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State of Montana Human Resources Generalist (66802) in Helena, Montana
This first review of applications will be August 8, 2024.Please submit the following required documents on theState of Montana Careerswebsite: * Resume -Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position. For a complete job description, please email opi.careers@mt.gov * Why you would enjoy working here;Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000 students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400 school districts, 16,000 educational professionals, and 3,000 adult learners. * * * Benefits of working for OPI: · Work/life balance · Family friendly · Dedicated and caring colleagues · Health coverage · Retirement plans · Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year) · Opportunities and room for professional growth · Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. _Job Overview:_ The purpose of this position is to be the single point of contact and service provider for units 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, investigations, ADA and related policy. This position with unit management to identify patterns and opportunities across services and units 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 systematic recruitment and retention issues and classification grievances. The position tracks, monitors and ensures satisfactory coordination and completion of all services. _Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):_ Required for the first day of work: · Knowledge of employment law, human resources principles and practices, and a wide range of human resources services. · Skilled in written and oral communication, including customer service. · Skilled in prioritizing, meeting deadlines, multi-tasking, and flexibility. · Ability to understand the differing managerial roles within the agency hierarchical structure and to modify approach accordingly. · Ability to remain neutral under adversarial circumstances. · Ability to influence best practice adherence while providing advice and outstanding customer service. · Ability to identify issues and recommend process improvements. · Ability to analyze patterns and identify issues. · Ability to demonstrate discretion, be persuasive and engender good will. · Ability to influence best practice adherence while providing advice and outstanding customer service. · Ability to model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual. · Ability to present training to managers and human resource professionals. · Ability to Collaboratively work in a team-based environment. · Ability to build and maintain confidentiality, professional relationships, and act professionally under stressful circumstances. · Ability to guide and train others. · Ability to work in a team with division and HR Generalist. Ability to work with complex service-related software programs. _Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience_): · 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, work force planning, employee development, organizational strategy, Family Medical Leave administration, 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 within first year of hire* *_Does this sound like you?_ Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation.When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is in the PERS retirement system. Title: Human Resources Generalist (66802) Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24142147