Talent Solutions Trainee
Leadership Associate (Confidential)
Recruitment #210505-5989VR-001
| Location |
Hartford, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 5/17/2021 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $60,017* - $81,839/year (*New State Employees start at minimum of salary range) |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 5/21/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
Got talent? Do you enjoy working with outstanding people? Are you looking to start your career in Human Resources?
If so, the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services,
Talent Solutions Division has an amazing opportunity for you!
The Role
As a Talent Solutions Trainee (Leadership Associate), you will enjoy in a 1 to 2 year development program crafted to provide you with the knowledge and technical skills required to ultimately progress to the target class of Human Resources Associate.
We are devoted to the State Executive Branch’s overall recruiting strategy, recruitment and exams including crafting outstanding job postings, outreach, shortlisting eligible lists for agencies, vendor management and administration of the State’s classification system. This position is ideal for individuals who desire to work in and succeed in a results-oriented fast pace, high demand, vibrant environment.
Position Details
- Full Time | Monday-Friday, 1st shift, 40 hour per week position.
However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job.
We embrace diversity and are looking for people with a growth approach who bring their whole self to work!
What’s in It for You - Leading Comprehensive Benefit Offerings:
- Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Ability to serve the citizens of Connecticut in a strategic HR capacity
- A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
Click the video below to hear employees share what it is like to work for the State of Connecticut, including career opportunities, the recruitment and selection process, and the important mission of serving the state and its citizens.
Selection Plan
Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included a resume within the "Resume Tab" of your application.
Degree(s) must be conferred prior to starting if used for qualifying experience.
Note: The certification list generated from this recruitment may be considered for future Leadership Associate opportunities with a target class of Human Resources Associate.
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. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
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.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. 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, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
Should you have questions regarding this recruitment please contact Raisa Capellan at raisa.capellan@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency incumbents in this class participate in a formal development program designed to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify for appointment to a designated managerial or professional confidential class assigned to the MP Pay Plan.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Learn and gain an understanding of State agency missions and workplaces.
- Build job postings, exam plans, and certify applicant lists within JobAps, the State's Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Shortlist, screen, refer and recommend candidates for employment.
- Assist in the maintenance, and use of JobAps.
- Field and respond to inquiries from job applicants.
- Assist in training other State Human Resources professionals on recruiting tools and topics.
- Research innovative ideas to close sourcing gaps.
- Utilize creative sourcing strategies including social media, focusing on hard to fill and high turnover positions.
- Assist in the re-employment of laid-off employees.
- Interprets, coordinates and maintains compliance with human resources laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Assist in revising job classifications and conducts research in support of new or revised job classifications.
- Assist in providing regular recruitment-related analytics for various business purposes.
- Participate in talent acquisition projects as assigned.
- Assist in organizational analysis and review.
- Assist in business analysis, writing and correspondence.
- Other ad hoc tasks, research, and reporting, as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; considerable ability to understand and apply state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable ability to analyze and solve problems; considerable ability to effect and manage change; considerable ability to plan for and implement excellent customer service; considerable ability to learn a new knowledge base in functional area; considerable ability to learn and apply policy and procedure; managerial aptitude.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated class at the completion of the development program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree conferred by starting date.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including interpreting data, creating formulas, report writing and tracking work.
- Experience or coursework interpreting statutes, regulations or laws.
- Experience working on multiple tasks, producing accurate results and meeting due dates.
- Experience providing customer service assistance to diverse populations and skill levels through daily phone and email contact.
- Experience working in an environment requiring constant movement from one task to another and meeting deadlines.
- Experience or coursework applying, analyzing and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Prior to appointment to this class there must be an approved managerial or professional confidential designated class identified to which the incumbent will be appointed upon successful completion of an approved development program. Incumbents in this class must meet the experience and training requirements of the identified designated class at the end of the development program.
2. The work schedule for this classification is full-time. Incumbents must work a full-time forty (40) hours per week schedule.
3. Incumbents in this class will be eligible for reclassification to the designated class without competitive examination upon successful completion of the development program and satisfactory service. The length of the development program should be designed around the requirements of the designated class and the prior experience of the incumbent but in no case should be less than one (1) year or exceed three (3) calendar years in accordance with C.G.S. 5-234.
4. All appointments to this class shall be under terms of an approved development program and in accordance with a time schedule approved by the Department of Administrative Services.
5. No additional working test period shall be required upon successful completion of the development program.
2. The work schedule for this classification is full-time. Incumbents must work a full-time forty (40) hours per week schedule.
3. Incumbents in this class will be eligible for reclassification to the designated class without competitive examination upon successful completion of the development program and satisfactory service. The length of the development program should be designed around the requirements of the designated class and the prior experience of the incumbent but in no case should be less than one (1) year or exceed three (3) calendar years in accordance with C.G.S. 5-234.
4. All appointments to this class shall be under terms of an approved development program and in accordance with a time schedule approved by the Department of Administrative Services.
5. No additional working test period shall be required upon successful completion of the development program.
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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