HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST II (GENERAL)

State of careers Rhode Island

4d • $76,277 - $86,268 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the Department of Administration/Division of Human Resources/Talent Management. The Human Resources Analyst II (General) works at a journeyman level of expertise, undertaking routine professional special and/or recurring assignments in the field of general personnel administration. The role involves working under general supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment, and may involve mentoring or leading junior professional staff. The position requires a working knowledge of general personnel administration principles, practices, and techniques, as well as the RI Merit System Act and Personnel Rules. Responsibilities include implementing departmental processes for recruitment, selection, and placement, preparing personnel transaction forms, maintaining records, interpreting and communicating personnel rules and procedures, and assisting with labor relations and equal opportunity compliance.

Requirements

• A working knowledge of general personnel administration principles, practices and techniques, and the ability to apply said techniques in a major, coordinated personnel administration program.
• A working knowledge of the RI Merit System Act and Personnel Rules.
• A working knowledge of the rules, regulations and procedures affecting personnel administration and the ability to apply them.
• A familiarity with related federal and state statutes, regulations and guidelines.
• The ability to communicate effectively and prepare cohesive written reports and analyses.
• The ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree with specialization in public administration, human resources management, psychology, education, or a closely related field, including or supplemented by courses in personnel administration.
• Employment in a responsible professional position involving the application of modern personnel management principles and techniques in the area of general personnel administration.
• Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• May mentor or lead junior professional staff for specified time frames.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine professional special and/or recurring assignments in the field of general personnel administration.
• Perform a variety of routine professional assignments in the field of general personnel administration, including implementation of departmental/agency processes for the recruitment, selection and placement of personnel, the preparation of personnel transaction forms, and the maintenance and update of records.
• Review, understand and interpret the RI Merit System Act and the RI Personnel Rules; communicate applicable business procedures to departmental personnel, and rectify personnel problems concerning classification processes, salary status, employee status, layoffs, terminations, suspensions, reinstatements, reemployment, leaves, examinations, and other personnel activities.
• Implement department wage and salary processes consistent with contractual obligations and provisions of law; research and help resolve any conflicts or inconsistencies in those provisions.
• Implement procedures ensuring equal opportunity and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance in the areas of recruitment and promotion.
• Assist and act in a confidential capacity to managers who formulate, determine and effectuate management policies in the field of labor relations; have access to confidential information concerning proposed or anticipated changes which may result from collective bargaining negotiations.
• Consult with agency staff, union representatives, and management personnel concerning general personnel administration issues; provide technical advice in the implementation of organizational strategies related to contractual obligations.
• Review agency staffing needs and employees’ skills and abilities, and recommend optimum utilization of available employee resources.
• Perform intermittent, professional tasks related to employee training, public relations, or similar agency functions.
• Utilize electronic equipment, computer software, automated databases and related technology and equipment in the research and development of HR products and analyses.
• Do related work as required.

Benefits

• Information regarding benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees can be found at the Office of Employee Benefits' website.
• Direct deposit for all employees is required for new hires after September 30, 2014.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level