STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Leave of Absence Specialist

Human Resources Specialist

Recruitment #210218-0912MP-001

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Introduction


Are you a hardworking and skilled HR professional, highly experienced in leave administration? Passionate about educating employees on their leave rights and guiding them through the leave of absence process? 

If so, the State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Benefits and Leaves team as a Leave of Absence Specialist (Human Resources Specialist)!

We recognize the value of our employees – their dedication to their profession and their commitment to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community. We also understand that there are times when our employees find themselves needing to take time away from work. This is where we come in. Our staff work together to support our employees with their need for leave for everything from having a baby, to receiving a scary medical diagnosis, and everything in between. If this sounds like something that you want to be a part of, keep reading!

What We Offer 
Our office is centrally located in Hartford, CT alongside the Connecticut River with walkable access to museums, a science center, and great restaurants. We also offer:
  • Flexible work hours and telecommute arrangements
  • Outstanding medical and dental benefits supporting your health and wellness
  • The ability to begin planning for your future with excellent retirement plans and defined contribution plans
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and twelve holidays
  • Interested in learning more, check out our benefits page.

Selection Plan

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

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. Please ensure that your application is complete, you will not be able to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.  
    
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. 

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies. 

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: a cover letter, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. 

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

Should you have questions regarding this recruitment please contact Raisa Capellan at raisa.capellan@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of professional human resources duties within a specialized service delivery team or a unit with statewide impact.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

This position will work as part of a service delivery team providing first-rate support to employees, as well as partnering with Human Resources Business Partners, supervisors, and various other stakeholders and will be responsible for:
  • Independently interpreting and administering leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.) as well as collective bargaining agreements.
  • Ensuring compliance with federal and state statutes regarding leave entitlements.
  • Providing effective and responsive communication with employees, agency human resources partners, bargaining unit representatives and other partners to ensure collaborative relationships.
  • Maintain complete and accurate records of leave requests and supporting documentation.
  • Analyzes and resolves problem situations and takes or recommends appropriate action in collaboration with supervisor.
  • Facilitates accommodation requests under the ADA.
  • Other related duties as outlined in the Human Resources Specialist job specification. 

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 and labor relations;
  • Considerable: interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills and conflict resolution skills;
  • Ability to: analyze and balance partners need with laws, regulations, policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements; strategically plan, including succession planning, and ability to apply innovative solutions to organizational problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of 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 Associate or Human Resources Generalist 1.

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 closely related field or a law degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

We'd love to hear from you if you possess the following:
  • An undergraduate degree or higher;
  • 3 plus years’ experience administering leaves under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA);
  • Experience fostering relationships with stakeholders;
  • Experience managing employee leave transactions through a Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) system such as PeopleSoft;
  • Experience advising individuals on matters related to leaves of absence;
  • Experience prioritizing work assignments with competing deadlines.

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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