Human Resource Advisor III (Merit comp.) New Hire Onboarding & Integration Excellence

Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State.

In meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion.

Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.

The preferred qualification for this position is familiarity with the Payroll Human Resources Statewide Technology (PHRST) system or a comparable Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

(Note: The preferred qualification is not required to meet the minimum job requirements. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications but do not possess the preferred qualification will still be considered.)

Human Resource Advisor III

This is the advanced level of professional human resource work in a human resource function(s) that supports the business operations, mission and objectives of one or more agencies.  Employees at this level perform complex work independently.   

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed.

• 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 for Human Resource Advisor III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Applicants must possess at least one of the following:

              Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher.

              OR

              Three years of professional human resource experience.

              OR

              Two 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: 

2. Two years’ experience in performing professional human resource work in support of a human resource function.
3. Two years’ experience in providing guidance, direction and recommendations to employees, management or others on inquiries and/or challenges.
4. Two years’ experience in applying human resource laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
5. Two years’ experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.

• Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.

• This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System. 

• The HR Advisor III is a statewide position based in the New Castle County office. Onsite presence is required to ensure timely communication, cross-departmental coordination, and hands-on support throughout the onboarding process.  
• This position may occasionally require travel to Kent and Sussex Counties to support team and operational needs.

• Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. 
• Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Department of Justice Benefits Include:

• May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).
• State of Delaware healthcare plan.
• State of Delaware pension plan.
• Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.
• 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

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

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

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.