Human Resources Analyst (Trainee) 9-12 / Specialist 13 - Labor Relations

Posting number: 4702-26-4174-AR

Department: Corrections - Central Office

Job classification: Human Resources Specialist 13

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Human Resources, Professional

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HR Specialist 13
This position has sole responsibility for administration and interpretation of the UAW Agreement on a Statewide basis for the Department. This position will also interpret MCO, AFSCME, MSEA, and MPE-UTEA Agreements and Civil Service Rules for NERE’s for assigned facilities. Represent the department in all forums associated with the grievance process. 

HR Analyst 12

Recognized resource for the administration and interpretation of the UAW Agreement on a statewide basis for the Department. Interpret MCO, MPE, MSEA, and UAW Agreements and Civil Service Rules for NERE's for assigned facilities. Represent the department in all forums associated with the grievance process.

HR Analyst 9-11
Function as a labor relations representative on a statewide basis for the Department of Corrections. Provide administration and interpretation of MCO, AFSCME, MSEA, MPE, and UAW Agreements and Civil Service Rules for NERE’s for assigned facilities. Represent the department in all forums associated with the grievance process. As the position develops, it will be more and more responsible for the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement

View the job specification for the HR Specialist here.

View the job specification for the HR Analyst here.

View the HR Specialist 13 position description here.

View the HR Analyst 12 position description here.

View the HR Analyst 9-11 position description here.

***PLEASE NOTE: This position is being posted for the Human Resources Analyst 9-12 levels through the Human Resources Specialist 13. The final classification/level will be determined by the qualifications of the preferred candidate. *** Examples of dutiesHuman Resources Specialist 13

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience
Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Human Resources Analyst, including two years equivalent to a Human Resources Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to a Human Resources Analyst 12.


Human Resources Analyst 9-P11, 12

Education 
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. 

Experience 
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.

Human Resources Analyst 12 
Three years of professional experience providing human resources services equivalent to a Human Resources Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Human Resources Analyst P11. QualificationsHuman Resources Analyst 9 - 12
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.

Human Resources Analyst (Departmental Trainee) 9
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.

Educational Substitution - College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.

Supplemental information

Work Location: This position is located in Lansing, Michigan and will require reporting in person for the first two weeks. After the initial training period, a hybrid work schedule may be approved that will allow work to be performed remotely up to 50% of the time with the other 50% of the work being performed in-person in Lansing.
 
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed may be notified of the results.

The Michigan Department of Corrections is not an E-Verify employer and does not sponsor visa applications.
 
New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.
  
Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.  Ethical Standards and Conduct  (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)
  
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The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
  
Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. (Un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.) More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here (Download PDF reader). If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.