Human Resources Partner

Job Description

It’s about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here.

Watch this short video to see why people love working for DLI: DLI Employee Testimonials

BENEFITS:
Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great state here.

See our other incredible benefits here. These are some of our benefits just to name a few:

• Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework maybe available within the state of Montana.
• 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Military leave: You’ll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.
• Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP – click here to learn more.
• Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan.here to learn more.
• Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% – 9.07% of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. – Click here to learn more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click here to learn more!
• Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth.
• State employee discounts at various businesses across the state.
• This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)

JOB DUTIES:

As a Human Resource Partner, you will:

• Providing guidance and leadership to members of the senior leadership team regarding workforce and employee development best practices.
• Providing hiring teams with assistance in developing recruitment and selection strategies;
• Advising managers on best personnel practices and assisting in developing and implementing performance standards;
• Interpreting department and State of Montana personnel policies, State and Federal employment and labor laws and the Department’s collective bargaining agreements;
• Conducting investigations and assisting the HR Director and managers in determining when and what response or disciplinary action is appropriate;
• Helping managers write job descriptions and classifying a wide array of positions;
• Assisting in the management and implementation of the Department’s compensation pay plan.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES:
If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

• Strong organizational skills, with ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines with minimal supervision;
• Proven self-motivation and strong work ethic;
• Developing and maintaining good employee relations;
• Skill in building rapport and maintaining effective working relationships to promote the department’s mission;
• Skill in interpreting and applying policies;
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to research and conduct analysis;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive and private information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Your preparation for this opportunity could include a combination of relevant experiences including:

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resource management, business or public administration, labor relations or directly related field and one year of job-related experience.
• The incumbent must be a certified classifier under the State of Montana’s classification system or be willing and able to obtain the certification within the first year of employment.
• PHR/SPHR certification is preferred.
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• Any combination of equivalent experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:
A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed.

Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

Tip: When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as “RELEVANT” or we will be unable to view your documents.

Required application materials:

• Cover Letter – letter of interest
• Resume – include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment.

Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents.

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

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

Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $ 31.55 – 32.08 Hourly

Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings : 1

Employee Status : Regular

Schedule : Full-Time

Shift : Day Job

Travel : Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location : Helena

Other Locations : Billings, Butte, Missoula, Kalispell, Bozeman, Great Falls

Agency : Department of Labor & Industry

Union : 000 – None

Posting Date : Nov 2, 2023, 3:32:42 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer’s timezone): Nov 21, 2023, 12:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name : Office of Human Resources | Contact Email : dliapps@mt.gov | Contact Phone : 406-444-7069Report job