Human Resources Analyst Trainee-P11 - Payroll, Transactions And Disability Management

Salary : $49,712.00 - $77,916.80 Annually
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 2301-24-DSA014
Department: Department of State
Opening Date: 11/15/2023
Closing Date: 12/3/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Job Description
POSITION DUTIES - This position serves as the Department of State's back-up Workers Compensation Case Manager and Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Coordinator. The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating ergonomic assessments, and performing payroll and transaction auditing. The incumbent is responsible for processing employee leaves of absence and Family Medical Leave Act absences. This position has responsibility for maintaining SIGMA payroll timekeeper security and also manages the Department's Criminal History Records Internet Subscription Service (CHRISS). The incumbent is responsible for providing guidance to supervisors and employees in these areas and must maintain knowledge of all applicable rules and regulations.
The trainee position will learn and practice the duties listed above and in the position description below in a training capacity.
APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is Full-Time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.
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Required Education and Experience
Education for Human Resources Analyst 9-P11
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience for Human Resources Analyst 9-P11
Human Resources Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Human Resources Analyst 10
One year of professional experience providing Human Resources services equivalent to a Human Resources Analyst 9.
Human Resources Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience providing Human Resources services equivalent to a Human Resources Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Human Resources Analyst 10.
Education and Experience for Human Resources Analyst (Departmental Trainee) 9 (FOR CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Four years of experience as an advanced 9-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
OR
Three years of experience as an E9, E10, or E11-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
OR
Two years of experience as an experienced level worker in an ECP Group One technician or paraprofessional classification.
OR
Two years of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
OR
One year of experience as a second-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
*Paraprofessional classifications are those requiring an associate's degree or two years of college.
Additional Requirements and Information
You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Due to the nature of work of the Department of State, criminal records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.
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Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
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Updated: 11/14/2022
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Are you related to anyone currently working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)?

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• No

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If you answered "yes" to question #1, please list the name of each relative. If you answered "no" to question #1, please enter "none".
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Please list all previous names, to include name at birth, and any alias name(s) used. If you do not have any previous/alias names to list, please enter "none".
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HUMRATRE - Do you possess one of the following?A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts;ORone year of professional experience in the state classified service;ORthe education and experience for the Human Resources Analyst Trainee as listed on the job specification. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

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• No

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How many years of experience do you have compiling data and metrics from a variety of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)?

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• Less than 1 year
• 1 year - 3 years
• 3 years - 5 years
• More than 5 years

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Please explain your experience compiling data and metrics from a variety of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".
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Do you have any experience working in a fast-paced Human Resources Department?

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• No

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Please select your level of experience with a Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA) system or another payroll system.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

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Please describe the your level of experience with Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA) system or another payroll system. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".
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How many years experience do you have analyzing , reviewing and processing FLMA requests?

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• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

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Please describe your experience analyzing, reviewing and processing FMLA requests. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".
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In the space below, please describe how your qualifications, experience, and customer focused attitude make you a good candidate for this position.
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Did you remember to attach a copy of your resume, cover letter, and official transcripts (if applicable)?

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Are you a current/previous State of Michigan employee?

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