Hr Specialist

Westchester County Department of Human Resources is recruiting for a Human Resources Specialist. Under direct supervision, the successful candidate is responsible for administrative and technical work in the field of public human resource management in one or more of the following areas: Classification/compensation, local jurisdiction administration, general human resource administration, selection and recruitment, training, examination administration or automated roster/personnel record administration. This is the entry-level professional class of this series and while assignment may be to one or more of these areas, incumbents are expected to become knowledgeable in all. Supervision is not a requirement of this position. Does related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Either (a) a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in HR Management or a closely related field; or (b) Master’s Degree in Public Administration; or (c) satisfactory completion of 30 credits and 3 years of HR experience, one of which primarily involved one or more of the following activities: job classification, job evaluation, interviewing, recruiting, specification writing, training, or examinations preparation; or (d) satisfactory completion of 30 credits and 3 years of supervisory or technical public HR experience in an office responsible for administering New York State Civil Service laws.

Substitutions

Satisfactory completion of an additional 30 credits may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to two years of the above stated experience, exclusive of the one year of specialized experience in (b). Satisfactory of completion of a Master’s Degree in HR Management or closely related field may be substituted for the one year of specialized experience in (b). Satisfactory completion of a one-year Public Administration internship in New York State civil service administration may be substituted for two years of the above stated experience.

Must possess a valid NY State Driver’s License at time of appointment.

This is a Civil Service position that will require the successful candidate to be appointed from a list of eligible candidates, following examination.

COME JOIN OUR HR TEAM!

Westchester County Department of Human Resources offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, paid leave and NYS retirement plan.

Interviewing Immediately. Please submit a cover letter and resume to .

: Please indicate HR Specialistin the subject line of your e-mail.

Westchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Westchester County

Westchester County, located in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, covers 500 square miles and has a population of over one million. Originally home to Native Americans, who were members of the Lenape tribe, it is today a rich mix of many cultures and landscapes. The County is a blend of bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque towns as well as open spaces and a network of beautiful parks. The County is also an intellectual capital, boasting a highly educated workforce, competitive colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, world changing non-profits, and cutting-edge research centers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,195.00 - $73,785.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person