Human Resources Generalist 1
Recruitment #241028-6163MP-001

Location Hartford, CT
Wethersfield, CT
Date Opened 10/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary $72,178 – $98,421 annually *New State employees start at the minimum of the salary range
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 11/7/2024 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction

Are you an innovative Human Resources professional looking for the next step in your career?
If so, we encourage you to read the posting below and apply today!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Human Resources anticipates Human Resources Generalist 1 opportunities to join HR Services/Operations and Recruitment Units at the following locations:

Department of Correction (DOC) – HR Services/Operations Unit
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) – HR Generalist
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) – HR Generalist
Additionally, applications to this recruitment may be used for vacancies in this job class at any state agency listed below:
Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS)
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS)
Department of Administrative Services Small Agency Resource Team (DAS SmART)
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP)
Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP)
Department of Labor (DOL)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Department of Public Health (DPH)
Department of Revenue Services (DRS)
Department of Social Services (DSS)
WHAT WE OFFER

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The opportunity to 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
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Full time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday schedule
First shift hours
Once training is successfully completed, a hybrid schedule (combination of in-office and telework) will be available based on business needs, in accordance with the Telework Policy
Occasional statewide travel to other office locations

WHO WE ARE
The State of Connecticut has centralized its Human Resources function with the following goals:

Support Connecticut’s Growth – To serve our citizens, businesses, state agencies and other branches of government by providing the highest quality services at the lowest possible cost.
Drive Continuous Innovation – To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of state government using best practices from the public and private sectors.
Provide Rewarding Careers – To attract and retain a workforce of hardworking, dedicated public servants committed to leading our phenomenal state forward.
Selection Plan
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

To Apply:

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
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.
Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
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.

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.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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Important Information After You Apply:

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 questionnaire’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.
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.
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, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
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.
Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
Connect With Us:

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Administrative Services this class is deployed at an agency and is accountable for performing professional human resources duties as an agency business partner.

In a state agency outside of the State’s centralized Human Resources structure this class is accountable for performing professional human resources and other related duties.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Assists 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.;
Partners with DAS service delivery teams and specialized units to appropriately deliver solutions for agency human resources needs;
Communicates with agency managers, bargaining unit representatives and other interested parties to ensure cooperative relationships;
Makes recommendations regarding agency’s classification and position management transactions and ensures proper organizational structure;
Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
Advises employees on matters related to employment, career development, transfer, separation, recruitment, examinations, and/or compensation;
Performs job audits, or other fact finding techniques, related to individual job classification and job classification studies;
Upon approval, facilitates human resource transactions, including promotions, demotions, transfers;
Maintains human resource information systems within assigned agency;
Performs research in support of reclassification grievances, business rules questions, policy and legislative changes, training initiatives and other human resources initiatives and projects;
Assists in various areas of the recruitment process, including clearing of mandatory lists, interviewing, selection and on-boarding hires;
Prepares or oversees the preparation and maintenance of relevant documentation and records;
Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
Ensures all records, files and folders are maintained, updated and digitized, where applicable;
May coordinate employee assistance programs;
May assist, coordinate, implement, oversee, and/or provide training and/or staff development programs;
May support related agency strategic needs;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of
human resources management;
relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, policies and procedures;
employment practices related to civil rights, equal employment opportunity, job classification, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefit programs, pay administration, workers compensation;
labor relations;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Ability to analyze and balance partners needs with laws, regulations, policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Six (6) years of professional experience in human resources management or equal employment opportunity/affirmative action or labor relations management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.
A Master’s degree in human resources management, labor relations, business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience maintaining employee records using a Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
Experience managing full-cycle recruitment via an applicant tracking system (ATS).
Experience meeting deadlines against competing priorities.
Experience administering Human Resources within a unionized environment.
Experience advising on Human Resources policies, statutes or regulations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.