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Human Resources Generalist Trainee

Leadership Associate (Confidential)

Recruitment # 250701-5989VR-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 7/9/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $68,570* - $98,421/year (*Employees new to state service start at the minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 7/16/2025 11:59:00 PM

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The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Administrative Services (DAS) (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS) , is now accepting applications for an exciting role as a Human Resources Generalist Trainee (Leadership Associate (Confidential)) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5989VR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) opportunity, supporting the Human Resources Unit within the Small Agency Resource Team (SmART) in Hartford, CT.

What We Can Offer You:

+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.

+ Professional growth and development opportunities.

+ A healthy work/life balance to all employees (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) .

Position Details:

+ Full-time, 40 hours/week

+ Monday - Friday

+ Hybrid work schedule (In-office/Remote)

+ Located at 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford

Position Responsibilities:

As a HR Generalist Trainee, you will be accountable for providing onsite agency human resources support, 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.

Additionally, you'll be responsible for the following duties:

+ Assist in 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.

+ Assist in advising 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.

+ Partner with DAS service delivery teams and specialized units to appropriately deliver solutions for agency human resources needs.

+ Assist in making recommendations regarding agency’s classification. and position management transactions and ensures proper organizational structure.

+ Assist in ensuring 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, 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 deadline.

+ Achieve results in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

+ Creative thinking, taking the initiative and thinking of new ideas.

+ Work independently and as a team.

+ Develop and maintain working relationships with Human Resources Business Partners and DAS Human Resources teams as well as other duties as assigned.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ 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 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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 documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: 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 or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Hayley Newhouse at [email protected].

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency incumbents in this class participate in a formal development program designed to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify for appointment to a designated managerial or professional confidential class assigned to the MP Pay Plan.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Participates in a formal development program designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed in order to qualify for appointment and advancement to a designated managerial or professional/confidential class;

+ Performs/learns the duties of the designated function;

+ Performs/learns leadership skills and develops leadership traits;

+ Prepares program progress reports;

+ Attends managerial meetings germane to designated function;

+ Prepares and gives presentations;

+ Assists in major projects;

+ Participates in budget preparation and management;

+ Attends formal training courses;

+ May lead special projects;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ interpersonal skills;

+ Considerable ability to

+ understand and apply state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

+ analyze and solve problems;

+ effect and manage change;

+ plan for and implement excellent customer service;

+ learn a new knowledge base in functional area;

+ learn and apply policy and procedure;

+ Managerial aptitude.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated class at the completion of the development program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience or coursework in the field of Human Resources or Labor Relations.

+ Experience or coursework working in Human Resources or Labor Relations within a union environment.

+ Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders of an organization.

+ Experience prioritizing and responding to customer inquiries and providing resolution by utilizing informational resources.

+ Experience using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Prior to appointment to this class there must be an approved managerial or professional confidential designated class identified to which the incumbent will be appointed upon successful completion of an approved development program. Incumbents in this class must meet the experience and training requirements of the identified designated class at the end of the development program.

+ The work schedule for this classification is full-time. Incumbents must work a full-time forty (40) hours per week schedule.

+ Incumbents in this class will be eligible for reclassification to the designated class without competitive examination upon successful completion of the development program and satisfactory service. The length of the development program should be designed around the requirements of the designated class and the prior experience of the incumbent but in no case should be less than one (1) year or exceed three (3) calendar years in accordance with C.G.S. 5-234.

+ All appointments to this class shall be under terms of an approved development program and in accordance with a time schedule approved by the Department of Administrative Services.

+ No additional working test period shall be required upon successful completion of the development program.

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.

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.

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