Human Resources Specialist

The Department of Administrative Services, Small Agency Resources Team provides a full range of complex human resources support services for multiple state agencies and is seeking a candidate who has strong leadership abilities and who is able to independently guide and assist managers, supervisors and employees in resolving human resources issues.

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Questions about these required documents or any other phase of this recruitment should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: Brenda Abele at Brenda.Abele@ct.gov or (860) 713-5441.

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 state agency human resources office this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of complex professional duties relating to human resources management.

Interprets collective bargaining contracts, human resource policies and procedures; confers with employees and superiors on human resource issues; analyzes problem situations and takes or recommends appropriate action; ensures proper organizational structure, use of classification system and implementation of compensation plan; screens, interviews, refers and recommends candidates for employment; develops materials for special recruitment programs; conducts orientation sessions; counsels and advises employees on matters related to employment, career development, transfer, separation, recruitment, employee benefits, and/or retirement benefits; counsels and refers employees to assistance programs; conducts a variety of investigations; administers progressive discipline; consults with the Department of Administrative Services on issues of classification, compensation and policy; coordinates performance management system; processes human resource records and transactions; maintains human resource information systems; prepares or oversees preparation of reports; performs job audits; trains new staff in human resource policies; assists in implementation of equal opportunity policies and procedures; implements and may assist in developing agency training programs; may serve at reclassification grievance panels and labor contract negotiating teams; may represent agency in grievances and other hearings; may oversee preparation of multiple payrolls; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of public human resources administration including recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, career counseling and employee relations, knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of labor relations principles and procedures; knowledge of payroll procedures and operation and benefits administration; knowledge of equal opportunity principles and requirements; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable written and oral communication skills; interviewing skills; negotiation and conflict resolution skills; ability to read and interpret laws, statutes, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining agreements; ability to analyze complex problems quickly and determine effective solutions; ability to counsel employees; ability to design and deliver training programs.

Seven (7) years professional experience in human resources management.

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

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 closely related field or a law degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
3. For state employees one (1) year as a Human Resources Associate or Human Resources Consultant 1 may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

• Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to exercise sound judgment based upon policies, procedures, practices, union contracts, State statutes, risk factors in implementing effective solutions quickly and efficiently;
• Demonstrated experience in collaborative with verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization;
• Experience in conducting fact-finding meetings and report writing;
• Ability to use internet and web based resources, and Microsoft skills to include Word, Excel, and Visio;
• Experience in processing human resources transactions in People Soft CORE-CT, creating workforce reports and queries and analyzing/interpreting resultant data, with the utilization Core-CT Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), and/or State Analytical Reporting System (STARS);
• Experience in employee benefit services;
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of labor relations programs, policies, procedures, and union contracts at a level sufficient to advise managers and employee;
• Ability to train staff is also desired.

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.