Human Resource Manager I

Delaware LLC; Delaware; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Correction seeks a Labor Relations Manager I to oversee disciplinary processes, provide guidance to managers, and represent the agency in meetings, grievance and arbitration hearings, and contract negotiations. The role supervises professional staff and ensures HR compliance across 24/7 operations.

It requires strong analysis, policy development, and HRIS/data reporting skills, with collaboration across employees, supervisors and leadership.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in performing professional human resource work in support of a human resource function.
• Two years’ experience in interviewing employees, management or others to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action.
• One year of experience in providing subject matter expertise to employees, management or others on inquiries and/or challenges in assigned human resource function(s).
• One year of experience in developing and evaluating human resource policies or procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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, performs professional human resource work specializing in one or more human resource functions or for all HR functions of one or more assigned agencies.
• Applies, explains, and ensures compliance with state and federal HR laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Analyses inquiries, needs and challenges; assesses organizational impact; evaluates alternatives/options and makes recommendations.
• Explains and supports HR 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 HRIS or other systems to research and report on data; may perform data quality reviews.
• Conducts special assignments and studies.
• Participates in interviews, meetings, conference calls and/or presentations.
• May calculate, resolve discrepancies and report on data for payroll.

Skills

Professional HR experience

Interviewing

Policy development

Staff supervision knowledge

Data analysis and reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Summary Statement

The Department of Correction employs approximately 2,600 employees, union and non-union covered in 24hour/7day facilities/operations. This position provides labor relation management to support the Department of Correction. The incumbent manages all disciplinary issues and provides guidance to managers. Additionally, this position provides representation at meetings, Grievance and Arbitration Hearings, Contract Negotiations, and supervises professional level staff.

Summary Statement

The Department of Correction employs approximately 2,600 employees, union and non-union covered in 24hour/7day facilities/operations. This position provides labor relation management to support the Department of Correction. The incumbent manages all disciplinary issues and provides guidance to managers. Additionally, this position provides representation at meetings, Grievance and Arbitration Hearings, Contract Negotiations, and supervises professional level staff.

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. 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 Manager I

Applicants must possess at least one of the following:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Four years of professional human resource experience.
• Three years of professional human resource experience AND a Statewide Human Resource Certification or professional human resource certification.

In addition to the above requirement, applicants must meet all of the job requirements below:

• Three years’ experience in performing professional human resource work in support of a human resource function.
• Two years’ experience in interviewing employees, management or others to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action.
• One year of experience in providing subject matter expertise to employees, management or others on inquiries and/or challenges in assigned human resource function(s).
• One year of experience in developing and evaluating human resource policies or procedures.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy . More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process. Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process. 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.

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.

Benefits

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

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].

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.