Human Resource Advisor I (Merit comparable classification) Casual/Seasonal

Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State.

In meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion.

Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.

The Department of Justice, Administrative Division, is recruiting for a Human Resource Advisor I (Merit Comparable job classification) position in New Castle County.

The selected candidate will assist with a variety of general human resources functions, provide support for HR-related administrative operations, and assist with personnel records management and other department-wide HR initiatives. Working under the guidance of experienced HR professionals, the selected candidate will gain valuable hands-on experience while supporting the Department's day-to-day human resources operations.

This is a Casual/Seasonal position, currently approved to work up to 37.5 hours per week. Compensation is based on an hourly rate and is paid only for hours worked. This position is not eligible for State pension benefits, health insurance, or other State employee benefits.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed.

• Provides guidance, direction and recommendations to employees, management and others based on findings, rules, regulations, policies, guidelines and precedents that impact assigned area of human resources.

• Depending on the size of an assigned agency and operations, employees perform professional human resource work specializing in one or more human resource functions or perform professional human resource work as a generalist for all human resource functions of one or more assigned agencies.

• Applies, explains, and ensures compliance with state and federal human resource laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

• Analyzes inquiries, needs and challenges; assesses organizational impact; evaluates alternatives/options and makes recommendations.

• Explains and supports human resource related actions and recommendations.

• Reports workplace risk management issues to leadership (e.g., safety, health).

• Researches, collects, analyzes and evaluates data and information from a variety of sources and documents findings in narrative and statistical reports.

• Utilizes automated human resources information systems or other computerized systems to research and report on data; may perform quality reviews of data in systems.

• Conducts special assignments and studies.

• Participates in interviews, meetings, conference calls and/or presentations.

• May calculate, resolve discrepancies and report on data for an agency’s payroll. 

• Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. 
• Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.