What are the responsibilities and job description for the HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN position at University of Rhode Island?
Position Information
Posting Number
CS02072
Job Title
HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN
Position Number
10343
FTE
FLSA
Pay Rate
Salary Range
$53,836 - $61,097 (35 hours)
Position Type
Classified Civil Service Staff
Union
Non-Union Classified Staff
Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Restriction or Limitation Reason
End Date of Restriction or Limitation
Department Information
Department
Human Resource Administration
Contact(s)
Karen G. Healey
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resource Administration
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resource Administration
Contact Phone/Extension
401-874-5267
Contact Email
karen_healey@uri.edu
Physical Demands
Campus Location
Kingston
Building(s)
Human Resource Administration
80 Lower College Road
80 Lower College Road
Grant Funded
Extension Contingent on Funding Date
Extension Contingency Notes
Duties and Responsibilities
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
To be specifically assigned to provide non-clerical, paraprofessional support to professional personnel in direct delivery of professional human resources services (e.g. classification/compensation, merit selection and appraisal, labor relations, organizational analysis, personnel administration, and/or a comparable specialty).
To identify and collect organizational and position data for use in formulating preliminary classification recommendations.
To research salary information and benchmark classes for use in completing salary surveys and pay plan studies.
To research subject matter content to prepare oral and written exams for specified job competencies.
To review exam applications to identify the presence/absence of minimum qualifications, and to recommend education and experience scores based on established rating keys.
To assist and act in a confidential capacity to managers who formulate, determine and effectuate management policies in the field of labor relations; to have access to confidential information concerning proposed or anticipated changes which may result from collective bargaining negotiations.
To research assigned topics and collect data for use in contract negotiations, grievances, arbitration’s and other labor relations functions; to attend such proceedings, as required.
To review contract proposals and prepare summaries and comparisons of submitted documentation.
To prepare draft proposals and narratives related to classification/compensation, labor relations, personnel administration, merit selection, organizational analysis, and/or comparable human resources functions.
To review legislation and statutes on human resources topics and prepare preliminary analyses and reports.
To engage in a variety of paraprofessional departmental personnel functions related to: recruitment of personnel; implementing personnel transactions, including the transfer, reassignment or promotion of employees; preparation and maintenance of personnel records; implementing a variety of complex integrated payroll functions, including retroactive payments requiring multiple adjustments, and processing of various specialized payrolls (e.g. special contract employees, temporary services, etc.); coordinating various aspects of Workers’ Compensation cases, ensuring ongoing verification of payroll records; implementing and monitoring agency Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) cases; implementation of Personnel Rules; and comparable tasks. To utilize electronic equipment, computer software, automated databases and related technology and equipment in the research and development of HR products and analyses.
To do related work as required.
To be specifically assigned to provide non-clerical, paraprofessional support to professional personnel in direct delivery of professional human resources services (e.g. classification/compensation, merit selection and appraisal, labor relations, organizational analysis, personnel administration, and/or a comparable specialty).
To identify and collect organizational and position data for use in formulating preliminary classification recommendations.
To research salary information and benchmark classes for use in completing salary surveys and pay plan studies.
To research subject matter content to prepare oral and written exams for specified job competencies.
To review exam applications to identify the presence/absence of minimum qualifications, and to recommend education and experience scores based on established rating keys.
To assist and act in a confidential capacity to managers who formulate, determine and effectuate management policies in the field of labor relations; to have access to confidential information concerning proposed or anticipated changes which may result from collective bargaining negotiations.
To research assigned topics and collect data for use in contract negotiations, grievances, arbitration’s and other labor relations functions; to attend such proceedings, as required.
To review contract proposals and prepare summaries and comparisons of submitted documentation.
To prepare draft proposals and narratives related to classification/compensation, labor relations, personnel administration, merit selection, organizational analysis, and/or comparable human resources functions.
To review legislation and statutes on human resources topics and prepare preliminary analyses and reports.
To engage in a variety of paraprofessional departmental personnel functions related to: recruitment of personnel; implementing personnel transactions, including the transfer, reassignment or promotion of employees; preparation and maintenance of personnel records; implementing a variety of complex integrated payroll functions, including retroactive payments requiring multiple adjustments, and processing of various specialized payrolls (e.g. special contract employees, temporary services, etc.); coordinating various aspects of Workers’ Compensation cases, ensuring ongoing verification of payroll records; implementing and monitoring agency Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) cases; implementation of Personnel Rules; and comparable tasks. To utilize electronic equipment, computer software, automated databases and related technology and equipment in the research and development of HR products and analyses.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:
A working knowledge of the State Merit System Act and Personnel Rules as they relate to the assigned human resources functional area; a familiarity with the principles, practices and techniques of human resources administration; a familiarity with the organization of state government and its agencies; the ability to research data and information for use in human resources decision-making; the ability to interact cooperatively with a variety of internal and external customers; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to prepare reports and narratives; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of an associate’s degree, including or supplemented by courses in public administration, human resources management, psychology, education, or a closely related field; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment involving the performance of a variety of complex clerical functions in a human resources environment.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
A working knowledge of the State Merit System Act and Personnel Rules as they relate to the assigned human resources functional area; a familiarity with the principles, practices and techniques of human resources administration; a familiarity with the organization of state government and its agencies; the ability to research data and information for use in human resources decision-making; the ability to interact cooperatively with a variety of internal and external customers; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to prepare reports and narratives; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of an associate’s degree, including or supplemented by courses in public administration, human resources management, psychology, education, or a closely related field; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment involving the performance of a variety of complex clerical functions in a human resources environment.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Work Hours
8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM — Monday through Friday
Days Off: Saturday & Sunday
Days Off: Saturday & Sunday
Posting Date
02/27/2025
Closing Date
03/09/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
THIS IS A FULL TIME CALENDAR YEAR POSITION WHICH WILL INCLUDE A GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING A TUITION WAIVER FOR CCRI, RIC, AND URI FOR THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE, SPOUSE, AND DEPENDENTS (IF APPLICABLE) BASED ON CURRENT EDUCATION. IT ALSO INCLUDES PAID TIME OFF, PAID STATE HOLIDAYS, AND A MANDATORY RETIREMENT PLAN IN ADDITION TO MANY OTHER TYPES OF BENEFITS.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS PACKAGE, PLEASE VISIT https://web.uri.edu/hr/files/Classified-Benefits-At-A-Glance-1-22.pdf AND
https://www.exploreemployeebenefits.ri.gov/
A pre-employment criminal background check is required for the successful applicant and will be paid for by the University.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS PACKAGE, PLEASE VISIT https://web.uri.edu/hr/files/Classified-Benefits-At-A-Glance-1-22.pdf AND
https://www.exploreemployeebenefits.ri.gov/
A pre-employment criminal background check is required for the successful applicant and will be paid for by the University.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14829
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Salary : $53,836 - $61,097
