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Human Resources Generalist 1Recruitment # MP-001LocationHartford, CTDate Opened5/1/2024 12:00:00 AMSalary$70,417 $96,020 annually *New State employees start at the minimum of the salary rangeJob TypeOpen to the PublicClose Date5/8/2024 11:59:00 PMGo BackApplyView BenefitsINTRODUCTIONAre you an experienced and innovative Human Resources professional looking for the next step in your career?If so we encourage you to read the posting below and apply todayTheState of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Human Resources (HR) has two outstanding opportunities to serve as aHuman Resources Generalist 1 (HRG1)deployed to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) respectively.

WE CAN OFFER YOUA Competitive starting salaryNEW:

A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nations best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetowns Center on Health Insurance Reform an article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.

D., along withcomprehensive benefit offeringsAdditional information for managers can be foundhere.

Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offeringsPaid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar yearA culture that encourageswork/life balanceProfessional growth and development opportunitiesAmple free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportationTuition reimbursementWork for a Forbes top company:

State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible ScheduleState of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

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THE ROLEIn this role, you are accountable forproviding onsite agency support, including but not limited to, workforce planning assistance, classification/organizational design consultation, and managing the full-cycle recruitment for assigned direct-care positions.

Discover the opportunity to:

Manage the recruitment process:

establishing and assessing the appropriate job classification, processing the request through the agencys internal procedures, interviewing and selection, using the states applicant tracking system (ATS), JobAps and Human Resources Management System (HRMS), CORE-CT.Adhere to the states reemployment and SEBAC guidelines.

Interpret and apply union contract language.
Address talent needs and other key issues to ensure alignment with statewide goals and applicable laws.
Conduct new employee orientation.
Initiate and participate in projects that further Human Resources and recruitment capabilities.

Partner with Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), Agency leadership and hiring managers, and the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Talent Solutions teamABOUT USDCF-The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to partner with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive.

DMHAS-The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTSFull time, 40 hours per weekMonday through Friday scheduleFirst shift hoursHybrid opportunity, combination of in office and remote work, in accordancewith theTelework PolicyDCF Central Office is located at 505 Hudson Street in HartfordDMHAS Central Office is located at 410 Capitol Avenue in HartfordWill include occasional Statewide travel to other locationsWHO WE ARETheState of Connecticuthas centralized its Human Resources function with the following goals:

Support Connecticuts Growth To serve our citizens, businesses, state agencies and other branches of government by providing the highest quality services at the lowest possible cost.

Drive Continuous Innovation To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of state government using best practices from the public and private sectors.

Provide Rewarding Careers To attract and retain a workforce of hardworking, dedicated public servants committed to leading our phenomenal state forward.

SELECTION PLANFor current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.


To Apply:

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening.

You must specify your qualifications on your application.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it.

In order to comply withPublic Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.

If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying.

Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered.

Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.

It is the candidates obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.

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Important Information After You Apply:
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs).

You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the postings closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaires expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications.

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Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

Note:
At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position


These documents may include:

a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

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Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.

Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please the State of Connecticut onLinkedIn.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)In the Department of Administrative Services this class is deployed at an agency and is accountable for performing professional human resources duties as an agency business partner.

In a state agency outside of the States centralized Human Resources structure this class is accountable for performing professional human resources and other related duties.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIESAssists in advising agency staff on human resources policies and procedures, proper organizational structure and use of appropriate job classifications, talent needs, to include but not limited to advising on the availability and expiration of eligible lists, etc.;Partners with DAS service delivery teams and specialized units to appropriately deliver solutions for agency human resources needs;Communicates with agency managers, bargaining unit representatives and other interested parties to ensure cooperative relationships;Makes recommendations regarding agencys classification and position management transactions and ensures proper organizational structure;Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures;Advises employees on matters related to employment, career development, transfer, separation, recruitment, examinations, and/or compensation;Performs job audits, or other fact finding techniques, related to individual job classification and job classification studies;Upon approval, facilitates human resource transactions, including promotions, demotions, transfers;Maintains human resource information systems within assigned agency;Performs research in support of reclassification grievances, business rules questions, policy and legislative changes, training initiatives and other human resources initiatives and projects;Assists in various areas of the recruitment process, including clearing of mandatory lists, interviewing, selection and on-boarding hires;Prepares or oversees the preparation and maintenance of relevant documentation and records;Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;Ensures all records, files and folders are maintained, updated and digitized, where applicable;May coordinate employee assistance programs;May assist, coordinate, implement, oversee, and/or provide training and/or staff development programs;May support related agency strategic needs;Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYKnowledge ofhuman resources management;relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, policies and procedures;employment practices related to civil rights, equal employment opportunity, job classification, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefit programs, pay administration, workers compensation;labor relations;Considerableinterpersonal skills;oral and written communication skills;Ability toanalyze and balance partners needs with laws, regulations, policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GENERAL EXPERIENCESix (6) years of professional experience in human resources management or equal employment opportunity/affirmative action orlabor relations management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWEDCollege training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelors degree.

A Masters degree in human resources management, labor relations, business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPossession of a Bachelors degree.

Experience managing full-cycle recruitment via an applicant tracking system (ATS).Experience working within a department dedicated to recruitment or within the staffing industry.

Experience performing recruitment duties within the health care or human services industry.
Experience providing Human Resources support in a unionized environment.
Experience interpreting and advising employees on Human Resources Policies.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSIncumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operators license.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

CONCLUSIONAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAs defined by Sec of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.

As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.#J-18808-Ljbffr