Human Resource Administrator I

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware is seeking a Human Resource Administrator to serve as an HRBP for one or more state agencies. Based onsite in Delaware, you will partner with agency leadership to shape and deliver strategic HR priorities and act as a liaison between the Department of Human Resources and assigned agencies.

The role involves travel between New Castle and Kent Counties, advisory work, analysis, compliance support, and HR operations, with opportunities to influence workforce policy and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Four years HR experience, or three years plus a statewide HR certification.
• Three years SME experience for inquiries and challenges.
• Two years developing and evaluating HR policies and procedures.
• Two years supervising staff.
• Two years establishing goals aligned with the organization’s mission.
• Six months’ HR operations planning and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and recommendations to employees and management on HR issues.
• Serve as a specialist or generalist across HR functions for assigned agencies.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal HR laws.
• Analyze inquiries, assess impact, and deliver recommendations.
• Explain HR actions to agencies and report workplace risks.
• Use HRIS and other systems to research and report data.
• Conduct interviews, meetings, and presentations.
• Support payroll data and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

HR advisory skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Job description

The State of Delaware is seeking a Human Resource Administrator to serve as a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for one or more state agencies. In this onsite role based in Delaware, you will partner with agency leadership to help shape and deliver strategic human resources priorities, acting as a liaison between the Department of Human Resources and assigned agencies.

Working across DHR locations in New Castle and Kent Counties, this position includes travel between locations and involves a mix of advisory work, analysis, compliance support, and HR operations support.

What you'll do

• Provide guidance, direction, and recommendations to employees and management using findings, rules, regulations, policies, guidelines, and precedents relevant to assigned human resources areas.
• Perform professional HR work as a specialist in one or more HR functions, or as a generalist covering all HR functions for one or more assigned agencies, depending on agency size and operations.
• Apply, explain, and help ensure compliance with state and federal HR laws, including rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze inquiries, needs, and challenges; assess organizational impact; evaluate options; and deliver recommendations.
• Explain and support human resources related actions and recommendations for assigned agencies.
• Identify and report workplace risk management issues to leadership, such as safety and health concerns.
• Research and evaluate information from multiple sources and document findings in narrative and statistical reports.
• Use automated human resources information systems and other computerized systems to research and report data, and may perform quality reviews of data within systems.
• Conduct special assignments and studies.
• Participate in interviews, meetings, conference calls, and/or presentations.
• When needed, calculate and resolve discrepancies and report data for an agency's payroll.

Required education and experience

• Possess a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Meet one of the following experience pathways:
  • Four years of professional human resources experience.
  • Three years of professional human resources experience AND a Statewide Human Resource Certification or a professional human resource certification.
• Three years of experience providing subject matter expertise to employees and/or management on inquiries and challenges in assigned HR function(s).
• Two years' experience developing and evaluating HR policies and procedures.
• Two years' experience in staff supervision, including planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Two years' experience establishing goals, objectives, and priorities aligned with an organization’s overall mission.
• Six months' experience in human resource management that includes planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing HR operations for at least one HR function.

Technology you may use

• Federal E-Verify
• Human resources information systems
• Other computerized systems

Selection process

• The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based on a rating of education, training, and experience as they relate to the position requirements.
• It is essential to provide complete and accurate information, including dates of employment, job title, and job duties.
• After submitting online, future correspondence related to the application will be sent via email.

Hiring conditions and accommodations

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• All new hires must report to Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.
• Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during all phases of the application and employment process.
• Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or visiting delawarerelay.com.
• For ADA accommodations or general applicant support, call [phone] or email [e-mail].

Benefits information

For details about the comprehensive benefit package, visit: https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/