Human Resources Trainee (Classification Unit)
Hartford, CT - USA
Job Summary
Kickstart your Human Resources career with hands-on experience in one of the most foundational
areas of public sector HR: job classification.
If you have recently graduated with a Bachelors or Masters degree we encourage you to apply!
The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is excited to welcome aHuman Resources Trainee to our Classification Unit- a team that helps ensure every job in state government is accurately defined described and aligned with the right qualifications.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
- Hybrid.
- Monday - Friday.
- Full Time 40 Hours/week.
- First Shift 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Location: 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford CT.
Its the process of understanding what different jobs actually involve- ensuring each role has the correct reporting structure minimum qualifications and responsibilities. Youll learn how to review job duties compare roles across agencies and help ensure a clear and consistent workforce structure for the state.
- Review job duties and identify the essential functions of a role;
- Update and help write job class descriptions that clearly reflect duties and qualifications;
- Compare roles across agencies to ensure consistency and alignment;
- Learn how classification impacts hiring compensation and workforce planning;
- Collaborate with HR partners across the state to gather information and verify job duties.
- Enjoy analyzing information and spotting patterns;
- Are curious about how organizations structure jobs and determine qualifications;
- Want to build foundational HR skills in a structured supportive environment;
- Communicate clearly and feel comfortable working with various stakeholders at all levels.
- Classification Administration: Research job class history analyze documentation revise job classifications and implement approved changes in JobAps.
- Freenames Administration: Apply mandated rules to process reemployment transactions approve or deny statewide transfer transactions and train state agencies on the process.
- Reclassification Grievance Coordination: Conduct hearings review evidence and issue decisions in accordance with collective bargaining agreements. Maintain records and communicate outcomes to unions and agencies.
- Technology & Data Management: Maintain aspects of the States Applicant Tracking System and related technology supporting Freenames; prepare reports manuals and correspondence.
- Collaboration & Learning: Partner with HR staff deployed to agencies to support classification strategies; gain an understanding of agency missions and workplaces.
- Collaborative Mentorship: Work directly with HR leaders and professionals committed to your growth and success.
- Professional Development: Build specialized expertise in classification mandatory rights and grievance coordination within public sector HR.
- Impactful Work: Help maintain integrity in classification systems and employee rights ensuring agencies can hire and retain talent effectively.
- Positive Environment: We foster an inclusive respectful workplace where your contributions are recognized.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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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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- Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs) which must be completed by the questionnaires 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 employer may participate in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization.
QUESTIONS WERE 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 Brittney Woodley at . Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
- 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.
- 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.
- Bachelors degree obtained by date of hire.
- Experience with using formulas sorting and filtering in Microsoft Excel to review information.
- Experience using cloud-based platforms (such as OneDrive SharePoint or similar) to organize files.
- Experience using attention to detail on multiple assignments in environments with changing priorities or deadlines.
- Experience researching analyzing and interpreting documentation to identify relevant information and summarize content accurately.
- Experience writing original content using proper grammar punctuation and sentence structure.
- 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.
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.
Required Experience:
Intern
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