STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Human Resources Generalist 2

Recruitment #210119-6164MP-001

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Introduction


Who We Are
The State of Connecticut has centralized its Human Resources function with the following goals:
  • Support Connecticut's Growth - To serve our citizens, businesses, state agencies and other branches of government by providing the highest quality services at the lowest possible cost.
  • Drive Continuous Innovation - To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of state government using best practices from the public and private sectors.
  • Provide Rewarding Careers - To attract and retain a workforce of hardworking, dedicated public servants committed to leading our phenomenal state forward.
Your Role
The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is recruiting for two full-time Human Resources Generalist 2 openings. You will join our team as a business partner assigned to support staffing for the Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC).

This is a first shift, 40 hour per week position, Monday through Friday. The work location is DOC Central Office in Wethersfield, but the candidate must be able to travel to DOC facilities throughout the State of Connecticut.

We are seeking an experienced, recruiting professional looking for a career with a purpose. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, detail-oriented, organized problem solver. They will use outstanding people skills to develop lasting relationships with our internal teams, hiring managers, community partners and candidates alike. This person will thrive and achieve results in a fast-paced, high volume environment. They will have a solid understanding of full cycle recruitment processes and can deliver a superb candidate experience. 

We offer a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year!

About the DOC
The Department of Correction is an agency of over 6,000 employees, many of them working in hazardous duty classifications that bring unique stressors and challenges. The Department of Correction has a noble purpose to keep our staff and our communities safe while working diligently to improve the lives and the outcomes of those for whom we provide oversight. The staffing team members who support this 24/7 operation understand and appreciate the agency's mission, the criticality of the roles we fill and we revere and appreciate the people who chose to work in Corrections.

Selection Plan

Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included a resume within the "Resume Tab" of your application.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. 

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, etc, at the discretion of the hiring manager.

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

For questions about this recruitment, please contact the recruiter, Jake Ferrari, via email at jake.ferrari@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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.

EXAMPLES OF 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 for 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, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Two or more years of full cycle recruiting and onboarding experience in an organization of 1000+ employees.
  • Experience sourcing and recruiting licensed health care professionals in a health services industry.
  • Experience meeting deadlines while working against competing priorities.
  • Experience ensuring compliance with Affirmative Action and EEO principles policies, /regulations and/statutes.
  • Project Management experience.
  • Experience interpreting collective bargaining contracts, statutes and regulations as they relate to staffing.
  • Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems.

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.





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