State of Connecticut Executive Branch

DCJ Director of Human Resources (2659DM)

$54.04-$74.10 Hourly / $4,322.76-$5,927.40 BiWeekly /
$112,824.00-$154,705.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Division of Criminal Justice this class is accountable for directing the staff and operations of a human resources management program.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

Serves as the highest level human resources professional and is responsible for human resources functions including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, employee counseling, benefits, retention, performance management, FMLA administration, labor relations, workforce and organizational planning, classification and compensation, safety, training, payroll, staff development, workers' compensation administration and contract negotiation. May also have responsibility for equal employment opportunity functions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from the Deputy Chief State's Attorney.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs a staff of human resource professionals and other employees of a lower grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of a comprehensive human resources management program;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages human resources activities;
  • Formulates program goals and objectives;
  • Develops and implements agency human resource policies;
  • Interprets, administers and ensures compliance with state and federal human resources, employment and equal opportunity laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Prepares and manages division budget;
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of the agency who might impact on human resources activities;
  • Provides staff training and assistance;
  • Interprets and ensures adherence to collective bargaining agreements;
  • Advises administrative officials, managers and supervisors regarding labor relations, human resources policy and procedure, proper organizational structure and use of class specifications;
  • Partners with administrative officials in strategic planning to ensure alignment of human resources activities with organizational goals and strategies;
  • Proactively plans to address emerging agency human resources needs including workforce planning;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and techniques;
    • public human resources administration;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • labor relations;
  • Knowledge of
    • the principles and practices of classification and organizational design;
    • the principles and practices of compensation;
    • occupational safety and health;
    • payroll procedures and operations;
    • employment practices related to civil rights, equal employment opportunity or affirmative action plans and programs;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
    • conflict resolution skills;
  • Considerable ability to analyze and interpret laws, statutes, regulations, policies and collective bargaining agreements;
  • Ability to
    • apply organizational development principles and practices;
    • strategically plan including succession planning and aligning human resources to agency goals and objectives;
    • apply innovative solutions to organizational problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of professional experience in human resource management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the full advanced working level in human resources management.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Principal Human Resources Specialist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College 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 Bachelor's degree.
  • A Law Degree or a Master's Degree in public administration, human resources management, labor relations, industrial/organizational psychology or other closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • For state employees four (4) years as a DCJ Human Resources Specialist will substitute for the General and Special Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(27)-Personnel

BARGAINING UNIT

(70)-DCJ EXEMPT MANAGERS

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

DM 35

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of DCJ Director of Human Resources in Salary Group DM 35 approved effective May 13, 2016. (Reviewed for content, revised to modernize format and add an Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-057

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/04/2024
CLASS: 2659DM; EST: 4/4/2014; REV: 4/9/2024;