Human Resources Administrator 1

The mission of the Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; achieve the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace.

The Department of Revenue Services has a current opportunity for a Human Resources Administrator 1 position. This position is the designated head of all Human Resources responsible for Interpreting , administering and ensuring compliance with state and federal human resources, employment and equal opportunity laws, regulations, policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements; including but not limited to, recruitment, candidate selection, employee counseling, benefits, retention, performance management, FMLA administration, labor relations, threat assessment, workforce and organizational planning, classification and compensation, safety, training, staff development and workers compensation administration.

This is a full-time, first shift position located at 450 Columbus Blvd., in Hartford. 

If selected for further consideration, State employees will be required to provide their last two (2) service ratings.

This is a competitive position.  

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 a medium sized state agency 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 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 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 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 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 develop and implement agency-wide policy; ability to strategically plan including succession planning and aligning human resources to agency goals and objectives; ability to apply organizational development principles and practices; ability to apply innovative solutions to organizational problems.

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

Two (2) years 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 a Principal Human Resources Specialist or Human Resources Consultant 3.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (l5) semester hours equalling one half (l/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 or a law degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
3. For State Employees two (2) years at the level of Principal Human Resources Specialist or Human Resources Consultant 3 may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

Preference shall be given to individuals with demonstrated  leadership experience  in Labor Relations and Payroll.

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.