Human Resource Advisor III

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

This human resources position performs Labor Relations duties for the Delaware Department of Transportation, which employs more than 2,000 people. The role interprets laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and Collective Bargaining Agreements; guides managers on appropriate discipline; conducts investigations and makes recommendations; coordinates with labor representatives and management; and represents the Department at pre-decision meetings, grievance hearings, and arbitrations. The position also serves as backup and assists the Drug and Alcohol and CDL Program Coordinator. The work applies human resources theories and principles to support HR functions and requires discretion, consultation, and independent judgment in interpreting HR requirements and addressing workplace matters. The position provides guidance and recommendations, analyzes inquiries and organizational needs, evaluates options, explains HR actions, reports workplace risk management issues to leadership, researches and reports data, uses automated HR or other computerized systems, conducts studies, and participates in meetings and presentations. It may also involve payroll data calculations and discrepancy resolution. The State of Delaware requires a valid driver's license, a satisfactory criminal background check, pre-employment drug testing, and legal authorization to work in the United States. New hires must attend Statewide New Employee Orientation on their first day.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following education or experience alternatives: a bachelor's degree or higher; three years of professional human resources experience; or two years of professional human resources experience and a Statewide Human Resource Certification or professional human resources certification.
Two years of experience performing professional human resources work in support of a human resources function.
Two years of experience providing guidance, direction, and recommendations to employees, management, or others on inquiries or challenges.
Two years of experience applying human resources laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Two years of experience using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve or inquire about, and report on data.
Possess a valid driver's license that is not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified.
Pass a satisfactory criminal background check.
Undergo pre-employment drug testing after a conditional offer.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Interpret laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Provide guidance regarding appropriate levels of discipline, conduct investigations, and make recommendations.
Ensure timely and appropriate coordination with labor representatives and management.
Represent the Department at pre-decision meetings, grievance hearings, and arbitrations.
Serve as backup and assist the Drug and Alcohol and CDL Program Coordinator.
Provide guidance, direction, and recommendations to employees, management, and others on human resources matters.
Apply, explain, and ensure compliance with state and federal human resources laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Analyze inquiries, needs, and challenges; assess organizational impact; evaluate alternatives; and make recommendations.
Explain and support human resources actions and recommendations.
Report workplace risk management issues, such as safety and health concerns, to leadership.
Research, collect, analyze, and evaluate information from various sources and document findings in narrative and statistical reports.
Use automated human resources information systems or other computerized systems to research and report data and potentially conduct data quality reviews.
Conduct special assignments and studies and participate in interviews, meetings, conference calls, and presentations.
May calculate payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and report on agency payroll.