Human Resources Generalist 3

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Office of the Attorney General is recruiting a Human Resources Generalist 3 to serve as the agency’s lead HR professional. The role encompasses a broad range of human resources and labor-related functions, including acting as a working supervisor or performing the agency’s most complex human resources duties. The position partners with agency leadership to align HR support with organizational goals and advises on policies, procedures, staffing, job classifications, and talent needs. It also works with DAS service delivery teams, managers, bargaining unit representatives, employees, and other interested parties. The role oversees or performs recruitment, classification and position management, employee guidance, records administration, compliance, and complex HR projects. It may also include managing professional development, handling reclassification grievances, administering an employee assistance program, and coordinating agency-wide training. The position is located at 165 Capitol Avenue in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, and is scheduled Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week. The State describes professional growth and development opportunities and a healthy work/life balance among its employee offerings.

Requirements

Eight years of professional experience in human resources management, equal employment opportunity/affirmative action, or labor relations management.
At least one year of the required general experience must have been at the full working level in human resources management, equal employment opportunity/affirmative action, or labor relations management.
Considerable 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, workers’ compensation, HR information systems, and labor relations.
Considerable interpersonal, oral communication, 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.
A valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.
Travel may be required.
College training may substitute for general experience at 15 semester hours per half-year, 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.
A law degree may substitute for two additional years of general experience.
For state employees, one year as a Human Resources Generalist 2, Human Resources Specialist, or Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 2 may substitute for the general and special experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a variety of human resources and labor relations functions, especially within a governmental agency.

Responsibilities

Supervise and guide the work of lower-level business partners.
Build and maintain effective relationships with agency leadership, aligning HR support with organizational goals and strategies.
Advise agency leadership on HR policies and procedures, organizational structure, job classifications, and talent needs.
Coordinate with DAS service delivery teams and specialized units to address agency HR 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.
Help ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Advise employees on employment, career development, transfers, separations, recruitment, examinations, compensation, employee benefits, and retirement benefits.
Conduct job audits and other fact-finding related to job classifications and classification studies.
Ensure proper application of recruitment processes, including mandatory-list clearances, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
Oversee or prepare and maintain relevant documentation and records.
Analyze data and plan for emerging agency human resources needs.
Lead project teams on complex HR projects, including research and development or implementation of systems, training initiatives, classification studies, and other projects with statewide impact.
Lead or participate in recruiting and hiring staff, including outreach, interviewing, and selection.
Maintain, update, and digitize records, files, and folders where applicable.
Potentially manage human capital and implement professional development plans to increase employees’ skills.
Potentially handle reclassification grievances independently.
Potentially administer the agency employee assistance program and recommend counseling to employees.
Potentially assist with, coordinate, implement, oversee, or provide agency-wide training and staff development programs.
Support related agency strategic needs and perform other related duties as required.