Human Resource Advisor I ACT Case Manager

Delaware LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available for disabled

Disability support resources

Job summary

The State of Delaware is seeking an HR Advisor I to manage all aspects of absence compliance work, including tracking under FMLA, paid leave programs, workers’ compensation, and disability programs. The incumbent ensures accurate calculation of benefit and leave payments and supports related HR processes.

Responsibilities include applying HR laws, guiding employees and managers, and contributing to compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• At least one year of professional HR experience.
• Two years of paraprofessional or administrative support experience in HR.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and recommendations to employees and management based on HR policies and laws.
• Apply and explain compliance with state and federal HR laws, rules, and procedures.
• Assist in analyzing data, reporting, and supporting HR initiatives and investigations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and participate in interviews, meetings and trainings.
• Support payroll-related data accuracy and reporting where needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

One year HR experience

Two years paraprofessional or admin support experience

Job description

Summary Statement

The incumbent in this position handles all aspects of the Absence Compliance Tracker (ACT) in EStar and fully manages leave cases including the Family Medical Leave Act, Donated Leave, Worker’s Compensation, Paid Parental Leave and The Disability Insurance Program (including Short-term Disability and Long-Term Disability). The Incumbent is also responsible for accurately calculating benefit and leave payments for applicable leave-related cases.

Summary Statement

The incumbent in this position handles all aspects of the Absence Compliance Tracker (ACT) in EStar and fully manages leave cases including the Family Medical Leave Act, Donated Leave, Worker’s Compensation, Paid Parental Leave and The Disability Insurance Program (including Short-term Disability and Long-Term Disability). The Incumbent is also responsible for accurately calculating benefit and leave payments for applicable leave-related cases.

Essential Functions

Professional human resource work is characterized by the application of human resource theories, principles and models to support the administration of human resource functions; as well as the use of knowledge, discretion, consultation and independent judgment in applying and/or interpreting human resource laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures to address a variety of human resource activities, challenges, issues and assignments. Work often involves review, evaluation, consultation, and recommendations of specific courses of action to be taken, through collaboration with employees, supervisors, managers, and others, and in compliance with human resource laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed.

• Provides guidance, direction and recommendations to employees, management and others based on findings, rules, regulations, policies, guidelines and precedents that impact assigned area of human resources.


• Depending on the size of an assigned agency and operations, employees perform professional human resource work specializing in one or more human resource functions or perform professional human resource work as a generalist for all human resource functions of one or more assigned agencies.


• Applies, explains, and ensures compliance with state and federal human resource laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.


• Analyzes inquiries, needs and challenges; assesses organizational impact; evaluates alternatives/options and makes recommendations.


• Explains and supports human resource related actions and recommendations.


• Reports workplace risk management issues to leadership (e.g., safety, health).


• Researches, collects, analyzes and evaluates data and information from a variety of sources and documents findings in narrative and statistical reports.


• Utilizes automated human resources information systems or other computerized systems to research and report on data; may perform quality reviews of data in systems.


• Conducts special assignments and studies.


• Participates in interviews, meetings, conference calls and/or presentations.


• May calculate, resolve discrepancies and report on data for an agency’s payroll.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Human Resource Advisor I

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Applicants must possess at least one of the following:


• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher.

OR

• One year of professional human resource experience.

OR

• Two years’ experience in performing paraprofessional or administrative support work for a human resource function. A Statewide Human Resource Certification or professional human resource certification may substitute for one year of experience.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov .

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com .

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail] .

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.