Human Resources Manager I

The incumbent in this position manages the DHSS Human Resources Administration Offices state-wide providing benefits services and personnel office administration for the department.  Through a staff of 30 in four regional offices, the incumbent provides service to 4500 agency employees which includes eleven divisions, five 24/7 hospitals and 14 collective bargaining units.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Interprets, explains and applies applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
   
• Develops and recommends policies and procedures consistent with merit system laws, rules, regulations, priorities, objectives and new federal mandates. 
   
• Develops and implements programs to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, the policies of the Office of Management and Budget and to meet operational needs of human resource functions.
   
• Collects, analyzes and evaluates data from a variety of sources and presents/communicates information effectively.
   
• Identifies and analyzes inquiries/problems/needs/issues, assesses their impact and generates and evaluates alternatives.
   
• Provides recommendations, guidance and direction to management for the purpose of understanding, meeting organizational and operational goals and objectives and identifying/resolving problems/needs. 
   
• Implements human resource functions, policies, procedures, systems and plans.
   
• Provides representation at meetings, hearing, contract negotiations, presentations, proceedings and committees. 
   
• Monitors and ensures compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, requirements, guidelines, contract agreements and budgets.
   
• Conducts projects and studies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Human Resources Manager I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of Bachelors degree or higher in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Science, Political Science or related field OR possession of a SPHR, PHR, IPMA-CP, IPMA-CS or equivalent professional human resource certification OR for current State employees, the Office of Management and Budget Human Resource Certification.
2. Three years experience in human resource management applying human resource theories, principles and models to the administration of at least one of the following functional areas: Labor/Employee Relations, Benefits, Job Classification, Compensation Analysis, Pension, Recruitment, Selection or EEO/AA.
3. Six months experience in policy administration which includes planning, developing, implementing and evaluating policies and procedures.
4. Six months experience in establishing goals, objectives and priorities in accordance with an organizations overall mission.
5. Knowledge of staff supervision of two or more employees which includes to plan, assign, review, discipline, recommend hire, promotion, termination and administer performance plans and reviews.

Merit Only: Current State of Delaware employees in a position covered by the Merit System and who have completed their initial probationary period.

This position will have Statewide responsibilities which requires travel throughout the State.  The State of Delaware provides transportation services to State agencies.  Due to this position having statewide responsibility, the office location is flexible.

Writing Exercise: A writing exercise will be given at the time of interview.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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