Human Resource Manager II

Essential Functions

Professional human resource work is characterized by the application of human resource theories, principles and models to support the administration of human resource functions; as well as the use of knowledge, discretion, consultation and independent judgment in applying and/or interpreting human resource laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures to address a variety of human resource activities, challenges, issues and assignments. Work often involves review, evaluation, consultation, and recommendations of specific courses of action to be taken, through collaboration with employees, supervisors, managers, and others, and in compliance with human resource laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

• Provides guidance, direction and recommendations to employees, management and others based on findings, rules, regulations, policies, guidelines and precedents that impact assigned area of human resources.
• Depending on the size of an assigned agency and operations, employees perform professional human resource work specializing in one or more human resource functions or perform professional human resource work as a generalist for all human resource functions of one or more assigned agencies.
• Applies, explains, and ensures compliance with state and federal human resource laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Analyzes inquiries, needs and challenges; assesses organizational impact; evaluates alternatives/options and makes recommendations.
• Explains and supports human resource related actions and recommendations.
• Reports workplace risk management issues to leadership (e.g., safety, health).
• Researches, collects, analyzes and evaluates data and information from a variety of sources and documents findings in narrative and statistical reports.
• Utilizes automated human resources information systems or other computerized systems to research and report on data; may perform quality reviews of data in systems.
• Conducts special assignments and studies.
• Participates in interviews, meetings, conference calls and/or presentations.
• May calculate, resolve discrepancies and report on data for an agency’s payroll.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Human Resource Manager II

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

1. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher or four years of professional human resource experience or three years of professional human resource experience AND a Statewide Human Resource Certification or professional human resource certification.

In addition to the above requirement, applicants must meet all of the job requirements below:

1. Three years’ experience in performing professional human resource work in support of a human resource function.
2. Three years’ experience in interviewing employees, management or others to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action.
3. Two years’ experience in providing subject matter expertise to employees, management or others on inquiries and/or challenges in assigned human resource function(s).
4. Two years’ experience in developing and evaluating human resource policies or procedures.
5. One year of experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

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.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce.