Human Resources Specialist III

This position supervises the Pension Manual Load and Disability Section of the Office of Pensions. The incumbent is responsible for service benefits for nine pension plans administered by the Office of Pensions, and is the internal and external subject matter expert. The incumbent provides overall supervision, training, and coordination of assigned staff to ensure compliance with pension rules, regulations, and State laws. The incumbent also serves as the primary backup to the Section manager.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

1. Six months experience in using an automated human resource and payroll management information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire, and report on data.

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 Specialist III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a 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. At least two years experience performing professional human resource activities in a human resource office such as Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Benefits, Job Classification, Compensation Analysis, Pension, Recruitment, Selection or EEO/AA.
3. Three years experience in analyzing human resource problems, developing alternatives and recommending and advising management on solutions.
4. Three years experience in interpreting human resource laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
5. Six months experience in narrative report writing.
6. Knowledge of developing human resource policies or procedures. 

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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