Human Resource Advisor I, II, III

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides human resources services for the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Human Resources Office. Benefit-related functions include but are not limited to work with health benefits, disability, leave audits, Estar, timekeeping audits, and other related benefit areas. This position will be responsible for imputing transactions into the PHRST system. Career Ladder Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level. 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 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.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants must possess at least one of the following: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher. OR One year of professional human resource experience. OR Two years’ experience in performing paraprofessional or administrative support work for a human resource function. A Statewide Human Resource Certification or professional human resource certification may substitute for one year of experience.
One year of experience in performing professional human resource work in support of a human resource function.
One year of experience in providing guidance, direction and recommendations to employees, management or others on inquiries and/or challenges.
One year of experience in applying human resource laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
One year of experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
Two years’ experience in performing professional human resource work in support of a human resource function.
Two years’ experience in providing guidance, direction and recommendations to employees, management or others on inquiries and/or challenges.
Two years’ experience in applying human resource laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Two years’ experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.

Responsibilities

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.