Human Resources Specialist 2, SG-23

Human Resources Specialist 2, SG-23

Location: One Commerce Plaza, Albany

Business Unit: Human Resources Management

Negotiating Unit: Management Confidential (MC)

Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits. Salary: $86,773 - $108,413

Appointment Status: Contingent Permanent

The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

The Department of Financial Services seeks applicants for the position of Human Resources Specialist 2 in the Office of Human Resources Management located in Albany. The Office of Human Resources Management provides personnel services, staff development, labor relations and employee benefits to staff in various diverse program areas of the Department of Financial Services.

The incumbent will assist in the administration of examination planning, classification and compensation, recruitment, staffing and will provide guidance to program staff on personnel matters. They will supervise staff in their performance of duties as related to all previously listed areas. Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

Develops and maintains relationships with business unit designees to assess recruitment needs;

Evaluates recruitment effectiveness through review and analytical input and feedback;

Handles high volume of agency recruitments from start to completion;

Reviews the status of eligible lists, examination schedules, and existing and anticipated staff requirements to identify critical examination considerations. Confers with agency program managers and Department of Civil Service representatives on possible actions, such as recruitment or accelerated examinations, to resolve critical needs;

Supervises the canvass of eligible lists and arranges for appropriate program supervisory participation in employment interviews;

Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of agency classification requests and justification. Confers with program staff, Department of Civil Service, and Division of the Budget representatives to further explain and support classification proposals;

Participates in the development and implementation of decentralized examinations as authorized by the Department of Civil Service;

Assists in agency examination planning and development with the Department of Civil Service;

Supervises and trains lower level professional staff in the procedures and techniques required to perform their duties;

Reviews and evaluates policies and procedures and work processes; and recommends and implements new and revised ones;

Assists the Human Resources Director with projects related to advancing the agenda for DFS, as assigned;

Schedules and assigns work to subordinate staff; and adjusts workload to reflect changes. Monitors work progress and reviews completed work; and

Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in HR systems, such as NYSTEP, HRIS, ELMS and the Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Leadership and mentoring abilities, and commitment to teamwork.

Excellent written and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and be resourceful in utilizing tools and information.

Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, strong work ethic and customer service focus.

Appointment Method:

List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Human Resources Specialist 2, 38- 969010.

Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Information regarding transfer eligibility may be available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website.

Please note that under Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two consecutive upward 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment if such transfers would exceed two salary grades.

To Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than May 7, 2026 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box HRS2-00709) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Tyler Lebel

Box HRS2-00709

New York State Department of Financial Services

Office of Human Resources Management

One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301

Albany, NY 12257

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All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.