Human Resource Services, #19090
Occupational Family: Administrative Services
Pay Band Range: 4 - 7

Concept of Work

This Career Group provides career tracks for employees performing human resource management functions to include compensation management; recruitment and selection; internal and external human relations; EEO; policy development and interpretation; training and development; transactions, workers' compensation, and benefits administration. Additionally, these employees often perform, or have primary responsibility, for human resource management consultation, human resource strategic planning, organizational development, and quality of work life issues facilitation and resolution. Employees perform responsibilities ranging from entry level professional to executive management roles.

Roles Comprising This Group

These roles describe the collective characteristics of the work performed by employees in the Human Resource Services Career Group. The roles define the typical career paths for employees who pursue careers in this field. Since a role represents different levels of work, or career progression, career paths may exist within a single role, extend to other roles in this Career Group, or to roles in other occupationally related Career Groups.

PAY BAND

PRACTITIONER ROLES

ROLE CODE

MANAGEMENT ROLES

ROLE CODE

4

Human Resource Analyst I

19091

   

5

Human Resource Analyst II

19092

Human Resource Manager I

19094

6

Human Resource

Analyst III

19093

Human Resource Manager II

19095

7

   

Human Resource Manager III

19096

Role Descriptions

These roles are distinguished based upon the Compensable Factors of Complexity, Results, and Accountability and are used for position classification. These factors should be used for classification and compensation analysis. Recruitment and selection standards must be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated in the Employee Work Profile.

Human Resource Analyst I

Code: 19091

Pay Band: 4

SOC: 13-1070*

This role provides a career track for the human resource professional performing entry- to journey-level technical and consultative services in one or more functional areas of human resource management. These duties may include conducting recruitment and selection processes; employment and career counseling; analyzing issues and data for the purpose of resolving classification, compensation, performance and organizational assessment issues; facilitating the resolution of internal and external human relations issues and employee grievances; conducting investigations into allegations of discrimination or harassment and making recommendations based on findings; administering workers’ compensation and/or employee benefits programs, approving employee transactions for payroll processing, and providing policy guidance and information to management and employees.

Human Resource Analyst I

COMPLEXITY

  • Ability to analyze issues and recommend actions.
  • Applies knowledge of human resource principles and practices, including federal and state laws and regulations applicable to work.
  • May require knowledge of functional area and Human Resource Information Systems.
  • Frequent contact with agency managers and employees to provide guidance, information, and to facilitate the resolution of issues. Contacts may also include benefits providers and the general public for the purpose of gathering data and resolving problems.

RESULTS

  • Maintains optimal employment levels and/or enhances the quality of work life for employees.
  • Actions may have an impact on human resource service delivery.
  • Accurate and timely analysis of a variety of data. Provides defensible recommendations for resolution of problems.

ACCOUNTABILITY

  • Authority for independent decision-making based on knowledge of functional area and thorough interpretation of policy.
  • Day-to-day independence of action in functional area(s).
  • May provide leadership or supervision to other staff.

 

These two roles provide a dual career track for the human resource professional.

Human Resource Analyst II

Code: 19092

Pay Band: 5

SOC: 13-1070*

Human Resource Manager I

Code: 19094

Pay Band: 5

SOC: 11-3040*

This Human Resource Analyst II role provides a career track for the human resource professional performing advanced-level responsibilities or supervision of one or more functional areas of human resource management. These duties may include consulting with agency management on issues related to staffing, policy compliance and organizational development/management, resolving complex issues; internal and external human relations; counseling employees and managers in the resolution of work-related problems and disputes; investigating/analyzing legal issues and processes; and conducting human resource management training and development. These employees may serve as a lead or subject matter expert, develop policy, and interpret program regulations.

Human Resource Analyst II

COMPLEXITY

  • Work is difficult and involves diverse assignments or requires extensive knowledge of a functional area.
  • Supervises, leads or serves as a specialist in a broad range of human resource programs or functional area(s) for local or statewide agencies.
  • Considerable knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of human resource management, including specialty area(s) and federal and state policies applicable to work.
  • Diverse and extensive contact with agency management, employees, government and legislative officials, private entities, and the general public to provide consultation and problem resolution services.

RESULTS

  • Considerable to major impact on the lawful effectiveness of agency or statewide human resource program operations or functional area(s).
  • Considerable impact on an agency’s ability to successfully manage its human resources.
  • Considerable impact on agency’s ability to meet its mission, goals, and strategic initiatives.

ACCOUNTABILITY

  • Serves in a supervisory or lead capacity or as an expert in the administration of human resource programs or functional area(s).
  • Considerable independence in decision-making in functional areas.
  • Interprets policies and makes recommendations on policy and procedural changes.
  • Develops strategies to improve customer service and program efficiency and effectiveness.

