HR Business Partner III

State of Vermont; Montpelier (VT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Paid holidays

Paid leave

FMLI

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending

Job summary

State of Vermont’s Department of Human Resources seeks an HR Business Partner III to provide guidance across agencies, including labor relations, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management. This role offers hybrid telework with some in-person work in Montpelier and a Monday–Friday schedule.

You will support multiple departments, use VTHR/PeopleSoft, and shape policy-aligned HR practices. Five years of HR experience preferred; Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; supervisory

Qualifications

• Five years or more HR experience including employee or labor relations.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with organizational development and training.
• Labor relations experience.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Coaching

Labor relations

Recruitment

Onboarding

HR systems

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

VTHR

Office 365

Job description

Overview

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 team
• 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.

• HR Business Partner II: 55936
• HR Business Partner III: 55957

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Laurie Bouyea-Dumont at [e-mail].

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

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.

Labor Relations 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

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.