Human Resources Specialist

Are you a results-driven Human Resources Professional? Do you have experience recruiting health care professionals? Do you have a sharp eye for talented individuals and a steady commitment to help them find success? 

If so, the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a highly skilled health care recruiter to bring qualified health services professionals to our team! As a Clinical Recruiter, you will attract and engage the high performing talent that best fits our unique environment.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Coordinate and advertise recruitment for clinical positions such as: Physicians, Psychiatrists, APRN's, Occupational Therapists, Dentists, etc.
• Actively serve as the point of contact for all clinical recruitments;
• Perform networking and attend events as the DMHAS Clinical Recruiter.

Location: Human Resources Services Center - Middletown, CT , 460 Silver Street, 06457, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, full time, 40 hours.  PCN 101508. 

Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included your Resume in the 'Resume Tab' of your application.  You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.  

Questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to Cheryl Thompson, DMHAS HR,(860) 418-6876 or Cheryl.Thompson@ct.gov.

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).

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.

Preference will be given to candidates who posses the following:

• Experience with CORE-CT HRMS;
• Recruitment and selection process with the use of JobAps.        

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.