State Human Resource Supervisor

DelDOT; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DelDOT is seeking a State Human Resource Supervisor to oversee statewide compensation functions and supervise HR analysts. The role includes training staff, reviewing pay requests and salary analyses, and ensuring compliance with Merit Rules, FLSA/EEO, and related laws and policies.

The position requires 3+ years in compensation analysis and related HR experience, with leadership responsibilities and project management experience. Strong collaboration with agencies and HR partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher or four years of professional HR experience.
• Three years’ experience in performing human resource analysis and consultation.
• Three years’ experience in providing guidance, direction and recommendations to employees or management.
• Three years’ experience in ensuring compliance with HR laws, rules and procedures.
• One year of project management experience.
• Knowledge of staff supervision gained through coursework or leading staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance, policy and procedure interpretation, eligibility determinations and recommendations to employees and management.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with state and federal HR laws, rules, regulations and policies.
• Analyzes requests and situations and defines solutions and actions.
• Leads meetings and communicates with staff, agency officials and HR partners.
• Conducts research using data from multiple sources and presents findings.
• Develops job aids, forms, or communications for HR areas.
• May participate in service delivery evaluations and vendor interactions.

Skills

HR analysis

Staff supervision

Policy interpretation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Statewide HR Certification

Job description

Summary Statement

This supervisory level position is part of the Central Compensation section & is responsible for assisting in overseeing statewide compensation functions. An important aspect of the role would involve supervision and the training/development of human resource analysts. In addition, this position will assist in the review of work related to pay requests, salary analyses & compensation special projects, all while ensuring compliance with Merit Rules, FLSA/EEO, and other applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. This position will independently lead meetings/conference calls & provide guidance to staff, state agency officials, and HR Business Partners in interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and assuring consistency across departments in policy application.

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

3 years’ experience in compensation analysis.

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, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed.

Provides technical guidance, policy and procedure interpretation, eligibility determination, consultation and recommendations to employees, applicants, management, human resource staff, vendors, or others in the assigned human resource function(s).

Interprets, explains and ensures compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

Analyzes and evaluates requests, inquiries, challenges or practices; makes determinations and defines solutions, options and alternative action as appropriate that ensure equity and/or appropriate and consistent interpretation of laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

Anticipates broad implications of actions/recommendations and defends recommendations and decisions.

Conducts research which includes collecting, analyzing and interpreting a variety of data and reports from multiple sources, obtaining and clarifying information, verifying accuracy and troubleshooting discrepancies, reviewing precedents and past decisions, and presenting findings.

Conducts special reviews, studies and/or projects and presents findings.

Prepares and analyzes a variety of statistical and narrative reports and may calculate and report on data.

Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, evaluate, and report on human resource data; and may perform quality reviews of data in systems.

Participates in meetings, conference calls and/or presentations.

May develop job aids, forms, or communications for area of expertise.

May research, design, facilitate and/or evaluate effectiveness of service delivery; and may contact outside parties such as vendors, contractors or other entities to gather data and resolve inquiries or issues.

Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.

Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for State Human Resource Supervisor

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

1. Must possess at least one of the following:

Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher.

OR

Four years of professional human resource experience.

OR

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:

2. Three years’ experience in performing human resource analysis and consultation in support of a human resource function.

3. Three years’ experience in providing guidance, direction and recommendations to employees, management or others on inquiries and/or challenges.

4. Three years’ experience in ensuring compliance with human resource laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

5. One year of experience in project management such as planning, developing, implementing, managing or evaluating projects to ensure objectives are met.

6. 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

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.