HR Partner

State of Montana • Helena, MT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Office of Human Resources (OHR). The purpose of this position is to be the single point of contact and service provider for a division or divisions for all OHR services; recruitment and selection, job descriptions, unemployment insurance, position management, compensation, training assignments, Family Medical Leave (FMLA), workers compensation, early return to work, safety, labor relations, training EEO, Civil Rights, employee relations, classification/career ladders/organizational analysis, performance management/discipline, ADA and related policy. This position partners with division management to identify patterns and opportunities across services and divisions to assist in better management of human resources (HR). The position consults on systematic projects such as career ladders, performance management systems, division-wide classification reviews and organizational analysis, in response to reorganizations. The positions resolves problems such as systematic recruitment and retention issues and classification grievances. The position tracks, monitors and ensures satisfactory coordination and completion of all services. The positions mentors HR Generalists.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of employment law, human resources principles and practices, and a wide range of human resources services.
• Ability to understand the differing managerial roles within the agency hierarchical structure and modify approach accordingly.
• Ability to remain neutral under adversarial circumstances.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, human resources, journalism, English, psychology, marketing or related.
• Three years of job-related work experience involving HR services such as classification, compensation, recruitment and selection, performance management, interpreting employment policy and law, labor relations or related field.
• State of Montana Classification Certification required, or ability to complete certification within 1 year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact and service provider for a division or divisions for all OHR services.
• Manage recruitment and selection processes.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions.
• Handle unemployment insurance claims.
• Oversee position management.
• Administer compensation.
• Coordinate training assignments.
• Manage Family Medical Leave (FMLA) requests.
• Oversee workers compensation.
• Facilitate early return to work programs.
• Promote safety initiatives.
• Engage in labor relations.
• Coordinate training related to EEO and Civil Rights.
• Address employee relations issues.
• Conduct classification/career ladder/organizational analysis.
• Implement performance management and disciplinary processes.
• Manage ADA compliance and related policies.
• Partner with division management to identify HR patterns and opportunities.
• Consult on systematic projects such as career ladders, performance management systems, division-wide classification reviews, and organizational analysis.
• Resolve problems such as systematic recruitment and retention issues and classification grievances.
• Track, monitor, and ensure satisfactory coordination and completion of all HR services.
• Mentor HR Generalists.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Work/life balance
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Partial telework within the state of Montana may be eligible
• Statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026 may be eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level