Human Resources Generalist 2

State of Montana • Helena, MT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This centralized State Human Resources Division position within the Department of Administration provides direct human resources support to the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) at the Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs, Montana. The successful candidate works onsite at DPHHS and supports its employees. The Human Resource Partner serves as the primary HR contact for assigned facilities, providing day-to-day support and strategic guidance on Office of Human Resources services. The position works closely with facility leadership to identify patterns and opportunities across HR services, recommend and implement practical system-level improvements, and help address persistent issues such as recruitment and retention challenges or classification concerns. It ensures HR services for assigned divisions are coordinated, timely, and consistent with law, policy, and collective bargaining agreements. The position reports to an agency-embedded HR Manager. Candidates are subject to reference checks and a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, human resources, journalism, English, psychology, marketing, or a related field; other combinations of education and experience that clearly demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Three years of job-related work experience involving HR services such as classification, compensation, recruitment and selection, performance management, interpretation of employment policy and law, labor relations, or a related field.
• Current State of Montana Classification Certification, or completion of certification within one year of employment.
• Analytical, solution-focused problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify patterns, issues, and process improvements aligned with best practices.
• Ability to research and interpret technical and legal information and clearly summarize it for others.
• Ability to work proactively with minimal supervision, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, thorough work and checking for errors or inconsistencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for varied audiences.
• Ability to collaborate, build professional relationships, and adapt communication and approach to different organizational roles and levels.
• Technical proficiency and ability to learn and use complex service-related software and HR systems.
• Ability to guide and train others and provide responsive customer service.
• Professional discretion, neutrality, and composure in adversarial situations; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work onsite at DPHHS in Warm Springs, Montana.
• Subject to reference checks and a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Investigation and investigative report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned facilities, providing day-to-day support and strategic guidance on OHR services.
• Support recruitment and selection, job descriptions and classification, position management, compensation, performance management and discipline, investigations, FMLA, workers’ compensation, early return to work, safety, labor relations, training, EEO/Civil Rights, ADA, and related policy.
• Work with facility leadership to identify patterns and opportunities across HR services.
• Recommend and implement practical system-level improvements and help resolve persistent recruitment, retention, and classification issues.
• Ensure HR services for assigned divisions are coordinated, timely, and consistent with law, policy, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Research and interpret technical and legal information and summarize it clearly for others.
• Provide guidance and training while delivering responsive customer service.

Benefits

• Work/life balance and family-friendly policies.
• Health coverage and retirement plans.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays (a combination of up to 38 per year).
• Opportunities and room for professional growth.
• Employment may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Position may be eligible for partial teleworking within the State of Montana, subject to supervisor-provided conditions and state policy.

What This Job Offers

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