Human Resources Generalist 2

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is hiring a Human Resources Generalist 2 for the Recruitment Services Unit at the Department of Children and Families. The role is deployed at a state agency and independently performs a full range of human resources duties as an agency business partner. It advises agency staff and employees, partners with DAS service delivery teams, supports recruitment and hiring, and helps ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the first shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It is a hybrid role based in Hartford, Connecticut, with telework and in-office work. Incumbents may be required to hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and to travel.

Requirements

Seven years of professional experience in human resources management, equal employment opportunity/affirmative action, or labor relations management.
At least one year of the general experience must have been at the junior working level in human resources management, equal employment opportunity/affirmative action, or labor relations management.
Knowledge of human resources management and relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of employment practices related to civil rights, equal employment opportunity, job classification, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefit programs, pay administration, and workers’ compensation.
Knowledge of human resources information systems and labor relations.
Considerable interpersonal, oral and written communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization and balance customer needs with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
Ability to supervise, strategically plan including succession planning, and apply innovative solutions to organizational problems.
Incumbents may be required to possess and retain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and may be required to travel.
College training may substitute for general experience at 15 semester hours per half-year of experience, up to a maximum of four years for a bachelor’s degree.
A master’s degree in human resources management, labor relations, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field may substitute for one additional year of general experience.
For state employees, one year as a Human Resources Generalist 1, Human Resources Associate, or Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1 may substitute for the general and special experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience managing recruitments using an applicant tracking system (ATS).
Experience managing recruitment duties in the health care or human services industry.
Experience maintaining employee records using a Human Resources Management System (HRMS).
Experience advising on statutes, regulations, policies, or collective bargaining agreements.
Experience administering human resources in a multi-site unionized environment.

Responsibilities

Advise agency staff on human resources policies and procedures, organizational structure, job classifications, and talent needs, including eligible-list availability and expiration.
Partner with DAS service delivery teams and specialized units to deliver solutions for agency human resources needs.
Communicate with agency managers, bargaining unit representatives, and other interested parties to support cooperative relationships.
Approve agency classification and position-management transactions and ensure appropriate organizational structure.
Assist with compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Advise employees on employment, career development, transfer, separation, recruitment, examinations, and compensation matters.
Conduct job audits and other fact-finding related to individual job classifications and classification studies.
Facilitate human resources transactions, including promotions, demotions, and transfers.
Maintain human resources information systems within the assigned agency.
Independently handle reclassification grievances.
Administer recruitment processes, including clearing mandatory lists, interviewing, selection, and onboarding hires.
Prepare or oversee the preparation and maintenance of relevant documentation and records.
Counsel employees and make referrals to employee assistance programs.
Participate in staff recruitment and hiring, including outreach, interviews, and selection.
Maintain, update, and digitize records, files, and folders where applicable.
May assist with, coordinate, implement, oversee, or provide training and staff development programs.
May support related agency strategic needs.
Perform related duties as required.