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Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: At the highest level of expertise, to undertake the most complex professional special and/or recurring assignments in the field of general personnel administration; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of a supervisor with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment in the utilization for professional standards and techniques; work is subject to review for satisfactory results and conformance to applicable guidelines and regulations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise personnel assigned to assist on a regular or project basis; ensures that work products are developed in a qualitative and timely manner.

At the highest level of expertise, to undertake the most complex professional special and/or recurring assignments in the field of general personnel relations.

To perform a full range of complex professional assignments in the field of general personnel administration, including implementation of departmental/agency processes for the recruitment, selection and placement of personnel, the preparation of personnel transaction forms, and the maintenance and update of records.

To analyze, review, understand and interpret the RI Merit System Act and the RI Personnel Rules; to communicate applicable business procedures to departmental personnel, and to identify and rectify personnel problems concerning classification processes, salary status, employee status, layoffs, terminations, suspensions, reinstatements, reemployment, leaves, examinations, and other personnel activities.

To implement department wage and salary processes consistent with contractual obligations and provisions of law; to research and resolve any conflicts or inconsistencies in those provisions.

To help develop and implement procedures ensuring equal opportunity and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance in the areas of recruitment and promotion.

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 consult with agency staff, union representatives, and management personnel concerning general personnel administration issues; to provide a broad spectrum of technical advice in the implementation of organizational strategies related to contractual obligations.

To review agency staffing needs and employees’ skills and abilities, and to recommend optimum utilization of available employee resources.

As required, to perform intermittent professional tasks related to employee training, public relations, or similar agency functions.

As required, to develop and provide training with respect to a variety of personnel administration topics.

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.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of general personnel administration principles, practices and techniques, and the ability to apply said techniques in a major, coordinated personnel administration program; a thorough knowledge of the RI Merit System Act and Personnel Rules; a working knowledge of the rules, regulations and procedures affecting personnel administration and the ability to apply them; a familiarity with related federal and state statutes, regulations and guidelines; the ability to supervise and coordinate assigned subordinate staff; the ability to communicate effectively and prepare cohesive written reports and analyses; the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external customers; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a bachelor’s degree with specialization in public administration, human resources management, psychology, education, or a closely related field, including or supplemented by courses in personnel administration; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible professional position involving some project management, and requiring the application of modern personnel management principles and techniques in the area of general personnel administration.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

As a supervisor in the Disability Management Unit, the Human Resource Analyst III provides expert guidance and direction to staff, ensures high-quality customer service in end to end leave of absence and disability case management and serves as the critical communication link between all parties involved in  leave of absence and medical disability cases.  This position works under general supervision and exercises a high degree of independent judgment.



The HRA III proactively communicates with employees, management and other HR teams, acts as the subject matter expert in FMLA, ADA, FFCRA and leaves of absence and ensures that management understands the employer’s responsibilities with regard to federal and state leave of absence and disability laws.  As a supervisor, the HRA III manages caseloads efficiently, organizes priorities and provides timely intervention to ensure that quality standards for case management are met.  The HRA III is responsible to educate employees and managers regarding the ADA interactive process and acts as the primary contact for both.         



The HRA III is responsible for developing, tracking and managing documentation, notification, correspondence and administrative details.  The HRA III compiles, reviews and analyzes data for follow-up as required with unit staff as well as for presentation of reports and recommendations to superiors.  The HRA III also communicates ideas and process improvements regarding current policies and procedures to superiors.     



The successful candidate will have experience with administering leave of absence and disability management programs and must possess extensive knowledge of the state and federal laws concerning disability management and the general principles governing collective bargaining agreements.  The successful candidate will possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the capacity to communicate across multiple State agencies and levels of management, data-base management skills, the ability to build relationships and establish credibility, the ability to adapt to change and to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and well-developed critical analysis and decision-making ability.

 

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State of Rhode Island

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Providence, Rhode Island, 02908

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