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170940
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER A
AS619     $56,326 - $110,531
Creation Date: 07/15/2001
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To manage all aspects of a human resources program; or to serve as an assistant to a Human Resources Director; or to serve as the chief human resources advisor at a small agency or satellite entity.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Manager

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct from a higher level Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Director, or higher level administrative official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct over Human Resources Supervisors and/or Human Resources Specialists and Human Resources Analysts.

LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Human Resources Supervisor by the presence of management responsibility of a human resources program.

Differs from Human Resources Manager B by the absence of serving as manager of multiple complex human resources programs.

Differs from Human Resources Director by the absence of final authority over a human resources program.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Develops and recommends policies, procedures, and long and short-range goals relative to programs managed. Assists in the development of performance indicators and in implementation of the strategic plan. Evaluates the effectiveness of the assigned program areas; recommends and implements necessary changes.

Advises the human resource director regarding alternative courses of action available to address agency classification needs. Meets with agency management to gather information needed to draft complex job studies for submission to Civil Service. Provides detailed descriptions of work and required supplemental information. Meets with Civil Service officials to present the agency's position on requests for new and revised jobs and re-evaluation of existing jobs.

Review results of studies and explains results to agency management.

Explains alternative solutions to complex allocation or evaluation problems.

Requests re-evaluation of new or revised jobs.

Counsel employees and supervisors in order to attempt to resolve problems before the formal grievance or disciplinary process is used.

Drafts disciplinary actions for review by the human resource director and agency legal counsel.

May represent the agency at Civil Service hearings.

Counsels employees and management on applicable Civil Service rules and state and federal laws pertinent to employee relations activities.

Analyzes hiring and promotional practices to ensure that the agency is in compliance with federal law.

Represents the Human Resources Office in agency meetings relative to organization of new units and reorganization of existing units. Proposes alternative organizational plans based on knowledge of Civil Service rules and policies. Make recommendations to agency management and the Human Resources Director. Acts as liaison between agency management and Civil Service representatives in implementing reorganization plans.

Reviews program operations to determine need for new or revised policies or procedures. Drafts policy statements for review and approval of the Human Resources Director.

Assists the Human Resources Director in preparing budget requests.

Manages recruiting, selection, and placement activities for the agency.

Assists in the management of assigned areas of the Human Resources Management Division.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven years of human resources experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of human resources experience; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus four years of human resources experience; OR

An advanced degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, industrial and organizational psychology, organizational behavior, or a Juris Doctorate plus three years of human resources experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Designation as a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.