State Human Resource Analyst

Summary Statement

Join Delaware's Department of Human Resources Classification and Compensation Team. In this position you will be working in the Central Classification and Compensation section. Responsibilities include conducting job analysis, researching and analyzing all relevant material and using the results to provide written recommendations for job classification/compensation requests and projects. This position will use multiple automated information systems to retrieve data.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

• Six months experience in the advanced functionality of Microsoft Excel, such as formula/function library, data manipulation, import/export of data and linking multiple spreadsheets.

Professional human resource work is characterized by the application of human resource theories, principles and models to support the administration of human resource functions and the use of knowledge, discretion, consultation and independent judgment in applying and/or interpreting human resource laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures to address a variety of human resource activities, challenges, issues and assignments.

• Provides technical guidance, policy and procedure interpretation, eligibility determination, consultation and recommendations to employees, applicants, management, human resource staff, vendors, or others in the assigned human resource function(s).
• Interprets, explains and ensures compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Analyzes and evaluates requests, inquiries, challenges or practices; makes determinations and defines solutions, options and alternative actions as appropriate to ensure equity and/or appropriate and consistent interpretation of laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Anticipates broad implications of actions/recommendations and defends recommendations and decisions.
• Conducts research which includes collecting, analyzing and interpreting a variety of data and reports from multiple sources, obtaining and clarifying information, verifying accuracy and troubleshooting discrepancies, reviewing precedents and past decisions, and presenting findings.
• Conducts special reviews, studies and/or projects and presents findings.
• Prepares and analyzes a variety of statistical and narrative reports and may calculate and report on data.
• Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, evaluate, and report on human resource data; and may perform quality reviews of data in systems.
• Participates in meetings, conference calls and/or presentations.
• May develop job aids, forms, or communications for area of expertise.
• May research, design, facilitate and/or evaluate effectiveness of service delivery; and may contact outside parties such as vendors, contractors or other entities to gather data and resolve inquiries or issues.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• One year of professional human resource experience.
• Two years’ experience in performing paraprofessional or administrative support work for a human resource function. A statewide Human Resource Certification or professional human resource certification may substitute for one year of experience.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.