Personnel Administrator

Distinguishing Features of the Class:

These duties involve the responsibility for administering the elements of a variety of personnel related activities in an agency. The work is performed in accordance with laws, rules and regulations pertaining to personnel transactions proposed new personnel programs such as health insurance, attendance rules, payroll procedures and related matters. Emphasis in this position is in employee relations, programs and staff development. Work is performed under the general direction of the agency head with wide leeway exercised in overseeing the daily operation of the unit or in the development of proposed new personnel procedures or operations. Supervision may be exercised over a specialized unit of personnel employees. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

• Supervises and maintains the recording and keeping of a variety of personnel data such as attendance records, applications, payroll procedures, retirement forms and necessary personnel reports;
• Participates in staff conference to discuss and recommend changes in personnel, staff development, fringe benefits, and employer-employee relationships;
• Supervises the processing and/or the maintenance of personnel records and personnel activities, changes and records;
• Works with consultants from the private and the public sector to develop procedures to administer programs affecting personnel matters such as time/leave attendance records;
• Participates in the formulation and research of special projects and studies in the human resources field;
• Supervises activities in the filing of reports with Workers' Compensation and Insurance Companies;
• Resolves difficult employee concerns regarding benefits, payroll, or worker's compensation issues;
• Works with the officials and designated employees in obtaining information on personnel transactions;
• May participate in labor and employee negotiations;
• May participate in resolving employee grievances;
• Supervises technical and clerical staff.
• Prepares a variety of records and reports.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Good knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of public personnel administration;
• Good knowledge of the structure and operation of a municipal government;
• Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment;
• Ability to study personnel issues in such areas as staffing needs, recruitment, selection and placement of employees and employer-employee relationship;
• Ability to analyze jobs, functions and personnel problems;
• Ability to prepare accurate and concise reports;
• Ability to work in automated personnel databases and systems;
• Ability to work with people effectively;
• Accuracy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration, included or supplemented by twelve (12) graduate credits* in the discipline of human resources or personnel management; OR,

B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of professional experience in the administration of benefits, payroll, employment, worker's compensation or labor or employee relations with a public or private agency; OR,

C. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's Degree and four (4) years of experience as defined in B) above.

NOTE: A transcript of courses must be supplied. A minimum of four (4) classes in Human Resources must be completed in order to be eligible for the examination under A).

Juris. Class: Competitive

Salary : $71,799 maximum salary based on qualifications and experience Schedule : Full-Time (35 Hours/Wk) 8:30am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri Location : Albany County Department of Human Resources (112 State St., Albany, NY) Appointment : Competitive

About Albany County

Albany County is a unique blend of rural, urban and suburban communities. It's the ideal place to live, work and raise a family as we offer competitive salaries, a generous benefits package, and plenty of chances to explore your professional career.

Our employment opportunities are wide ranging with departments that include those offering direct programs and services to our constituents such as the Department for Aging, Department for Children, Youth and Families and Departments of Health and Mental Health as well as those departments which offer support like General Services, Human Resources and Information Services.

The Veterans Service Bureau, Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center and Department of Social Services workforce also provide important services to our residents and those who travel through Albany County each day.

With 19 municipalities, our villages, towns and cities will impress you with their beauty, food, lodging, shopping, and ample entertainment. Whether you hike our trails, bike on our paths, visit our parks and museums, fish in our streams and brooks, or change your career path, you'll find it all here.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,799.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person