Human Resources Partner

State of Montana • Helena, MT

4d • 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.
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

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.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• State of Montana Classification Certification required, or ability to complete certification within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• 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
• partners with division management to identify patterns and opportunities across services and divisions to assist in better management of human resources (HR)
• consults on systematic projects such as career ladders, performance management systems, division-wide classification reviews and organizational analysis, in response to reorganizations
• resolves problems such as systematic recruitment and retention issues and classification grievances
• tracks, monitors and ensures satisfactory coordination and completion of all services
• mentors 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
• wide range of advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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