HR Business Partner III

State of Vermont; Montpelier (VT); Híbrido; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical premium

Dental plan

Paid holidays

Generous leave

FMLI

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Descripción de la vacante

The Vermont Department of Human Resources (DHR) seeks a collaborative Human Resources Business Partner III to support state agencies with practical, people-centered HR solutions. You will advise on employee relations, recruitment, classification, and HR systems while navigating policies and CBAs in a busy, public-sector environment.

The successful candidate is organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities, with a commitment to high‑quality service and curiosity for learning

Formación

• Five (5) years or more of experience in HR including employee or labor relations.
• Experience with employee relations or labor relations is required.
• Experience with supervisory coaching is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide guidance across HR functions: employee relations, performance management, labor relations, recruitment, onboarding.
• Coach and consult supervisors; support organizational development.
• Interpret and apply personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Assist with position management and classification.
• Handle reasonable accommodation requests and HR data entry/records management in HRIS.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Judgment and discretion

Independent work

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn HR systems

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office 365

HR information systems

Databases

Descripción del empleo

The Vermont Department of Human Resources (DHR) is looking for a collaborative, service-minded Human Resources Business Partner III to join our team. In this role, you'll help provide responsive, practical, and people-centered HR support to a variety of State agencies and departments, including the Agency of Natural Resources, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and supporting public servants in meaningful work that impacts communities across Vermont.

As an HR Business Partner, you will provide guidance and support across a broad range of human resources functions, including:

• Employee relations and performance management
• Supervisory coaching and consultation
• Labor relations and contract interpretation
• Recruitment, hiring, and onboarding
• Position management and classification
• Reasonable accommodation requests
• HR systems work, data entry, and records management in VTHR/PeopleSoft

You’ll work closely with employees, supervisors, managers, and HR colleagues to help ensure consistent, fair, and policy-aligned HR practices. This position also involves interpreting and applying personnel policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.

The successful candidate will be someone who is organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy environment. You do not need to know everything on day one-we value curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to providing high-quality service.

Strong candidates will bring:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to prioritize work and respond to changing needs
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion
• Comfort working independently and as part of a teamli>
• Interest in learning HR systems, processes, policies, and best practices
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365, databases, or HR information systems

The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Most work is completed using HR systems, databases, and Microsoft Office 365 applications. Some work outside the regular schedule may occasionally be required.

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

Who May Apply

This position, HR Business Partner III (Job Requisition #55957), is open to all State employees and external applicants. Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

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 will be encountered in dealing with employee grievances, union representatives or members of management.

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) 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.

Experience with organizational development and training.

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.