Human Resources Specialist 1 (NY HELPS), SG-18

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Job Opening APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: May 1, 2026 JOB TITLE : Human Resources Specialist 1 (NY HELPS), SG-18 or Human Resources Specialist Trainee (NY HELPS), SG-NS, M/C LOCATION : Albany APPOINTMENT TYPE : Permanent JURISDICTION CLASS : Competitive DEPARTMENT : Human Resources: 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12245: BASIC FUNCTION: Under the general supervision of a Human Resources Specialist 2, the incumbent of this position will act as a Human Resources generalist and provide a variety of services to department management and staff. WORK PERFORMED: - Oversee the performance program/evaluation cycle process for agency staff. Monitor due dates and work directly with managers to fulfill negotiated agreement requirements. - Oversee the probationary period and traineeship evaluation process for appropriate agency staff. - Provide technical assistance and guidance to program managers as it relates to employee evaluation processes. - Work closely with program managers and staff to effectively carry out HR initiatives and negotiated agreement requirements. - Review, analyze and respond to program requests. - Prepare correspondence for appointments, probationary periods, trainee advances, etc....