Human Resources Generalist

$83,556 – $113,932/year
* New State employees start at the minimum of the salary range

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS ) Human Resources (HR) has an outstanding opportunity to serve as a Human Resources Generalist 2 to join the HR Operations team within the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS ) in Middletown, CT. Additionally, applications for this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Hybrid opportunity:
  Once training is successfully completed, a hybrid schedule (combination of in-office and telework) will be available based on business needs, in accordance with the Telework Policy.
• When in the office, the reporting location is DMHAS 1000 Silver Street in Middletown, CT.
• Occasional travel to satellite DMHAS facilities may be required.

The HR Generalist 2 is accountable for providing onsite agency support, including but not limited to, maintaining Human Resources Information System, reporting and data analysis, employee relations, new employee onboarding, and general state human resources administration.

• Partnering with and advising agency managers and staff on mission-driven strategies and human resources policies and practices.
• Making recommendations and advising leaders to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and union contracts.
• Collaborating with dedicated HR teams and employees 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.
• Maintaining all human resources records and transactions for employees within the Human Resources Information System (CORE-CT) including but not limited to processing positions, new hires, reclassifications, seniority, and salary adjustments.
• Adhering to the state’s reemployment and SEBAC guidelines.
• Interpreting and applying union contract language.
• Using human resources metrics and analytics to make business decisions.

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is a healthcare 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.

• Support Connecticut’s 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.
• Meet
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This…