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Human Resources Specialist 1/Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1/Human Resources Trainee 2 (NY HELPS), New York State Psychiatric Institute, P26762


Company : MSCCN


Location : New York City, NY


Created : 2026-04-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

NY HELP Yes Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Human Resources Specialist 1/Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1/Human Resources Trainee 2 (NY HELPS), New York State Psychiatric Institute, P26762 Occupational Category Administrative or General Management Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $56655 to $83286 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 6 AM To 6 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County New York Street Address New York State Psychiatric Institute 1051 Riverside Drive City New York State NY Zip Code 10032 Duties Description New York State Psychiatric Institute is recruiting a Human Resources Specialist 1 to performance a variety Human Resources functions including recruitment, employee benefits, health and safety, and labor relations. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.As a Human Resources Specialist 1, you will work in New York State Psychiatric Institute Human Resource Office and your duties will include: u2022 Preparing employment transactions in accordance with Civil Service Lawu2022 Reviewing and preparing requests for new positions, reclassifications, and increases in minimum hiring ratesu2022 Developing recruitment strategiesu2022 Corresponding with potential applicants about job opportunitiesu2022 Counseling employees as neededu2022 Overseeing the administration of time and attendance rules Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement u2013 Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Human Resources Specialist 1 if they have six (6) 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.Substitution: An associate's degree can substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience; a bacheloru2019s degree can substitute for four (4) years of experience; a masteru2019s degree in a related field can substitute for five (5) years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six (6) years of experience.ORCandidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement u2013 Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 if they have four (4) 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.Substitution: An associate's degree can substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience; a bacheloru2019s degree can substitute for four (4) years of experience; a masteru2019s degree in a related field can substitute for five (5) years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six (6) years of experience.To be advanced to the full performance level, Human Resources Specialist 1, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.ORCandidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement u2013 Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 if they have five (5) 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.Substitution: An associate's degree can substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience; a bacheloru2019s degree can substitute for four (4) years of experience; a masteru2019s degree in a related field can substitute for five (5) years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six (6) years of experience.To be advanced to the full performance level, Human Resources Specialist 1, you must successfully complete a 1 year of the traineeship.ORCandidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on a current Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list. Appointment from this eligible list would be as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 and to be advanced to the full performance level, Human Resources Specialist 1, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.ORCandidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list. Appointment from this eligible list would be as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 and to be advanced to the full performance level, Human Resources Specialist 1, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.ORCandidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:u2022 NYS medical, dental, & vision insuranceu2022 Access to tuition assistance programsu2022 Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growthu2022 Paid time off u2013 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leaveu2022 NYS Retirement programsBackground checks will be required.Additional Comments: Salary range listed encompasses the hiring rate of a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (SG-NS) through the job rate of a Human Resources Specialist 1 (SG-18).Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1, NS=SG-14: $56,655Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2, NS=SG-16: $63,180Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18: $67,119 - $83,286This position is eligible for a Down State adjustment of $4,000. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 212-795-0786 Email Address Address Street New York State Psychiatric Institute 1051 Riverside Drive City New York State NY Zip Code 10032 Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.