STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Human Resources Generalist 2- DOC Operations

Hybrid

Recruitment #221018-6164MP-001

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Introduction

Do you enjoy promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, agency, and community?  
If so, read below & apply today!  

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is now accepting applications for multiple full-time, 1st shift, Monday-Friday, HR Generalist 2- DOC Operations opportunities to support the Department of Correction (DOC) in various locations such as Wethersfield, Somers, Enfield, Hartford, Cheshire, New Haven, Bridgeport, Niantic (East Lyme), Uncasville (Montville), and Brooklyn, CT with hybrid telework schedules available. Each position will be assigned to a specific DOC facility or unit. Please select all of the locations you’re willing to work on your application.  

If you are looking for an organization that has endless challenge, tremendous opportunity and purpose like few others, this is the role you’ve been searching for!  

With your expertise in a broad range of HR capabilities including employee relations, organizational design, leadership coaching and development, problem-solving, strategic focus, data analysis and business acumen you will be a key leader both functionally within the human resources team and for the leadership team at your assigned unit. The DOC is an excellent place to utilize your HR knowledge to provide guidance and support in all HR related matters. Assignments are often highly sensitive, complex and composed of critical human resource issues resulting in wide or precedent-setting impacts. There is a comprehensive and deep functional support system to support you. You will collaborate with dedicated HR teams in specialty administrative areas such as leaves, benefits, workers compensation, talent solutions and labor relations, enabling you to coordinate the end-to-end HR solutions to meet any operational challenge. This is essential work; it is this dedicated group of professionals that keep the people that we serve, their community and their colleagues safe every day. We are looking for HR professionals who are seeking an opportunity to serve their state in a way that is rewarding and fulfilling. 

Within DOC we have a tremendous variety of professionals that support the mission of the agency such as:  

  • A full range of medical services provided by specialized doctors and nurses  
  • Counselors and social workers across multiple disciplines and specialties 
  • Chaplains of every denomination  
  • Internal industries including manufacturing and printing operations 
  • An enterprise spanning transportation system  
  • Kitchens and dining services to support about 10,000 people 
  • Maintenance and engineering services that span nearly every trade  
  • Full spectrum administrative support including financial services and information technology 
  • The largest public school district in the State of Connecticut  
  • The most dedicated managers and leaders that can be found in public service 
As an HR professional at the DOC you play a key role in the engagement and support of this incredible group of about 6,000 correctional professionals. There is little in the world of HR that you will not encounter on a regular basis at DOC. Our size is one of our strengths when it comes to developing our HR team. The breadth and scope of your work provides a wide array of opportunity for professional growth!  



As a State employee you will enjoy: 
  • Flexible work hours and telecommute arrangements.
  • Outstanding medical and dental benefits supporting your health and wellness.
  • The ability to begin planning for your future with excellent retirement plans and defined contribution plans.
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and twelve holidays.
  • Interested in learning more, check out our benefits page.

Selection Plan

To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the 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.
  • For assistance in applying, please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public 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.
  • 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 candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
After You Apply: 
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board daily to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • 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 posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders daily in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. 
  • 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. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position. 
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
Connect With Us:
  • 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. 
  • If have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact faith.macdonald@ct.gov. 
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Administrative Services, this class is deployed at an agency and is accountable for independently performing a full range of human resources duties as an agency business partner.

In a state agency outside of the State's centralized Human Resources structure, this class will be accountable for independently performing a full range of human resources and other related duties.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Advises 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; 
  • Approves agency’s 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; 
  • Facilitates human resource transactions, including promotions, demotions, transfers;
  • Maintains human resource information systems within assigned agency; Independently handles reclassification grievances; 
  • Administers 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; 
  • Counsels and makes referrals to 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 ABILITY

  • Knowledge of: human resources management and relevant state and federal laws, 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, human resources information systems and labor relations;
  • Considerable: interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills and conflict resolution skills;
  • Ability to: work effectively in a matrixed organization; analyze and balance customer’s needs with laws, regulations, policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements;
  • Ability to: supervise, strategically plan, including succession planning, and ability to apply innovative solutions to organizational problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years professional experience in human resources management or equal opportunity/affirmative action or labor relations management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the junior working level in human resources management.

For state employees, this is interpreted at the level of Human Resources Generalist 1, Human Resources Associate, or Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  2. A Master's degree in human resources management, labor relations, business administration, public administration or other closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  3. For state employees one (1) year as a Human Resources Generalist 1 or Human Resources Associate may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience interpreting and advising employees and leaders on human resources policies and collective bargaining agreements. 
  • Experience advising managers on organizational design. 
  • Experience with PeopleSoft or HR information system. 
  • Bachelor's degree or higher. 
  • Experience in public sector Human Resources. 
  • Certification in Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) , HRCI (Human Resources Certification Institute) or IPMA certification (International Public Management Association for Human Resources).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.





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