HR Business Partner II

State of Vermont; Barre (VT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework environment

Barre office access

Job summary

The State of Vermont's Department of Human Resources is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to provide comprehensive HR support to multiple agencies, including the Agency of Transportation, Transportation Board, and Agency of Education. This role is ideal for an experienced HR generalist looking to apply a broad range of HR knowledge in a business partner capacity.

The successful candidate will handle performance management, coaching, labor relations, recruitment and onboarding, position

Qualifications

• Three years of HR experience including employee relations or labor relations.
• Experience with personnel policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide performance management, supervisory coaching and employee relations support.
• Handle recruitment and onboarding, position management and classification.
• Support workers’ compensation and reasonable accommodation requests, ensuring policy compliance.
• Perform systems and data management within VTHR and HRIS.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Coaching

Recruitment

Onboarding

HR data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

VTHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Department of Human Resources is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our team and provide comprehensive HR support to multiple departments, including the Agency of Transportation (including the Department of Motor Vehicles), Transportation Board, and Agency of Education. This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional or HR Generalist looking to apply a broad range of human resources knowledge in a business partner role.

This position provides a broad range of HR services, including performance management, supervisory coaching, labor relations, recruitment and onboarding, position management, classification, workers’ compensation, and reasonable accommodation requests. The HR Business Partner provides guidance and support to employees and supervisors on employee relations and performance matters, ensuring consistency with Personnel Policies and Procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements. The position also performs significant systems and data management work within VTHR.

The successful candidate will be organized, adaptable, and able to effectively prioritize a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment. The ability to work independently while also collaborating as part of a team is essential. Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, a willingness to learn, and well-developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are key to success in this role.

The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Most work is performed using HR systems, databases, and Microsoft Office 365 applications, with the remainder involving direct interaction with employees and supervisors, collaboration with colleagues, and participation in meetings. Occasional work outside of the regular schedule may be required.

The Department currently supports a hybrid telework environment. Telework requests will be considered, with some in-person work at our Barre office required.

Who May Apply

This position, HR Business Partner II (Job Req #55680), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

• HR Business Partner II (#55680)
• HR Business Partner III (#55685)

Duties are performed largely in a standard office setting, but some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Some work outside of regular work schedule may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered in dealing with employee grievances, union representatives, or members of management.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years or more of experience in the field of human resources that includes employee relations or labor relations.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.

Supervisory experience.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.