Human Resources Generalist

Recruitment #MP-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 2/6/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $83,556 - $113,932/year Job Type Open to Statewide Employees Close Date 2/17/2026 11:59:00 PM

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The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Human Resources (HR), is recruiting for one (1)
Human Resources Generalist 2 opportunity, to join the Human Resources Unit with in the DAS Small Agency Resource Team (SmART) in Hartford, CT. This position is open to current State of Connecticut employees.

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• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday schedule
• First shift hours, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Hybrid schedule- combination of in office and telework, in accordance with the Telework Policy.

As a Human Resources Generalist 2, you will be accountable for providing agency human resources support to an assigned SmART Agency and/or DAS Divisions, including but not limited to recruitment, new employee onboarding, and general state HR administration. Your impact is crucial to the Human Resources function as you will participate in programs that directly impact the health, safety, and wellbeing of the agency’s workforce.

• Manage various areas of the recruitment process, including clearing of mandatory lists, interviewing, selection, and on-boarding hires.
• Conduct agency-specific human resources work dedicated to the hiring and onboarding of new employees, as well as the confirming and tracking of required education or licensure.
• Advise agency staff on human resources policies and procedures, proper organizational structure and the use of appropriate job classifications, talent needs, to include but not limited to advising on the availability and expiration of eligible lists, etc.
• Partner with DAS service delivery teams and specialized units to appropriately deliver solutions for agency human resources needs.
• Make recommendations regarding agency’s classification, position management transactions and ensure proper organizational structure.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Advise employees on matters related to employment, career development, transfer, separation, recruitment, examinations, and/or compensation.
• Upon approval, facilitate human resource transactions, including promotions, demotions, and transfers.
• Communicate with agency managers, bargaining unit representatives and other interested parties to ensure cooperative relationships.
• Maintain human resource information systems within assigned agency.
• Perform research in support of reclassification grievances, business rules questions, policy and legislative changes, training initiatives and other human resources initiatives and projects.
• Utilize time management and organizational skills, while managing multiple priorities to meet competing deadlines.
• Achieve results in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Think creatively to problem solve, take the initiative to complete tasks, and think of new ideas to assist in streamlining human resource processes.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with Human Resources Business Partners and DAS Human Resources teams
• As well as other duties as assigned.

The State of Connecticut has centralized its Human Resources function with the following goals:

• 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.

In order to be considered for this job opening,
you must be a current State of CT employee
, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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