STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Human Resources Manager

Recruitment #171101-0191MP-001

Introduction

The Department of Children and Families is recruiting for a full-time, forty (40) hour per week, Human Resources Manager.  The position will be located at 505 Hudson Street in Hartford, CT.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for directing the staff and operations of a human resources management program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Directs staff and operations of a comprehensive human resources management program or complex centralized function(s); coordinates, plans and manages human resources activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in development and implementation of agency human resource policies; interprets, administers and ensures compliance with state and federal human resources, employment and equal opportunity laws, regulations, policies and procedures; evaluates staff; prepares and manages division budget; maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of the agency who might impact on human resources activities; provides staff training and assistance; interprets and ensures adherence to collective bargaining agreements; advises administrative officials, managers and supervisors regarding labor relations, human resources policy and procedure, proper organizational structure and use of class specifications; partners with administrative officials in strategic planning to ensure alignment of human resources activities with organizational goals and strategies; proactively plans to address emerging agency human resources needs including workforce planning; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of public human resources administration; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of labor relations; knowledge of the principles and practices of classification and organizational design; knowledge of the principles and practices of compensation; knowledge of occupational safety and health; knowledge of payroll procedures and operations; knowledge of employment practices related to civil rights, equal employment opportunity or affirmative action plans and programs; considerable interpersonal skills, considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable conflict resolution skills; considerable ability to analyze and interpret laws, statutes, regulations, policies and collective bargaining agreements; ability to apply organizational development principles and practices; ability to strategically plan including succession planning and aligning human resources to agency goals and objectives; ability to apply innovative solutions to organizational problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of professional experience in human resource management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the full advanced working level in human resources management. For state employees this is interpreted at the level of Principal Human Resources Specialist or Human Resources Consultant 3.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's Degree in public administration, human resources management, labor relations, industrial/organizational psychology or other closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
3. For State employees, one (1) year as a Principal Human Resources Specialist or Human Resources Consultant 3 may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Conclusion

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.