Human Resources Generalist 2 (Hybrid)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAre you a current State of Connecticut employee looking to advance your career?� If so, read below and apply today!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) invites current State of CT employees to apply for the position of�Human Resources Generalist 2�to join the Recruitment Services unit within the Department of Children and Families (DCF).\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n\r\nAs a state employee, you would continue to have access to the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities.\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees.\r\n\r\nTHE ROLE\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe HR Generalist 2 will be accountable for providing on-site agency support, including, but not limited to, workforce planning, classification/organizational design consultation, and managing the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned positions.\r\n\r\nResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Managing the recruitment process, including establishing and assessing the appropriate job classification, processing the request through the agency's internal procedures, interviewing and selecting candidates, and using the State’s applicant tracking system (ATS), JobAps, and Human Resources Management System (HRMS), Core-CT;\r\n Addressing talent needs and other key issues to ensure alignment with statewide goals and applicable laws;\r\n Collaborating with dedicated Human Resources teams and employees in specialty administrative areas, such as leaves, benefits, workers' compensation, and labor relations, to coordinate the end-to-end HR solutions to meet any operational challenge;\r\n Conducting new employee orientation;\r\n Partnering with and advising agency managers and staff on Human Resources policies and practices;\r\n Interpreting and applying union contract language;\r\n Ensuring employment compliance within all areas of responsibility by adhering to applicable laws, policies, collective bargaining agreements, and the State's reemployment and SEBAC guidelines;\r\n Initiating and participating in projects that further Human Resources and recruitment capabilities.\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Monday - Friday\r\n Full-time (40 hours per week)\r\n First shift (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)\r\n Location: Hartford, CT\r\n Hybrid position (telework and in office)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT�employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.� You must�specify your qualifications on your application.\r\n\r\nFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our�Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources?� Visit our�Applicant Toolkit�for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications:�Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. �\r\n Educational Credits:�List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.�\r\n Resume Policy:�Per�Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.�\r\n Preferred Shift/Location:�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.�\r\n Timely Submission:�All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing�DAS.SHRM@ct.gov (Opens in a New Window).�\r\n Salary Calculations: 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.�\r\n Note: The�only way�to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your�Personal Status Board�regularly.\r\n For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”\r\n Referral Questions:�This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).� �\r\n Prepare For An Interview:�Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful�Interview Preparation Guide�to make the best impression!�\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at�www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov (Opens in a New Window).\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Administrative Services this class is deployed at an agency and is accountable for independently performing a full range of human resources duties as an agency business partner.\r\nIn a state agency outside of the State's centralized Human Resources structure this class will be accountable for independently performing a full range of human resources and other related duties.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n \r\n Advises 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.;�\r\n Partners with DAS service delivery teams and specialized units to appropriately deliver solutions for agency human resources needs;�\r\n Communicates with agency managers, bargaining unit representatives and other interested parties to ensure cooperative relationships;�\r\n Approves agency’s classification and position management transactions and ensures proper organizational structure;�\r\n Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures;�\r\n Advises employees on matters related to employment, career development, transfer, separation, recruitment, examinations, and/or compensation;�\r\n Performs job audits, or other fact finding techniques, related to individual job classification and job classification studies;�\r\n Facilitates human resource transactions, including promotions, demotions, transfers;\r\n Maintains human resource information systems within assigned agency;\r\n Independently handles reclassification grievances;�\r\n Administers various areas of the recruitment process, including clearing of mandatory lists, interviewing, selection and on-boarding hires;�\r\n Prepares or oversees the preparation and maintenance of relevant documentation and records;�\r\n Counsels and makes referrals to employee assistance programs;�\r\n Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;\r\n Ensures all records, files and folders are maintained, updated and digitized, where applicable;\r\n May assist, coordinate, implement, oversee, and/or provide training and/or staff development programs;�\r\n May support related agency strategic needs;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n \r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n \r\n Knowledge of\r\n \r\n human resources management;\r\n relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, policies and procedures;\r\n employment practices related to civil rights, equal employment opportunity, job classification, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefit programs, pay administration, workers compensation;\r\n human resources information systems;�\r\n labor relations;\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;\r\n oral and written communication skills;�\r\n conflict resolution skills;\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to\r\n \r\n work effectively in a matrixed organization;�\r\n analyze and balance customer’s needs with laws, regulations, policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements;\r\n supervise;�\r\n strategically plan including succession planning;�\r\n apply innovative solutions to organizational problems.\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of professional experience in human resources management or equal employment opportunity/affirmative action or labor relations management.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the junior working level in human resources management or equal employment opportunity/affirmative action or labor relations management. \r\nNOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Human Resources Generalist 1, Human Resources Associate, or Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1. \r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

\r\n\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n For state employees one (1) year as a Human Resources Generalist 1, Human Resources�Associate, or Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1 may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Experience managing state recruitments using the JobAps applicant tracking system\r\n Experience maintaining employee records using a Human Resources Information System (HRIS)\r\n Experience interpreting and applying statutes, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining agreements\r\n Human Resources experience within a multi-site unionized environment\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.\r\n\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

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.\r\n