Human Resources (Hr) Partner (00549)

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, 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.

The 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 position resolves problems such as recruitment and retention issues and classification grievances. The position tracks, monitors and ensures satisfactory coordination and completion of all services.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to 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.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Working knowledge of employment law, human resources principles and practices, and a wide range of human resources services.

• Ability to influence best practice adherence while providing advice and outstanding customer service.

• Ability to identify issues and recommend process improvements.

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and act professionally under stressful circumstances.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or 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.

• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Required

• State of Montana Classification Certification, or the ability to achieve certification.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.50 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2024.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. The first screening of candidates will take place on April 8, 2024.