Human Resources Generalist 3

The Public Service Commission seeks a dedicated and professional Human Resources Generalist to join our team and lead our HR operations.  This is a great opportunity to work in an encouraging and supportive environment, with well rounded duties, and the ability to make a big difference in a small agency.

In this agency, you are the sole human resources officer and are responsible for all aspects of human resources including workforce planning, talent acquisition, orientation and onboarding, succession planning, employee relations, performance management, employee and leadership development, compensation, compliance, discipline, communication, and employee engagement.
 

Responsibilities\:

• Senior HR advisor to agency leadership, managers, and supervisors.
• Ensure agency compliance with human resource related laws, regulations, and policies.
• Serves as the agency American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator and the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer.
• Participate in short-term operational planning and long-term strategic planning.
• Develop, revise, and implement personnel policies, procedures, and programs consistent with state and federal laws, statewide HR policies, internal policies, budget limits, and agency operational needs.
• Develop, coordinate, and provide training on HR policies and other employment-related topics to support workforce competency and compliance.
• Serve as a member of the agency’s Response Team in responding to complaints or reports of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or other Code of Conduct Policy violations.
• Support development and administration of HR-related and internal business budget activities by forecasting staffing and services needs.
• Assists with monitoring budget performance and internal financial controls affecting HR and personnel operations and provide input to the Executive Director and Business Manager.
• Serve as the agency safety coordinator.
• Act as Facilities Coordinator, ensuring building safety, coordinating building upgrades, managing facility contracts, ensuring compliance with building codes and accessibility requirements, and coordinating office and furniture moves.

Required Application Materials\:

1. State Application, cover letter, resume

2. In your cover letter, describe how your skill set makes you the best candidate for this unique position.  

   This position may be eligible for a statutory base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.

Competencies\:

• Extensive knowledge of human resource administration principles and practices, including labor and employment law, organizational analysis, policy analysis, investigations, recruitment and selection, training, conflict resolution,  performance management, and office safety protocols.
• Knowledge of basic budgeting, procurement, and internal control concepts sufficient to understand the HR and staffing implications of DPSR budgeting, revenues, and procurement policies.
• Skill in written and verbal communication, public speaking, presentation, customer service, and use of computer hardware and business software applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a public-sector regulatory environment that requires professionalism, responsiveness, confidentiality, and consistent application of law and policy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, build and maintain professional relationships with all agency personnel, and demonstrate professionalism, exhibiting neutrality at all times, including under stressful circumstances.
• Ability to collaboratively work and engage effectively in a diverse team-based environment.
   

Preferred Qualifications\:

• Human Resources Professional Certification through HRCI or SHRM is preferred
• State of Montana authorized classifier in accordance with the Broadband Classification Policy is preferred.
• Experience in Montana state government, public-sector human resources, ADA accommodation processes, EEO compliance, or workplace safety coordination is preferred.
• Experience advising managers in a regulated, quasi-judicial, or public-facing agency environment is preferred.

Education and Experience\:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a related field; and
Four years of dedicated human resources or organizational development experience.
Other combinations of education and experience may be submitted.
 

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.