State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Human Resources Assistant (6161CR)

$31.60-$41.02 Hourly / $2,527.94-$3,281.00 BiWeekly /
$65,979.00-$85,634.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency or the Department of Administrative Services, Statewide Human Resources Management this class is accountable for performing basic technical duties relating to human resources management.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

This is a paraprofessional class and is distinguished from clerical classes by its degree of accountability, independence, decision making and complexity of assignments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a human resources professional.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead clerical staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Reviews application for minimum qualifications and participates in employment process;
  • Conducts employee orientation sessions;
  • Generates and coordinates processing of human resources transactions and requests for position actions (e.g., establish, reclassification);
  • Counsels employees on career mobility, employee benefits, separation, transfer, tuition reimbursement and/or retirement policies and procedures;
  • Participates in recruitment process;
  • Responds to inquiries by gathering information and composing correspondence;
  • Utilizes human resources information systems to produce reports and summarize data;
  • Assists in agency performance evaluation process;
  • May assist in the preparation and delivery of training;
  • May gather information and data for grievances and requests for information;
  • May calculate seniority and longevity;
  • May be assigned to one or more specialized human resources operations or programs;
  • May assist human resources professionals with special projects;
  • May conduct research;
  • Performs related duties as required.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, STATEWIDE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT:
  • Performs basic technical duties under supervision;
  • Explains regulations, policies and procedures to the public and employees;
  • Updates and maintains class specifications and classification system;
  • Assists in conducting audits of agency human resources transactions;
  • May oversee examination rejection appeal process;
  • May participate in statewide recruitment projects;
  • May participate in teaching training courses on human resources topics.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • principles and practices of public human resources management;
    • relevant state and federal statutes and regulations;
    • labor relations;
    • affirmative action principles and requirements;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • apply human resources practices and procedures in recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, payroll and benefits administration;
    • utilize human resources information systems;
    •  analyze and gather data;
    • problem solve.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in clerical work in human resources management in at least one of the following areas: recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, benefits, payroll, affirmative action, employee relations, labor relations, organizational and/or employee development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the General Experience.
  • 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.

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

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(27)-Personnel

BARGAINING UNIT

(03)-CONFIDENTIAL

EEO

(5)-Para-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

CR 19

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 Human Resources Assistant in Salary Group CR 19 approved effective October 27, 2017. (Reviewed for content. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-069

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/23/2024
CLASS: 6161CR; EST: 1/1/1965; REV: 4/30/2024;