Human Resource Generalist / Investigator

State of Montana • Helena, MT

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Human Resource Generalist / Investigator. This HR Generalist position manages personnel issues, mediation and investigations. The position also partners with leadership and manages the day-to-day operations of human resources tasks. This position consults, advises, and partners with management on personnel issues, performance management, recruitment and selection, discipline, drug testing, employee relations, training, VEBA, worker’s compensation and safety. Part-time or Full-time employment may be considered for the successful candidate.

Requirements

• Related Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Human Resources, Communications or closely related field.
• Two (2) years of human resources related experience.
• Qualifying human resources experience must include employee relations, workplace investigations, HR compliance, corrective action, labor relations, or HR generalist responsibilities.
• Advanced knowledge of investigations, mediation, state and federal employment laws, labor relations.
• Knowledge of behaviors and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; and assessment.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations and business communications, and presentation and technical writing methods and techniques.
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer and business software applications (word, spreadsheets, databases, TEAMS, etc.); project planning and administration; speaking persuasively; conciliating; discerning other’s underlying concerns; diffusing volatile situations.
• Critical thinking skills; use of logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; and skill in determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and credibility; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to research, gather and analyze facts and circumstances and draw sound conclusions; to develop and interpret policy; to use discretion and judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information; to plan, organize, and gather investigative information; to make professional judgments; and to take a reasonable, common sense approach to solving problems.
• Must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records.
• Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
• MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.

Nice To Haves

• Experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Manages personnel issues, mediation and investigations.
• Partners with leadership and manages the day-to-day operations of human resources tasks.
• Consults, advises, and partners with management on personnel issues, performance management, recruitment and selection, discipline, drug testing, employee relations, training, VEBA, worker’s compensation and safety.

Benefits

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

What This Job Offers

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