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Human Resources Generalist 2
Job Location:
Job Location:
Hartford, CT - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 87787 - 119701
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
20 August 2026 (14 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
17 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Introduction
TheState of ConnecticutDepartment of Administrative Services (DAS)Human Resources (HR) is recruiting for two (2) Human Resources Generalist 2 opportunities to join the Human Resources Unit within the DAS Small Agency Resource Team (SmART) in Hartford CT.
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Position Highlights:
- 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- Once training is successfully completed a hybrid schedule will be available based on business needs in accordance with the Telework Policy.
The Role:
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 agencys workforce.
Additionally youll be responsible for the following duties:
- 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 agencys classification position management transactions and ensure proper organizational structure
- Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws regulations policies and procedure
- 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
- Other duties as assigned
This image shows a career progression pathway within the State of Connecticut starting with Human Resources Generalist 1 progressing to Human Resources Generalist 2 (highlighted to indicate current opening) then Human Resources Generalist 3 followed by Assistant Human Resources Business Partner and ending with Human Resources Business Partner.A slogan on the left reads Start Stay Grow with the State of Connecticut.
Selection Plan
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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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 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 .
- 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:
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- 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 employer may participate in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Administrative Services this class is deployed at an agency and is accountable for independently performing a full range of human resources duties as an agency business partner.
In a state agency outside of the States centralized Human Resources structure this class will be accountable for independently performing a full range of human resources and other related duties.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Advises 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.;
- Partners with DAS service delivery teams and specialized units to appropriately deliver solutions for agency human resources needs;
- Communicates with agency managers bargaining unit representatives and other interested parties to ensure cooperative relationships;
- Approves agencys classification and position management transactions and ensures proper organizational structure;
- Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws regulations policies and procedures;
- Advises employees on matters related to employment career development transfer separation recruitment examinations and/or compensation;
- Performs job audits or other fact finding techniques related to individual job classification and job classification studies;
- Facilitates human resource transactions including promotions demotions transfers;
- Maintains human resource information systems within assigned agency;
- Independently handles reclassification grievances;
- Administers various areas of the recruitment process including clearing of mandatory lists interviewing selection and on-boarding hires;
- Prepares or oversees the preparation and maintenance of relevant documentation and records;
- Counsels and makes referrals to employee assistance programs;
- Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff including outreach interview and selection;
- Ensures all records files and folders are maintained updated and digitized where applicable;
- May assist coordinate implement oversee and/or provide training and/or staff development programs;
- May support related agency strategic needs;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
- Knowledge of
- human resources management;
- relevant state and federal laws statutes regulations policies and procedures;
- employment practices related to civil rights equal employment opportunity job classification recruitment and selection compensation and benefit programs pay administration workers compensation;
- human resources information systems;
- labor relations;
- Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- conflict resolution skills;
- Ability to
- work effectively in a matrixed organization;
- analyze and balance customers needs with laws regulations policies procedures and collective bargaining agreements;
- supervise;
- strategically plan including succession planning;
- apply innovative solutions to organizational problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Seven (7) years of professional experience in human resources management or equal employment opportunity/affirmative action or labor relations management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the junior working level in human resources management or equal employment opportunity/affirmative action or labor relations management.
NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Human Resources Generalist 1 Human Resources Associate or Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
- College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelors degree.
- A Masters degree in human resources management labor relations business administration public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
- For state employees one (1) year as a Human Resources Generalist 1 Human ResourcesAssociate or Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1 may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with CORE-CT (PeopleSoft) HRMS entering and maintaining Job Data and Position Management records
- Experience managing full-cycle recruitments using the states Applicant Tracking System (ATS) JobAps
- Experience advising on State of Connecticut Human Resources policies statutes and bargaining unit contracts
- Experience with performance management including employee coaching and performance improvement plans
- Experience prioritizing and responding to customer inquiries and providing resolution by utilizing informational resources
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operators License.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
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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