Human Resources Generalist 2

State of Connecticut - Department of Administrative Services; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Work-life balance

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), invites current CT employees to apply for a Human Resources Generalist 2 opening within the HR Services Unit at the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS).

The role will support recruitment, maintain CORE-CT and HRIS data, perform audits, advise on HR policies, and collaborate with agency teams to deliver HR solutions.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of professional experience in human resources management or equal employment opportunity/affirmative action or labor relations management.
• One (1) year of General Experience at the junior working level in HR management or equal employment opportunity/affirmative action or labor relations management.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for up to four years of experience under substitutions.

Responsibilities

• Advises agency staff on human resources policies and procedures, proper organizational structure and use of job classifications.
• Partners with DAS service delivery teams to deliver HR solutions for agency needs.
• Communicates with managers, bargaining unit representatives and other stakeholders to ensure cooperative relationships.
• Approves classifications and position management transactions and ensures proper organizational structure.
• Maintains and ensures accuracy of human resources information systems and records.
• Administers recruitment processes using JobAps.

Skills

HR management

Laws & policies

HR policies

HRIS

Labor relations

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JobAps

CORE-CT

HRIS

Job description

Are you a current State of Connecticut employee looking to advance your career?� Are you an innovative human resources professional looking for the next step in your career?� If so, we encourage you to read the posting below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) invites current State of CT employees to apply for an anticipated�Human Resources Generalist 2�opening within the HR Services Unit at the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS).

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a state employee, you would continue to have access to the following:

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

THE ROLE

The Human Resources Generalist 2 will report to the HR Generalist 3 assigned to the HR Services Unit. The selected candidate will also assist the recruitment unit with recruitments as needed. The selected candidate will be accountable for providing onsite agency support, including but not limited to, maintaining the Human Resources Information System, reporting and data analysis, performing audits, employee relations, new employee onboarding, and general state human resources administration.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

• Maintain all human resources records and transactions for employees within the Human Resources Information System (CORE-CT), including but not limited to, processing positions, new hires, reclassifications, seniority, and salary adjustments;
• Partner with and advise agency managers and staff on human resources policies;
• Use human resources metrics and analytics to make business decisions;
• Assist the HR Services Supervisor with initiatives and implementation of new processes to continue improving efficiencies and effectiveness of service;
• Collaborate with dedicated Human Resource teams and employees in specialty administrative areas such as leaves, benefits, workers' compensation, and labor relations, enabling you to coordinate the end-to-end HR solutions to meet any operational challenge;
• Assist the HR Recruitment Unit with administering the recruitment process utilizing JobAps, including clearing mandatory lists, interviewing, selection, and on-boarding hires.

Additionally, applications to this recruitment may be used for vacancies in this job class at any state agency listed below:

• Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS)
• Department of Administrative Services Small Agency Resource Team (DAS SmART)
• Department of Children and Families (DCF)
• Department of Correction (DOC)
• Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
• Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP)
• Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP)
• Department of Labor (DOL)
• Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DHMAS)
• Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
• Department of Public Health (DPH)
• Department of Revenue Services (DRS)
• Department of Social Services (DSS)
• Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday - Friday
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• First shift
• Located primarily at Central office (39 Woodland Street, Hartford), with occasional statewide travel to other school locations
• Once training is successfully completed, a hybrid schedule (combination of in-office and telework) will be available based on business needs, in accordance with the Telework Policy.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Administrative Services this class is deployed at an agency and is accountable for independently performing a full range of human resources duties as an agency business partner.

In a state agency outside of the State's centralized Human Resources structure this class will be accountable for independently performing a full range of human resources and other related duties.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Advises agency staff on human resources policies and procedures, proper organizational structure and use of appropriate job classifications, talent needs, to include but not limited to advising on the availability and expiration of eligible lists, etc.;�
• Partners with DAS service delivery teams and specialized units to appropriately deliver solutions for agency human resources needs;�
• Communicates with agency managers, bargaining unit representatives and other interested parties to ensure cooperative relationships;�
• Approves agency’s classification and position management transactions and ensures proper organizational structure;�
• Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures;�
• Advises employees on matters related to employment, career development, transfer, separation, recruitment, examinations, and/or compensation;�
• Performs job audits, or other fact finding techniques, related to individual job classification and job classification studies;�
• Facilitates human resource transactions, including promotions, demotions, transfers;
• Maintains human resource information systems within assigned agency;
• Independently handles reclassification grievances;�
• Administers various areas of the recruitment process, including clearing of mandatory lists, interviewing, selection and on-boarding hires;�
• Prepares or oversees the preparation and maintenance of relevant documentation and records;�
• Counsels and makes referrals to employee assistance programs;�
• Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Ensures all records, files and folders are maintained, updated and digitized, where applicable;
• May assist, coordinate, implement, oversee, and/or provide training and/or staff development programs;�
• May support related agency strategic needs;�
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of
  • human resources management;
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, policies and procedures;
  • employment practices related to civil rights, equal employment opportunity, job classification, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefit programs, pay administration, workers compensation;
  • human resources information systems;�
  • labor relations;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;�
  • conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to
  • work effectively in a matrixed organization;�
  • analyze and balance customer’s needs with laws, regulations, policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements;
  • supervise;�
  • strategically plan including succession planning;�
  • apply innovative solutions to organizational problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of professional experience in human resources management or equal employment opportunity/affirmative action or labor relations management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the junior working level in human resources management or equal employment opportunity/affirmative action or labor relations management.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Human Resources Generalist 1, Human Resources Associate, or Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in human resources management, labor relations, business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
• For state employees one (1) year as a Human Resources Generalist 1, Human Resources�Associate, or Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1 may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with CORE-CT, including workforce administration, position management, and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system
• Experience maintaining employee records using a Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Experience interpreting and advising employees on human resources policies, procedures, and collective bargaining (union) agreements
• Experience managing recruitment using the state’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS), JobAps
• Experience managing job data transactions within CORE-CT
• Experience using attention to detail on multiple assignments in environments with changing priorities or deadlines

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.