Employees in this class serve as consultants supporting general human resources functions or specializing in a specific human resources function in a large agency or statewide.
Employees in this class operate under limited supervision and have broad decision-making authority in providing human resources consultation to executive leaders, managers, employees, or other human resources staff. Human resources functions supported may include alternative dispute resolution, classification, compensation, employee relations, recruitment, training, project management, program design, policy, and workforce planning.
Determines appropriate action by conducting analyses in designated program area(s). Researches and resolves requests within designated program area(s). Conducts analyses and prepares recommendations for implementation. Provides training to agency human resources staff and other state employees in designated program area(s). Provides advice and recommendations to agency human resources staff in designated program area(s). Conducts analyses of external practices in designated program area(s) and prepares recommendations based on analyses. Conducts analyses and prepares reports in designated program area(s). Ensures that data and records are kept in designated program area(s) in a user-friendly and accessible manner for agency human resources staff, the legislature and the public as appropriate. Ensures compliance with relevant federal and state laws and state human resources policies. Conducts analysis and produces key reports that can be used as input for key HR policy decisions both in the Executive and Legislative branches of State government.
Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management. Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal laws and state human resources laws, policies and practices. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing. Ability to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making recommendations and/or decisions within delegated level of authority.
A bachelor’s degree and relevant human resources experience. A master’s degree in human resources management may substitute for the required experience.