Human Resources Manager
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Human Resources Manager . This position is responsible for developing, administering, and evaluating human resources programs and HR Generalist staff for MDT across the state of Montana. This includes performance evaluations, promotions, discipline, career development, employee relations, compensation, Americans with Disabilities Act, policy development and administration, labor relations negotiations, FMLA, recruitment and retention, and special projects. The position reports to the People Operations Bureau Chief. While this position has been located in Helena, any location within the State of Montana may be considered. Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include: 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 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 your first day of employment Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website\: https\[\](https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values) The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant. Your online application and all materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.” If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, public administration, communications, or a related field.
- 5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources and proven work experience leading change, demonstrated ability to motivate and work with people at all levels of the organization.
- a minimum of 1 year of supervision or experience leading teams.
- Experience with labor and employee relations in a union environment.
- Alternative qualifications include\: Any combination of related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
- Knowledge of recruitment, HR principles, state and federal laws, labor relations
- Communication skills, critical thinking skills, customer service skills
- The successful candidate 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.
Responsibilities
- developing, administering, and evaluating human resources programs
- managing HR Generalist staff
- handling performance evaluations, promotions, discipline
- career development
- employee relations
- compensation
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- policy development and administration
- labor relations negotiations
- FMLA
- recruitment and retention
- special projects
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 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 your first day of employment
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
