STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Human Resources Generalist 2

Human Resources Division

Recruitment #191115-6164MP-001

Introduction

The mission of the State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; deliver the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace. We strive to be leaner, flatter, smarter and more focused on taxpayer services than ever before. We strive every day to be efficient, effective, honest, transparent and fair. We try to be sure the voice of taxpayers is heard and that we understand the impact of our actions on their lives and businesses.

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DRS is currently seeking motivated applicants to join our dynamic and hardworking Human Resources Division as a Human Resources Generalist 2. We are a medium-sized State Agency providing customer excellence to approximately 600 employees. Come and join our team and provide a full range of complex Human Resources duties for multiple divisions and sub-units.

The roles and responsibilities of this position will include, but not be limited to; providing guidance to Executives, Managers, and Supervisors on Human Resources practices; strategic planning; organizational development; CORE entry and maintaining CORE data integrity; recruitment and position management; developing and conducting trainings.

We are seeking a candidate who has strong leadership abilities and who is able to work independently.

This position will be located in Hartford, CT.

Applicants must include a resume on the resume tab of their application submissions.

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact the hiring agency’s human resources office: Marybeth Bonsignore, Marybeth.Bonsignore@po.state.ct.us, 860-297-5648.

Selection Plan

This position is competitive.

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).

NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

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.

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 to agency human resources needs;
  • 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;
  • Communicates with agency managers, bargaining unit representatives and other interested parties to ensure cooperative relationships;
  • Advises employees on matters related to employment, career development, transfer, separation, recruitment, examinations, compensation, employee benefits, and/or retirement benefits;
  • 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;
  • Counsels and makes referrals to employee assistance programs;
  • 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;
  • 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, 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

• Knowledge of State Classification;

• Experience with JobAps;

•  Experience with CORE_CT Modules;

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including conflict resolution abilities;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Ability to cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, and union officials;

• Experience working with Affirmative Action to prepare Applicant Flow Charts;

• Strong attention to detail.

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.