HR Business Partner III

State of Vermont • Barre, VT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vermont Department of Human Resources seeks an HR Business Partner to support the Agency of Transportation, the Agency of Education, and the Department of Labor. The role works with employees and management at all levels in a fast-paced environment, organizing and prioritizing work while adapting to changing demands. Duties span hiring and onboarding, position and records management, medical leave and accommodation requests, performance management, supervisory coaching, and labor relations. The position requires strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, organization, and the ability to evaluate and interpret HR policies and procedures and provide guidance on them. The successful candidate should work independently, deliver accurate and timely work, and be interested in learning. Familiarity with a union environment is a plus.

The Department supports a hybrid telework environment. Telework requests of up to two days per week will be considered, and in-person work is required. Duties are largely performed in a standard office setting, with possible travel requiring private transportation. Some work outside the regular work schedule may be required. The role may involve strong differences of opinion when handling employee grievances and dealing with union representatives or management.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in human resources, including employee relations or labor relations.
• Well-developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate and process a large volume of work.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and management at all levels.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret HR-related policy or procedure and provide guidance.
• Ability to work independently and deliver accurate and timely work.
• Aptitude and interest to learn.

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.
• Familiarity with working in a union environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Agency of Transportation, the Agency of Education, and the Department of Labor on human resources matters.
• Handle hiring and onboarding.
• Manage positions and records.
• Process medical leave and accommodation requests.
• Support performance management and provide supervisory coaching.
• Handle labor relations matters.
• Evaluate and interpret human resources policies and procedures and provide guidance.
• Organize and prioritize a large volume of work and deliver accurate, timely work.

Benefits

• 80% State-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• 12 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed