HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN INTERN

State of careers Rhode Island

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About The Position

The Human Resources Technician Intern provides non-clerical, paraprofessional support to professional personnel delivering human resources services. The work may involve classification and compensation, merit selection and appraisal, labor relations, organizational analysis, personnel administration, or a comparable specialty. The position is within HCM/Administrative Services and is scheduled for 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Appointments to seasonal positions are of limited duration; the specific employment dates are provided at appointment.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the State Merit System Act and Personnel Rules as they relate to the assigned HR functional area.
• Familiarity with the principles, practices, and techniques of human resources administration.
• Familiarity with the organization of state government and its agencies.
• Ability to research data and information for use in human resources decision-making.
• Ability to interact cooperatively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively and prepare reports and narratives.
• Completion of, or anticipated completion of, a degree program; a degree in human resources is preferred.
• General office experience; experience in a human-resources-related environment is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• A degree program in human resources.
• Experience in a human-resources-related office environment.
• Familiarity with Workday.

Responsibilities

• Collect organizational and position data for preliminary classification recommendations.
• Research salary information and benchmark classes for salary surveys and pay-plan studies.
• Research subject matter and prepare oral and written exams for specified job competencies.
• Review exam applications for minimum qualifications and recommend education and experience scores using established rating keys.
• Provide confidential assistance to managers working on labor relations policies and access confidential information related to proposed or anticipated collective bargaining changes.
• Research assigned topics and collect data for contract negotiations, grievances, arbitrations, and other labor relations functions; attend proceedings as required.
• Review contract proposals and prepare summaries and comparisons of submitted documentation.
• Prepare draft proposals and narratives related to classification and compensation, labor relations, personnel administration, merit selection, organizational analysis, and comparable HR functions.
• Review human resources legislation and statutes and prepare preliminary analyses and reports.
• Perform paraprofessional personnel functions, including recruitment, personnel transactions, personnel records, payroll functions, workers’ compensation coordination, Family and Medical Leave Act case monitoring, and implementation of Personnel Rules.
• Use electronic equipment, computer software, automated databases, and related technology to research and develop HR products and analyses.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• Benefits are available to State of Rhode Island employees; details are provided on the Office of Employee Benefits website.
• Direct deposit is required for employees hired after September 30, 2014.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed