Human Resources Generalist

HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST

CENTRAL SERVICES DIVISION

HELENA, MT

MISSION - Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment.

If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

JOB OVERVIEW

This position performs Human Resources Generalist support in multiple areas of HR including but not limited to:

• Policy and procedure,

• Job analysis/evaluation

• Staffing/recruitment

• Job classification

• Compensation administration

• Employee/labor relations

• Safety/workers' compensation

• Performance management

• Training/development

• Employee investigations

• Employment separations

• Reporting/record keeping

• Equal employment opportunity.

This position will act as the direct HR support liaison for one or more assigned departmental work units or facilities.

This position requires strong analytical skills along with considerable proficiency in the use of a personal computer. Highly developed organizational skills will be required.

Must have the ability to: accurately interpret statute and policy; speak and write articulately and effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department staff, managers and partners; organize multiple and varied work responsibilities effectively; and counsel people in stressful situations.

Must be, or be able to become, familiar with State of Montana personnel policies and procedures, Workers' Compensation, and FMLA. Must have, or be able to acquire, knowledge of labor law as it affects public employees. Must be able to read and interpret collective bargaining agreements and understand grievance procedures as well as other practices and procedures detailed within collective bargaining agreements.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• State of Montana Application

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT.

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

BENEFITS

Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited.

The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field and two years of dedicated human resources experience is required.

• Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.