State Human Resource Manager I

Workforce Planning Manager

Recruitment #080224-MACL06-160200

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Summary Statement

The Workforce Planning Manager is part of the Talent Management team within the State’s Human Resources department to manage the enterprise workforce planning process and collaborate with other DHR divisions and the State’s human resources/payroll information system. The Workforce Planning section provides forecasting of employee trends using State and other possible workforce results derived from data. This position oversees and conducts the analyses State and industry data to provide staffing recommendations. This Manager also conducts systematic assessment of workforce content and composition issues, including projected candidate availability to recommend talent management solutions. The Workforce Planning Manager will develop and supervise the tracking of current and newly hired employees' skills and abilities to detect skills gaps for current employees and identify areas where skills need to be upgraded via training or outside applicants/resources. Other responsibilities include developing and implementing effective, strategic, ongoing workforce plan, documenting the workforce planning process and governance model, supporting communications and change management efforts with presentations explaining the workforce planning process for various audiences, including outside HR, and creating workforce planning reports and dashboards for State use.

Essential Functions

Professional human resource work is characterized by the application of human resource theories, principles and models to support the administration of human resource functions; as well as the use of knowledge, discretion, consultation and independent judgment in applying and/or interpreting human resource laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures to address a variety of human resource activities, challenges, issues and assignments.  Work often involves review, evaluation, consultation, and recommendations of specific courses of action to be taken, through collaboration with employees, supervisors, managers, and others, and in compliance with human resource laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures. 

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 technical guidance, policy and procedure interpretation, eligibility determination, consultation and recommendations to employees, applicants, management, human resource staff, vendors, or others in the assigned human resource function(s).
  • Interprets, explains and ensures compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
  • Analyzes and evaluates requests, inquiries, challenges or practices; makes determinations and defines solutions, options and alternative action as appropriate that ensure equity and/or appropriate and consistent interpretation of laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
  • Anticipates broad implications of actions/recommendations and defends recommendations and decisions.
  • Conducts research which includes collecting, analyzing and interpreting a variety of data and reports from multiple sources, obtaining and clarifying information, verifying accuracy and troubleshooting discrepancies, reviewing precedents and past decisions, and presenting findings.
  • Conducts special reviews, studies and/or projects and presents findings.
  • Prepares and analyzes a variety of statistical and narrative reports and may calculate and report on data. 
  • Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, evaluate, and report on human resource data; and may perform quality reviews of data in systems.
  • Participates in meetings, conference calls and/or presentations.
  • May develop job aids, forms, or communications for area of expertise. 
  • May research, design, facilitate and/or evaluate effectiveness of service delivery; and may contact outside parties such as vendors, contractors or other entities to gather data and resolve inquiries or issues.
  • Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races. 
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for State Human Resource Manager I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Applicants must possess at least one of the following:

Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher.

OR

Four years of professional human resource experience.

OR

Three years of professional human resource experience AND a Statewide Human Resource Certification or professional human resource certification.

In addition to the above requirement, applicants must meet all of the job requirements below:
 
2.  Two years’ experience in project management such as planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating projects to ensure objectives are met.
3.  One year of experience in providing subject matter expertise to employees, management or others on inquiries and/or challenges in assigned human resource function(s).
4.  One year of experience in researching, collecting, analyzing and interpreting data and presenting findings on complex subject matter.
5.  One year of experience in developing and evaluating human resource policies or procedures.
6.  Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview. 

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

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.