified Human Resources Specialist 1 without further examination.
Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.
52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 21 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service.
70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 23 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service.
Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit
Provisional Qualifications (DOL Employees Only):
To be eligible candidates must be a qualified Department of Labor employee and have one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1. The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Ability to work independently and with others
•Ability to handle multiple and shifting priorities
•Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
•Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders
•Familiar with creating reports and tracking spreadsheets
•Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite
Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.
If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.
Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.
Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.
Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
•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 for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
•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 to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
•Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
•Paid Parental Leave
Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers - the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us
DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
Email Address YourDOLJourneyIsHere@labor.ny.gov
Address
1220 Washington Ave, Building 12
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor.
https://on.ny.gov/apply2dol
Vacancy: 216373
Title: Human Resources Specialist 2 - Albany
Location: Albany
Please submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications, including specific experience with dates. It is essential to clearly describe qualifying education and experience when applying; vague or incomplete information may lead to disqualification.
Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications.
All documents must be received by: June 3rd, 2026
Upload all documents as unlocked and accessible files.
If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please contact: YourDOLJourneyisHere@labor.ny.gov
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)