Human Resources Administrator

All state employees shall follow Executive Order 13G (as amended by Executive Order 14C).

To Apply:

• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must have attained permanent state status* and be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months, 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).
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• 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, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

In the Department of Administrative Services, Statewide Human Resources Management, this class is accountable for administering and providing leadership to the staff and operations of an assigned major functional area of central human resources.

• Provides leadership and vision so that there is direction, guidance, accountability, and creativity needed to advance human resources operations in support of agencies’ employees, leadership, and missions;
• Partners with and is accountable for successful relationships with Agency Human Resources Business Partners, other human resources or equal opportunity/affirmative action functions and other stakeholders to appropriately deliver solutions to agency human resources needs, support business strategy, build critical capabilities, identify key roles and top talent, and create organizations that are built to accomplish their respective missions;
• Tracks and analyzes trends and best practices in order to evolve and progress the assigned human resources or equal opportunity/affirmative action function;
• Designs and implements employee performance review standards;
• Administers, coordinates and provides guidance over work activities and service delivery teams;
• Reviews, evaluates and determines policies, procedures and practices applicable to all aspects of the assigned human resources or equal opportunity/affirmative action function;
• Identifies and measures key human resources performance metrics and uses those metrics to analyze workforce problems and leverage solutions to maximize operational effectiveness;
• Serves as the system administrator for Software as a service (SaaS) solutions that support the assigned human resources or equal opportunity/affirmative action function;
• Identifies areas for technological improvements and solutions and researches new and upcoming technological resources and how they can best be implemented to advance human resources or equal opportunity/affirmative action business practices;
• Assists in the formulation of the human resources or equal opportunity/affirmative action budget and staffing plans and identifies and allocates resources in order to manage initiatives;
• Meets and confers with agency officials and management, union representatives, members of the public and others and renders appropriate advice;
• Oversees the preparation and maintenance of documentation and manuals;
• Studies and comments on proposed legislation, rules and regulations, and other proposals; 
• Leads through significant change;
• Collaborates and integrates activities with other human resources function and agencies, as needed;
• May serve as a project team leader on complex human resources or equal opportunity/affirmative action projects involving the development and implementation of new systems, training initiatives, and other projects with statewide impact;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques within a matrixed organization;
• Considerable knowledge of: human resources management, relevant state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures, job classification, compensation and benefit programs, pay administration, workers compensation, merit system principles and philosophy, human resources information systems and employment practices related to civil rights, equal employment opportunity or affirmative action plans and programs;
• Considerable: interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills and negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
• Considerable ability to: deal tactfully and effectively with agency officials, management and union representatives, analyze and balance partners need with laws, regulations, policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements, study and analyze emerging issues or problems and make sound evaluations, conclusions and recommendations.

Ten (10) years of professional experience in human resources, or equal opportunity/affirmative action or labor relations management.

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.

3. A law degree may be substituted for two (2) additional years of the General Experience.

• An undergraduate degree or higher in business administration, human resources management, information technology, public administration, or closely related field.
• Experience in developing and administering human resources policies and procedures governing terms and conditions of state employment.
• Experience in procuring, building, implementing, and administering human resources information systems.
• Experience formulating operational or project plans and implementing those plans effectively.
• Experience developing and maintaining partnerships within DAS’ Statewide Human Resources Division and with other stakeholders.

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.