Connecticut
HR Policy and Information Systems Trainee (Leadership Associate) (Target Class:
Connecticut, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Introduction
Are you a looking for a career in Human Resources? If so, we encourage you to read the posting below and apply today! The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is accepting applications for an exciting HR Policy and Information Systems Trainee (Leadership Associate-Confidential) opportunity within the HR Policy and Information Systems Unit. The qualified individual will be appointed to the target class of Human Resources Associate upon completion of the applicable training period. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Location: 450 Columbus Blvd in Hartford, CT Full time, 40 Hours/week First shift, 8 hours per day Monday through Friday Hybrid schedule-combination of in office and telework TRAINING As a Human Resources Policy and Information Systems Trainee, you will participate in a 1-to-2-year development program designed to provide the knowledge and technical skills required to perform the full functions of the target class of Human Resources Associate. As an HR Policy and Information Systems Trainee, you will work closely with fellow team members in our unit while being trained to provide assistance in the interpretation of policies and statutes, assist State of CT agencies with questions relating to HR policies and procedures, and work with users in our Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) File and Case Management system.
About Us At DAS we are committed to providing timely, fair, competent, cost‑effective services that address the needs of state agencies, municipalities, private industry, and the public.
Selection Plan Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit 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 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 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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 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 Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov.
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
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience or coursework interpreting statutes, regulations, laws, or policies.
Experience creating formulas and analyzing data in Microsoft Excel.
Experience researching and making decisions based on facts.
Experience following directions to complete a task.
Experience providing customer support.
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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About Us At DAS we are committed to providing timely, fair, competent, cost‑effective services that address the needs of state agencies, municipalities, private industry, and the public.
Selection Plan Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit 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 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 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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 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 Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov.
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
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience or coursework interpreting statutes, regulations, laws, or policies.
Experience creating formulas and analyzing data in Microsoft Excel.
Experience researching and making decisions based on facts.
Experience following directions to complete a task.
Experience providing customer support.
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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