Human Resources Manager

The Department of Social Services is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Manager to join our team in the Human Resources Division. This position works under the general direction of the HR Administrator and will manage labor relations activities for the agency and supervise a team of Labor Relations Specialists.

In this role you will direct staff and operations for centralized labor relations activities; oversee grievance and collective bargaining administration; interpret and ensure adherence to collective bargaining agreements; provide employee relations support to managers and supervisors, regarding disciplinary actions, suspension or terminations and assist the HR Administrator in accomplishing division goals.

This position will be based out of our Central Office location in Hartford, CT but may require travel to field offices around the state.

The workweek is Monday through Friday, first shift, 40 hours per week. 

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. 

All applicants must include a resume within the “Resume Tab” of their application. Candidates selected for interview must bring the following at the time of interview:

• Two (2) most recent PARS

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ronnell Young at ronnel.young@ct.gov, (860) 424-5691

In a state agency this class is accountable for directing the staff and operations of a human resources management program.

Directs staff and operations of a comprehensive human resources management program or complex centralized function(s); coordinates, plans and manages human resources activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in development and implementation of agency human resource policies; interprets, administers and ensures compliance with state and federal human resources, employment and equal opportunity laws, regulations, policies and procedures; evaluates staff; prepares and manages division budget; maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of the agency who might impact on human resources activities; 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; 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; 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 interpersonal skills, considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable conflict resolution skills; considerable ability to analyze and interpret laws, statutes, regulations, policies and collective bargaining agreements; ability to apply organizational development principles and practices; ability to strategically plan including succession planning and aligning human resources to agency goals and objectives; ability to apply innovative solutions to organizational problems.

One (1) year 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 Principal Human Resources Specialist or Human Resources Consultant 3.

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 other closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
   
3. For State employees, one (1) year as a Principal Human Resources Specialist or Human Resources Consultant 3 may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

• Considerable labor relations experience which includes conducting workplace investigations; preparing investigatory reports and evidence; negotiating settlements and bringing resolution to complex issues and administering collective bargaining agreements.

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.