Human Resource Supervisor

Summary Statement

This position within the Department of Human Resources serves as a key member of the Workforce Support Services team, providing centralized support to a variety of State of Delaware agencies. In this role, the incumbent will promote positive employee relations through effective staff supervision and by interpreting, explaining, and applying applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. The position is responsible for developing solutions, providing recommendations, and offering guidance and direction to our team members on workforce-related matters. Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Essential Functions

• 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).
• Conducts special assignments and studies.
• Participates in interviews, meetings, conference calls and/or presentations.
• Makes calculations, resolves discrepancies and reports on data for an agency’s payroll.

Job Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Four years of professional human resource experience.
• Three years of professional human resource experience AND a Statewide Human Resource Certification or professional human resource certification.
• Three years’ experience in performing professional human resource work in support of a human resource function.
• Three years’ experience in providing guidance, direction and recommendations to employees, management or others on inquiries and/or challenges.
• One year of experience in ensuring compliance with human resource laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

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 hire's Form I-9 information to confirm that they are authorized to work in the U.S.

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 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.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.