Human Resources Generalist 2

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The State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) mission is to promote public safety and regulate drivers, their motor vehicles and certain vehicle-related businesses, through the delivery of exceptional customer service to internal and external customers. The CT DMV is searching for employees who are empowered to make a difference and to provide exceptional service to our customers.

The Department of Motor Vehicles currently has a great opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Human Resources professional to work out of the Wethersfield office. This is a full time 40 hour position with possibility of some travel. The incumbent of this position will be accountable for independently performing a full range of complex professional duties related to human resource management and will work directly with managers, supervisors and employees to develop and provide solutions to workplace issues, while supporting and optimizing the operating principles of the agency. 

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application with their submission.  Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT 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.

*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.  For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

This position will be filled in accordance with reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.  

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.  

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meet the preferred requirements of the position. 

If selected for further consideration, State employees may be required to provide last 2 service ratings and non-state employees may be required to provide 2 current letters of professional reference. 

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Tashunda Monroe at Tashunda.Monroe@ct.gov or 860-263-5294.

In the Department of Administrative Services, this class is deployed at an agency and is accountable for independently performing a full range of human resources duties as an agency business partner.

In a state agency outside of the State's centralized Human Resources structure, this class will be accountable for independently performing a full range of human resources and other related duties.

• Advises agency staff on human resources policies and procedures, proper organizational structure and use of appropriate job classifications, talent needs, etc.; 
• Partners with DAS service delivery teams and specialized units to appropriately deliver solutions to agency human resources needs; 
• Communicates with agency managers, bargaining unit representatives and other interested parties to ensure cooperative relationships; 
• Approves agency’s classification and position management transactions and ensures proper organizational structure; 
• Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures; 
• Advises employees on matters related to employment, career development, transfer, separation, recruitment, examinations, and/or compensation; 
• Performs job audits, or other fact finding techniques, related to individual job classification and job classification studies; 
• Facilitates human resource transactions, including promotions, demotions, transfers;
• Maintains human resource information systems within assigned agency; Independently handles reclassification grievances; 
• Administers various areas of the recruitment process, including clearing of mandatory lists, interviewing, selection and on-boarding hires; 
• Prepares or oversees the preparation and maintenance of relevant documentation and records; 
• Counsels and makes referrals to employee assistance programs; 
• May assist, coordinate, implement, oversee, and/or provide training and/or staff development programs; 
• May support related agency strategic needs; 
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of: human resources management and relevant state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of: employment practices related to civil rights, equal employment opportunity, job classification, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefit programs, pay administration, workers compensation, human resources information systems and labor relations;
• Considerable: interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills and conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to: work effectively in a matrixed organization; analyze and balance customer’s needs with laws, regulations, policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements;
• Ability to: supervise, strategically plan, including succession planning, and ability to apply innovative solutions to organizational problems.

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 Generalist 1 or Human Resources Associate.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling 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 human resources management, labor relations, business administration, public administration or other closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

• Experience with providing supervisors and management with human resources generalist support;
• Experience in interpreting and applying complex policies and procedures;
• Experience with Core, EPM and STARS;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Background in advising stakeholders on matters related to employment, career counseling, union contracts, employee development and human resources practices ;
• Knowledge of human resources principals, state and federal regulations and State Personnel Act;
• Experience in interpreting and applying union contracts;
• Considerable interpersonal skills.

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.