HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST II (GENERAL)

State of careers Rhode Island

3d•$76,277 - $86,268

About The Position

The Human Resources Analyst II (General) undertakes routine professional special and recurring assignments in general personnel administration at the journeyman level. The position is within the Department of Administration, Division of Human Resources, Talent Management, and works under a supervisor’s general direction with latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Work is reviewed for satisfactory results and compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations. The role usually has no supervisory responsibilities, though it may involve mentoring or leading junior professional staff for specified periods. The position supports recruitment, selection, placement, personnel transactions, and records maintenance; interprets and applies the Rhode Island Merit System Act, Personnel Rules, and related laws and procedures; and advises departmental staff on personnel matters. It also supports wage and salary processes, equal opportunity and ADA compliance, confidential labor-relations work, staffing reviews, and related employee training or agency functions. The analyst uses electronic equipment, software, databases, and related technology to research and develop HR products and analyses.

Requirements

Working knowledge of general personnel administration principles, practices, and techniques, and ability to apply them in a major, coordinated personnel administration program.
Working knowledge of the Rhode Island Merit System Act and Personnel Rules.
Working knowledge of rules, regulations, and procedures affecting personnel administration, and ability to apply them.
Familiarity with related federal and state statutes, regulations, and guidelines.
Ability to communicate effectively and prepare cohesive written reports and analyses.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external customers.
Bachelor’s degree specializing in public administration, human resources management, psychology, education, or a closely related field, including or supplemented by personnel administration courses; or substantially equivalent education and experience.
Professional employment experience applying modern personnel management principles and techniques in general personnel administration, or substantially equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

Carry out routine professional assignments in general personnel administration.
Implement departmental processes for recruitment, selection, and placement; prepare personnel transaction forms; and maintain and update records.
Review, understand, and interpret the Rhode Island Merit System Act and Personnel Rules, communicate applicable procedures, and help resolve personnel issues involving classification, salary and employee status, layoffs, terminations, suspensions, reinstatements, reemployment, leaves, examinations, and other personnel activities.
Implement wage and salary processes consistent with contractual obligations and applicable law, and research and help resolve conflicts or inconsistencies.
Implement procedures supporting equal opportunity and ADA compliance in recruitment and promotion.
Assist managers confidentially with labor-relations policy matters and access confidential information about proposed or anticipated changes resulting from collective bargaining negotiations.
Consult with agency staff, union representatives, and management personnel on general personnel administration and provide technical advice on implementing organizational strategies related to contractual obligations.
Review agency staffing needs and employees’ skills and abilities, and recommend effective use of available employee resources.
Perform intermittent professional tasks related to employee training, public relations, or similar agency functions as required.
Use electronic equipment, computer software, automated databases, and related technology to research and develop HR products and analyses.