Human Resource Specialist - Benefits (Total Rewards)
State of Utah
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Human Resources Generalist
State of Utah
150 Department of Government Operations
Location
Utah, 84129
Salary
From $28.30
per hour
Type
Full Time
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SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is about helping hire and manage staff for key state agencies like transportation and veterans' services by handling recruitment, job classifications, and data systems.
You'll work closely with managers to solve HR challenges and ensure smooth operations.
It's a great fit for someone organized, good at communicating, and passionate about public service who enjoys analyzing information to make fair decisions.
Key Requirements
- Experience in recruitment and selection processes, including sourcing candidates and managing the full hiring cycle
- Ability to analyze data and information to make decisions, particularly for job classifications and salary ranges
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with management and stakeholders
- Proficiency in developing and maintaining accurate job descriptions
- Knowledge of HRIS systems to ensure data accuracy and integrity
- Collaboration skills for working with HR directors and compensation specialists
- Willingness to work in-office in Salt Lake City after initial training, with possible reassignments in Salt Lake or Utah counties
Full Job Description
Do you have experience with the recruitment and selection process? Can you make decisions by analyzing data or information?
The Utah Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM) needs you as a Human Resources Generalist to join the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and Veteran Affairs team to deliver high quality human resource services.
You will work with management to provide solutions and expertise on unique recruitment and classification needs that will aid in the success and furthering of their mission.
This office needs a dedicated HR professional to support this important agency.
The starting hourly rate for the Human Resource Generalist position is $28.30.
Preference may be given to current DHRM employees.
All candidates selected to fill vacancies at the Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM) may be reassigned to other work locations within Salt Lake or Utah counties at any time based on business need. This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies within DHRM.Why You Should Join Our Team
This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of hiring and supporting UDOT and Veteran Affairs, you will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as generous paid time off, to have a positive work life balance. Click here to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.
The Agency
To learn more about DHRM, click here. DHRM vision statement: Evolve then elevate the employee experience.
As experts in people as agency resources, DHRM partners with State of Utah agency and division leaders to:
Create excellent human capital strategies.
Attract and utilize human resources to effectively meet mission requirements with ever-increasing efficiency and the highest degree of integrity.
Requirements
Talent Acquisition:
- Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Manage the full recruitment life cycle, including job posting creation, applicant tracking, active candidate sourcing, participation in interview panels, and seamless onboarding.
Job Classification Analysis:
- Analyze job content against established classification criteria to determine the appropriate job classification and salary range.
- Develop and maintain clear, concise, and accurate job descriptions that reflect the essential functions, responsibilities, and qualifications for each position.
- Collaborate effectively with the HR Field Director and compensation specialists on comprehensive job classification reviews and re-evaluations.
HRIS Management:
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of all data within the HRIS system.
Qualifications
Essential Skills and Abilities:
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with employees, managers, and external stakeholders on a wide range of HR topics.
- Organizational Skills: Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines consistently, and maintain accurate records.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to identify, analyze, and resolve HR-related issues effectively and efficiently.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret HR data to identify trends, generate standard reports, and provide data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Experience with Google Drive applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, etc.).
- Experience using Cornerstone as a recruitment system.
- Current DHRM employees.
Additional Information
Employment is contingent on passing a background check.
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
DRHM rules apply to transfers.
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