STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Human Resources Generalist Trainee (Hybrid)

Target: Human Resources Generalist 1

Recruitment #230406-5989VR-001

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Introduction




 Would you like to start a career in Human Resources? Would you like to work for a Forbes ranked company?  
If so, we encourage you to apply!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is now accepting applications for an exciting role as a Human Resources Generalist Trainee (Leadership Associate-Confidential) opportunity, supporting the Human Resources Unit within the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) in Hartford, CT. This role is a classification designed to provide training and experience with the goal of independently performing the full functions of a managerial Human Resources Generalist 1. 
 
We Can Offer You:
  • Flexible & hybrid telework schedules 
  • Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage
  • Find out more about the benefits of being a Manager here!
  • Competitive starting salary and structure 
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
  • Paid time off- including 13 holidays per calendar year
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Culture that encourages work-life balance 
  • Work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
As a HR Generalist Trainee you will be accountable for providing onsite agency human resources support, including but not limited to, recruitment, new employee onboarding and general state HR administration. Your impact is crucial to the Human Resources function as you will participate in programs that directly impact the health, safety, and wellbeing of the agency’s workforce.      

Additionally you'll be responsible for the following duties: 
  • Assist in various areas of the recruitment process, including clearing of mandatory lists, interviewing, selection, and on-boarding hires.
  • Conduct agency-specific human resources work dedicated to the hiring and onboarding of new employees, as well as the confirming and tracking of required education or licensure.
  • Assist in advising agency staff on human resources policies and procedures, proper organizational structure and use of appropriate job classifications, talent needs, to include but not limited to advising on the availability and expiration of eligible lists, etc.
  • Partner with DAS service delivery teams and specialized units to appropriately deliver solutions for agency human resources needs.
  • Assist in making recommendations regarding agency’s classification. and position management transactions and ensures proper organizational structure.
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Advise employees on matters related to employment, career development, transfer, separation, recruitment, examinations, and/or compensation.
  • Upon approval, facilitate human resource transactions, including promotions, demotions, transfers.
  • Communicate with agency managers, bargaining unit representatives and other interested parties to ensure cooperative relationships
  • Maintain human resource information systems within assigned agency.
  • Perform research in support of reclassification grievances, business rules questions, policy and legislative changes, training initiatives and other human resources initiatives and projects.
  • Utilize time management and organizational skills, while managing multiple priorities to meet competing deadline. 
  • Achieve results in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Creative thinking, taking the initiative and thinking of new ideas. 
  • Work independently and as a team.  
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with Human Resources Business Partners and DAS Human Resources teams as well as other duties as assigned.
Position Highlights:
  • Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday schedule
  • First shift, 8 am to 5 pm
  • Hybrid role, combination of telework and on-site
  • Our office is centrally located in Hartford, CT (79 Elm Street) with easy access to all major highways
  • Statewide travel to other agency Human Resources office locations as needed
  • 1 to 2 year development program designed to provide knowledge and technical skills required to perform the full functions of the target class of Human Resources Generalist 1
Who we are:  DAS is a state agency whose mission is to provide efficient and effective administrative services to state agencies, departments, and other governmental entities. DAS leads procurement, information technology, human resources, and other administrative functions.

Our mission at DEEP is conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.

See what one of our State of CT HR professionals have to say about their valuable work!
Joining the State of Connecticut in 2018 as a career changer from non-profit education was the best decision I made! I applied to the Leadership Associate role because I knew that I wanted to train for a career - not just a job. With the tools and resources given during my training period, I have been able to find new challenges to encourage my growth as a Human Resources professional all while further developing my career. A career in public service differs from any other job simply because the work that we do has such a greater impact to those who we serve in the State of CT!" - Raisa Capellan| Principal Human Resources Specialist, Talent Solutions Division, Department of Administrative Services.

Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of CT employee! 

Selection Plan

To Apply:
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
  • For assistance in applying, please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.  If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

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, 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.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

Connect With Us:
  • If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number.
  • Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn.

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

Participates in a formal development program designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed in order to qualify for appointment and advancement to a designated managerial or professional/ confidential class; performs/learns the duties of the designated function; performs/learns leadership skills and develops leadership traits; prepares program progress reports; attends managerial meetings germane to designated function; prepares and gives presentations; assists in major projects; participates in budget preparation and management; attends formal training courses; may lead special projects; performs related duties as required.

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 or higher to be conferred by starting date.
  • Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). 
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Teams.
  • Experience working on more than one assignment at the same time and meeting deadlines.
  • Experience maintaining employee records using a Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
  • Experience providing customer service in Human Resources within a union environment.

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.

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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