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State of Montana Human Resources Partner in Lewistown, Montana
UPDATED 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 the Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center (MMHNCC) 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 is responsible for all aspects of Human Resource management in a mental health nursing facility and correctional infirmary. Responsibilities include personnel management and consultation; training and development; worker’s compensation claims management; and the staff safety program. This position reports to the Superintendent and supervises one employee. This position is not telework eligible and requires an in-office presence. Why Join DPHHS 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. Qualifications for this Career Opportunity Required for the first day of work: • Knowledge of human resource principles and practices related to recruitment and selection, labor and employee relations, employee development, performance management, discipline, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and policy development. • Knowledge of financial management and budgeting. • Knowledge of employment laws and regulations. • Skill developing training program content, materials and learning aids. • Strong presentation skills. • Strong writing skills including knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, the meaning and spelling of the words, rules of competition and grammar. • Ability to research, compiles, and analyzes data from multiple sources to identify and resolve a wide variety of issues and problems. • Ability to maintain confidentiality. • Ability to coach and motivate others to improve their knowledge and skills. • Ability to use software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. 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. * Title: *Human Resources Partner Location: Lewistown Requisition ID: 24143256