 

The Human Resource Manager I role is the career track for first level managerial employees involved in the planning, implementation and management of one or more specialty areas or serves as a single charge position. These employees consult with agency management on issues related to staffing, policy compliance and organizational development/management as well as direct the work of paraprofessional and professional staff. These employees formulate goals and objectives to support the organization’s mission.

Human Resource Manager I

COMPLEXITY

  • Work is difficult, requiring diverse program assignments.
  • Applies knowledge of human resource functional areas.
  • Applies knowledge of principles and practices of human resource management, policies, and procedures.
  • Diverse and extensive contact with all levels of government officials, employees, benefits providers and the general public to provide consultation and problem resolution services as well as to discuss matters of controversy and litigation.

RESULTS

  • Major impact on the lawful, effective, compliant and successful implementation and/or management of an agency’s human resource programs.
  • Considerable impact on effective working relationships/partnerships between staff, management and employees.
  • Assessment of staffing resources and organizational structure for the purpose of creating training and programs that facilitate effective employee development and meet current and future business needs.

ACCOUNTABILITY

  • Provides direction, leadership and expertise requiring sound judgment and independent decision-making at all levels in an organization.
  • Develops, recommends, and implements consistently compliant and efficient human resource management policies and practices.
  • Provides guidance and recommendations on diverse and/or complex issues, and ensures compliance based on accurate interpretation of federal and state policies and regulations.

 

These two roles provide a dual career track for the human resource professional.

Human Resource Analyst III

Code: 19093

Pay Band: 6

SOC: 13-1070*

Human Resource Manager II

Code: 19095

Pay Band: 6

SOC: 11-3040*

The Human Resource Analyst III role provides a career track for the human resource professional who serve as consultants in a centralized human resource management office. These employees provide technical guidance to professional level staff involved in compensation management, employment, workers' compensation, health benefits and EEO programs, and are also consulted on complex, sensitive or unprecedented human resource policy and procedural issues.

Human Resource Analyst III

COMPLEXITY

  • Work is of unusual difficulty in providing expert consultation and direction for a complex, statewide human resource program or functional area.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of major human resource functional area which requires independent interpretation of state and federal policy and the consistent application of best practices.
  • Extensive contact with state agencies, high-ranking government and legislative officials, professionals in federal, state, and local governments and private industry to provide consultation and problem resolution services as well as to discuss matters of controversy and litigation.

RESULTS

  • Major impact on the lawful effectiveness, compliance, and success of a complex human resource functional area or program.
  • Recommendations to decision-makers have critical human resource management and legal implications at the agency, secretarial and state levels.

ACCOUNTABILITY

  • Provides statewide leadership and expert guidance to professional staff on diverse or complex issues, based on extensive knowledge and accurate interpretation of state and federal policies and regulations related to a human resource functional area.
  • Requires sound judgment in analyzing and assessing complex issues and in providing appropriate guidance and direction.
  • Decisions are made independently in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations to assure consistent application of policies and procedures among state agencies.

 

The Human Resource Manager II role is the career track for managers who manage one or more major human resource functional areas of significant complexity to director-level positions that require either a broad range of human resource knowledge or extensive knowledge in a human resource functional area. Employees may direct a major human resource program of considerable complexity and diversity in agencies with a diverse workforce that may include classified, faculty, exempt, many types of occupations and/or geographically dispersed field offices. Employees may manage/administer a major human resource program at the state level.

Human Resource Manager II

COMPLEXITY

  • Work is of unusual complexity in providing consultation to agency management.
  • Applies broad, comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of human resource management, policies, and procedures to direct a complex and diverse agency-wide program.
  • Applies knowledge of one or more functional areas.
  • Applies knowledge of financial management, negotiations, conflict resolution, and problem solving.
  • Provides guidance and direction to internal or external agency staff.
  • Diverse and extensive contact with all levels of state and local government officials, employees, private entities and the general public to provide consultation and complex problem resolution services, coordinate the resolution of regional issues, and discuss matters of controversy and litigation.

RESULTS

  • Major impact on the lawful, efficient and cost-effective management of programs, functions, staffing and services provided.
  • Development of effective consultative partnerships with management, resulting in the most efficient use of resources in achieving the agency's mission and strategic business goals.

ACCOUNTABILITY

  • Serves as agency’s top advisor on management of human resource matters, requiring sound judgment and informed, independent decision-making.
  • Provides appropriate recommendations for resolution of diverse or complex issues based on accurate interpretation of state and federal policies and regulations.
  • Develops and implements human resource polices and procedures at an agency or state level.
  • Plans, assigns, and evaluates work of staff.

