Human Resources Administrator 3

The Department of Children and Families is recruiting for a Human Resources Administrator 3 position.  This is a full-time, forty (40) hours per week opportunity, located at 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT.

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter, resume and last two performance evaluations with their submission.  (Note: In order to upload documents you must ensure that your internet browser's 'pop-up' blocker is off.  Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation and submit your application.) 

NOTE:  At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include:  performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Questions about these required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office:  Taneisha Hancel, taneisha.hancel@ct.gov, (860) 550-6484.

This is a lateral transfer or promotional opportunity.  In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current state employee, who has permanent state status and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.  

In the largest state agencies this class is accountable for administering the programs and operations of the entire human resources management program.

Administers staff and operations of a comprehensive human resources management program; develops, implements and evaluates agency human resources policies, goals and objectives; designs and develops human resources programs and activities; implements new procedures and procedural revisions; determines appropriate staffing levels and directs the management and coordination of staff; designs and implements performance review standards for agency staff; prepares and administers division budget; maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of the agency who might impact on policy or program activities; interprets, administers and ensures compliance with state and federal human resources, employment and equal opportunity laws, regulations, policies and procedures; provides staff training and assistance; interprets and ensures adherence to collective bargaining agreements; advises executive and 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; recommends new/revised class specifications; administers agency grievance procedures; performs related duties as required.

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; considerable 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 written and oral communications skills; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable negotiation and conflict resolution skills; considerable ability to analyze and interpret laws, statutes, regulations, policies and collective bargaining agreements; considerable ability to strategically plan including succession planning and aligning human resources to agency goals and objectives; considerable ability to develop and implement agency-wide policy; ability to apply organizational development principles and practices; ability to apply innovative solutions to organizational problems.

Ten (10) years of professional experience in human resources management.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a managerial capacity over professional human resources staff or primary responsibility for the full range of labor relations activities.

For State employees, this is interpreted at the level of Human Resources Manager or Labor Relations Specialist.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (l5) 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 closely related field or a law degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

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.

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.