Human Resources Specialist I - Talent Management - JOB ID# 13604 chez Capitol Region Education Council

JOB DESCRIPTION

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Talent Management Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the design, coordination, and implementation of programs and initiatives that enhance the employee experience and strengthen organizational culture. Reporting to the Managing Director, this position will provide comprehensive support across all areas of talent management—including event planning, learning and development, employee engagement, rewards and recognition, tuition reimbursement, and mandated training. The Specialist will support in collaborating with leaders, managers, and employees to deliver high-quality programs that foster growth, connection, and retention across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES:  

• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

• Written & Oral Communication - Speaks and writes clearly; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Speaks and writes clearly and informatively; Varies communication style to meet needs; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve offerings; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Completes work in timely manner.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Diversity & Ethics - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Treats people with respect; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity; Upholds organizational values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Limited travel to and from meetings may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Standing (occasionally, less than 1/3) 

• Walking (occasionally, less than 1/3)

• Sitting (continually, more than 2/3)

• Reach with hands and arms (occasionally, less than 1/3)

• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (occasionally, less than 1/3)

• Ability to work outdoors (occasionally, less than 1/3)

• Lifting up to 10 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3)

• Carrying up to 10 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3)

• Moderate Noise

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• Group Health Insurance Plans

• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance

• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable

• Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)

• Comprehensive benefit time package

• Employee Assistance Program

• Bereavement time & Religious Holidays

• Credit Union Access

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Employee Network Group

• Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!

• Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations!

Based on terms and conditions during your employment, specific to your job classification and collective bargaining agreement. 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT: 

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systematically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

To access the job description and salary range document, please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php