 

Human Resource Manager III

Code: 19096

Pay Band: 7

SOC: 11-3040*

The Human Resource Manager III role provides a career track for executive-level employees, who are responsible for providing comprehensive leadership and direction to other managers, geographically dispersed programs, multiple state agencies or programs, and/or highly complex statewide human resource management programs. These employees provide consultation to other agencies or sub-agencies that may have professional human resource staff. Employees may be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures that impact state, regional and/or local government entities. Duties include directing, organizing, and managing a diverse professional, technical and support staff responsible for the administration or provision of services related to human resource functional areas; and serving as a senior advisor to agency head(s) on human resource matters. Employees may also be expected to proactively identify opportunities to integrate human resource management programs and policies with the direction, vision and goals of the Commonwealth.

Human Resource Manager III

COMPLEXITY

  • Directs a large and complex human resource program or multiple, complex human resource management programs.
  • Develops and oversees implementation of policies and procedures.
  • Applies knowledge of a broad range of human resource principles and practices.
  • Applies considerable knowledge of human resource functional areas.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of administration and budget management.
  • Sensitive and extensive contact with the highest levels of state government and legislative bodies, local government officials, agency employees, private entities and the general public to provide diverse consultation and complex problem resolution services, establish and maintain strategic partnerships, coordinate the resolution of regional issues, and to discuss matters of controversy and litigation.

RESULTS

  • Decisions have agency-wide and statewide impact on the short- and long-term integrity of a human resource program and workforce effectiveness.
  • Effective job performance ensures the compliance and fiscal responsibility of the human resource program, functional, staffing and service areas.
  • Successfully leads organization(s) through internally and externally imposed changes by maintaining a positive, effective partnership with management and employees.

ACCOUNTABILITY

  • Effective direction and leadership of a major component of an agency.
  • Active partner in efficient agency and state management of human resources.
  • Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of lawful, consistent and effective human resource management policies and practices.
  • Effective leadership and development of staff and programs.

 

*Statistical Reporting

This Career Group includes, but is not limited to, the following Standard Occupational Classification Codes:

13-1070 Human Resources, Training, & Labor Relations

13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists

13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists

13-1073 Training & Development Specialists

13-1079 Human Resources, Training, Labor Relations Specialists & Others

11-3040 Human Resources Managers

11-3041 Compensation & Benefits Managers

11-3042 Training & Development Managers

11-3049 Managers, All Others

New Effective Date: 11/01/01

History

Previous class titles (listed by new role title).

Human Resource Analyst I

CLASS CODE

CLASS TITLE

GRADE

27322

Personnel Analyst

9

27342

Human Resource Analyst

10

27371

Classification and Compensation Analyst

11

27331

Employee Relations Analyst

11

27361

Employment Supervisor

11

27351

Equal Employment Opportunity Analyst

11

27323

Personnel Practices Analyst

11

27451

State Health Benefits Plans Specialist

11

Human Resource Analyst II

CLASS CODE

CLASS TITLE

GRADE

27372

Classification and Compensation Analyst Senior

12

27332

Employee Relations Analyst Senior

12

27343

Human Resource Generalist

12

27324

Personnel Practices Analyst Senior

12

27373

Classification and Compensation Supervisor

13

27344

Human Resource Generalist Senior

13

27458

State Employee Assistance Supervisor

13

27452

State Health Benefits Plans Specialist Senior

13

27325

Personnel Practices Supervisor

13

27431

State EEO Program Specialist

14

27471

State Employee Relations Counselor

14

Human Resource Analyst III

CLASS CODE

CLASS TITLE

GRADE

27455

State Health Benefits Plans Administrator

15

27412

State Compensation Consultant

16

27432

State EEO Program Senior Specialist

16

27453

State Health Benefits Plans Administrator Senior

16

27414

State Compensation Senior Consultant

17

Human Resource Manager I

CLASS CODE

CLASS TITLE

GRADE

27301

Human Resource Officer

12

27311

Human Resource Officer – Field

12

27362

Employment Manager

13

27352

Equal Employment Opportunity Manager

13

27302

Human Resource Manager

14

27312

Human Resource Manager – Field

14

27381

University Benefits Manager

14

Human Resource Manager II

CLASS CODE

CLASS TITLE

GRADE

27353

Equal Employment Opportunity Manager Senior

15

27363

Employment Manager Senior

15

27374

Classification and Compensation Manager

15

27333

Employee Relations Manager

15

27303

Human Resource Manager Senior

15

27313

Human Resource Manager Senior-Field

15

27326

Personnel Practices Manager

15

27327

Personnel Practices Manager Senior

16

27304

Human Resource Director

16

27433

State Employment Equity Services Manager

17

27473

State Employee Relations Counselors Deputy Director

17

Human Resource Manager III

CLASS CODE

CLASS TITLE

GRADE

27468

DPT Program Director

18

27305

Human Resource Director Senior

18

27469

State Personnel Deputy Director

20