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Human Resources Generalist Trainee

Leadership Associate (Confidential)

Recruitment # 251223-5989VR-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 12/30/2025 12:00:00 AM

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

Job Type Open to Agency Employees

Close Date 1/8/2026 11:59:00 PM

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+ Introduction

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) (https://www.osc.ct.gov/) is an agency whose mission is to provide accounting and financial services, to administer employee and retiree benefits, to develop accounting policy and exercise accounting oversight, and to prepare financial reports for the state, federal and municipal governments and the public. Located at 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT; Monday thru Friday; 40 Hours Per Week;

As a Leadership Associate (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5989VR&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) : target class Human Resources Generalist 1 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6163MP&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) , in the Human Resources Unit of the Executive Office, 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, wellbeing of the agency’s workforce and perform related duties as assigned.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

+ Comprehensive health and dental insurance (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) , providing you with peace of mind and access to quality healthcare.

+ Robust pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings to secure your financial future.

+ Generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, personal days, and 13 holidays per calendar year.

+ We are an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, which means you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

+ A culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance and offers alternate work schedules and telecommuting options.

+ Opportunities to invest in your professional growth and development with training programs, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the State of Connecticut.

+ Connecticut is a strong community with a lot to offer in entertainment, food and shopping, recreation in our beautiful state parks and forests, diverse culture, and rich history. Learn more about all Connecticut has to offer.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ Full-Time, 40 hours per week

+ Monday through Friday

+ Location: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106

+ Hybrid (office/telework) may be available

THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF

+ You’re able to work collaboratively with others, especially those with differing viewpoints, and you enjoy bringing people together.

+ You have a strong attention to detail, work quickly under pressure, and value the quality of your work.

+ You are interested in supporting the Human Resources function, including awareness and willingness to learn policies and procedures to support the agency’s HR Unit;

+ You want to do work that matters and want to build a better Connecticut with the Office of the State Comptroller, promoting economic growth, advocating for fiscal control, and championing policies that lower costs.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

+ Provide administrative support to the HR Unit;

+ Greet and direct visitors to the HR Unit;

+ Support the Human Resources Director and members of the HR Unit;

+ Answer calls, forward calls, and accurately respond to inquiries from staff and the public;

+ Schedule meetings, interviews, and trainings;

+ Maintain employee files, records, various rosters, and spreadsheets;

+ Scan and copy documents;

+ Draft letters and emails to internal and external parties;

+ Compile information for review and prepare reports, spreadsheets, and tables;

+ Prepare documentation for HR approval related to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA),Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Workers’ Compensation (WC);

+ Prepare correspondence for outgoing mail and open and distribute mail, faxes, and emails;

+ Order office suppose and manage payments to vendors.

ABOUT US

+ The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is an agency whose mission is to provide accounting and financial services, administer employee and retiree benefits, develop accounting policy and exercise accounting oversight, and prepare financial reports for the state, federal and municipal governments, and the public.

+ + We are located in the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. This state-of-the-art building offers free garage parking, an on-site cafeteria, and ergonomic workspaces.

+ + The Budget and Financial Analysis division performs the state’s accounting and financial reporting functions and develops and executes the agency budget. The division is accountable for posting, analyzing, and reporting state expenditures and regularly monitors the health of the state’s budget condition.

Selection Plan

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. To be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the Office of the State Comptroller for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language. 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 Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Office of the State Comptroller are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks, subject to the provisions of Section 31-51i and conducted in accordance with Section 29-17a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.

+ 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, but your application may be considered 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.

CONNECT WITH US

+ 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 any questions about this recruitment, please contact the agency’s human resources team at [email protected].

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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 explaining and applying Human Resources policies and topics, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Workers’ Compensation (WC).

+ Experience or coursework in the field of Human Resources or Labor Relations within a union environment.

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

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

+ Experience drafting and proofreading correspondence with proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

+ Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion, confidentiality, and a high level of professionalism.

+ Experience entering and tracking transactions in Core-CT and running standard HR and EPM reports.

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

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES AND THOSE RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE INDICATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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, veterans, and persons with disabilities. If you are requesting special accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact [email protected].

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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