HR Business Partner III

State of Vermont • Calais, VT

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vermont Department of Human Resources is seeking a collaborative, service-minded HR Business Partner III to provide responsive, practical, people-centered human resources support to State agencies and departments, including the Agency of Natural Resources, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and Agency of Commerce and Community Development. The role supports public servants and requires working with employees, supervisors, managers, and HR colleagues to promote consistent, fair, and policy-aligned HR practices.

The position provides guidance across employee relations and performance management, supervisory coaching, labor relations, recruitment and onboarding, position management and classification, reasonable accommodations, and HR systems and records administration. The successful candidate is organized, adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities, and committed to learning and providing high-quality service. The role requires interpreting and applying personnel policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.

The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; occasional work outside the regular schedule may be required. Work is largely performed in a standard office setting, with some travel potentially required. DHR supports a hybrid telework environment, with requests considered and some in-person work required at the Montpelier office.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in human resources, including employee relations or labor relations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work and respond to changing needs.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in learning HR systems, processes, policies, and best practices.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365, databases, or HR information systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with organizational development and training.
• Labor relations experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide employee relations and performance management support.
• Coach and consult with supervisors.
• Support labor relations and interpret collective bargaining agreements.
• Assist with recruitment, hiring, and onboarding.
• Support position management and classification.
• Handle reasonable accommodation requests.
• Perform HR systems work, data entry, and records management in VTHR/PeopleSoft.
• Interpret and apply personnel policies and procedures.
• Work with employees, supervisors, managers, and HR colleagues to support consistent, fair, and policy-aligned HR practices.

Benefits

• State-paid medical premium at 80% and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• Twelve paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• State defined benefit pension plan and 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 the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed