Personnel Assistant I (HELPS)
DEPARTMENT: Albany County Department of Human Resources
SALARY RANGE: $46,013-$51,013
WORK LOCATION & HOURS: 112 State Street, Albany, NY 12207, 8:30A-4:30P M-F
BENEFITS:
Generous Paid Time-Off
NYS Retirement System
Work-Life Balance
Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:
This is responsible clerical work in processing personnel transactions for employees. The work is varied depending upon the as- signed personnel unit. This worker has been trained to perform the specialized functions in a personnel operation. The work is per- formed under supervision with the availability of superiors to provide direction and assistance in new tasks or where a policy is not yet established. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:
A.Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least Associate's Degree in Business Administration or a closely re- lated field; OR;
B.Graduation from High School or possession of a High School equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience in clerical work involving public contact, including or supplemented by one (1) year of experience in human resources functions, including benefits, payroll, worker's compensation, insurance, training, and/or recruitment.
Please submit a copy of your resume with this application.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES:
...
Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title. This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program-designated title. The HELP Program is a temporary program designed to help local government employers address current staffing issues. Traditionally, the titles filled under the HELP Program required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered for employment. For the duration of the program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a HELP Program position. At the close of the program, this position will revert to competi- tive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through the HELP Program will be granted competitive class status wit hout the need to partici- pate in a competitive exam.
DEPARTMENT: Albany County Department of Human Resources
SALARY RANGE: $46,013-$51,013
WORK LOCATION & HOURS: 112 State Street, Albany, NY 12207, 8:30A-4:30P M-F
BENEFITS:
Generous Paid Time-Off
NYS Retirement System
Work-Life Balance
Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:
This is responsible clerical work in processing personnel transactions for employees. The work is varied depending upon the as- signed personnel unit. This worker has been trained to perform the specialized functions in a personnel operation. The work is per- formed under supervision with the availability of superiors to provide direction and assistance in new tasks or where a policy is not yet established. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:
A.Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least Associate's Degree in Business Administration or a closely re- lated field; OR;
B.Graduation from High School or possession of a High School equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience in clerical work involving public contact, including or supplemented by one (1) year of experience in human resources functions, including benefits, payroll, worker's compensation, insurance, training, and/or recruitment.
Please submit a copy of your resume with this application.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES:
...
Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title. This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program-designated title. The HELP Program is a temporary program designed to help local government employers address current staffing issues. Traditionally, the titles filled under the HELP Program required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered for employment. For the duration of the program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a HELP Program position. At the close of the program, this position will revert to competi- tive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through the HELP Program will be granted competitive class status wit hout the need to partici- pate in a competitive exam.
Job ID: 518010863
Originally Posted on: 4/20/2026
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