Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 - HELPS

New York State Civil Service
Rochester, NY

NY HELP Yes

Agency Insurance Fund, State

Title Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 - HELPS

Occupational Category Administrative or General Management

Salary Grade 14

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $56655 to $70869 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Monroe

Street Address 100 Chestnut Street, Suite 400

City Rochester

State NY

Zip Code 14604

Duties Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Assist with onboarding new hires.- Track new hires on Orientation Tracking Spreadsheet.- Maintain the Onboarding Calendar.- Create DocuShare folders.- Work with NYSIF managers to set up day one orientations.- Work with Property Services on badging, processing new hire paperwork, completing I-9 verifications and assisting with periodic audits. - Assist fellow property services team members on day-to-day operations and employee requests.- Oversee both small and large capital projects.- Assist in record keeping and timely reports.- Schedule interviews for on-site managers as needed. - Attend local career fairs. - Assist with resume screening. - Other occupational duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications - Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list for this title; OR- One year of permanent, competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Titles eligible for transfer include but aren't limited to: Administrative Assistant 1 and 2, Program Aide, Office Assistant 3, Office Assistant 3 (Calculations), Office Assistant 3 (Human Resources); OR- Four years of experience* performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition.*An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree or higher may substitute for four years of experience.Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position. NYSIF is not currently enrolled in eVerify, which is a requirement for certain types of employment verifications.

Additional Comments For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.Fringe Benefits: - Competitive Compensation.- Future Career Growth Potential. - Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment.- Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals. - Paid State and Federal Holidays.- Full Medical, Vision, and Dental. - Retirement Options. - Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).- Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.NY HELPS Program:This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. 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 send an email to NYSIF's Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at [email protected].

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Kayla Burns

Telephone

Fax (518) 437-1618

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street PO Box 66699

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12206

Notes on Applying Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected], referencing the Vacancy ID number and title in the subject line.

Posted 2026-02-12

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