HR Business Partner II

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vermont Department of Human Resources (DHR) seeks a strong HR Business Partner to join our team supporting departments within State Government including the Department of Mental Health, Department of Health, and the Department of Liquor and Lottery. Duties will include varying degrees of human resources administrator/generalist work in performance management, supervisory coaching, labor relations, hiring and onboarding, position management, classification, workers' compensation and reasonable accommodation requests. This position will also provide information and guidance to supervisors and managers on employee relations and performance management consistent with Personnel Policies, Procedures, and Collective Bargaining Agreements. 
The ideal candidate will have the ability to organize and prioritize work effectively and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment, in addition to possessing strong organizational skills required to coordinate and process a large volume of work and operational functions. Working both independently and as part of a team to deliver accurate and timely work and having an aptitude and interest to learn are all key to success in this position. Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are required. Familiarity with working in a union environment and/or experience working in human resources for a hospital or healthcare organization a plus.

Work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The majority of the work is completed using various systems, databases and Microsoft Office 365 applications and the remainder of the work involves working with employees and supervisors utilizing various communication methods, collaborating with colleagues, and/or attending meetings. Some work outside of regular schedule may be required.

The Department is currently supporting a hybrid telework environment. Requests to telework will be considered, with at least three days of person work at our Waterbury office required.

Requirements

• ability to organize and prioritize work effectively and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment
• strong organizational skills required to coordinate and process a large volume of work and operational functions
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team to deliver accurate and timely work
• aptitude and interest to learn
• well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Three (3) years or more of experience in the field of human resources that includes employee relations or labor relations

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with working in a union environment and/or experience working in human resources for a hospital or healthcare organization
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Supervisory experience.
• Labor Relations experience.

Responsibilities

• performance management
• supervisory coaching
• labor relations
• hiring and onboarding
• position management
• classification
• workers' compensation
• reasonable accommodation requests
• provide information and guidance to supervisors and managers on employee relations and performance management consistent with Personnel Policies, Procedures, and Collective Bargaining Agreements

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees