Human Resources Generalist 2

State of Montana; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

The State of Montana is seeking a Human Resources Partner to provide direct HR support to the Department of Public Health and Human Services at the Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs. The role requires onsite work and close collaboration with facility leadership to improve HR services, classifications, and compliance.

Responsibilities include recruitment, job descriptions, classification, compensation, performance management, and training, with emphasis on policy adherence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, HR, journalism, English, psychology, marketing, or related.
• Three years of job-related HR services experience including classification, compensation, recruitment and selection, performance management, or related field.
• Current State of Montana Classification Certification, or completing certification within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR contact for assigned facilities, providing day-to-day support and strategic guidance on HR services.
• Identify patterns across HR services and implement system-level improvements.
• Assist with recruitment, job descriptions, classification, compensation, and performance management.
• Coordinate HR services with facility leadership to ensure timely, compliant delivery.

Skills

Analytical

Ambiguity tolerance

Self-directed

Detail-oriented

Communication

Collaboration

Tech proficiency

Training & service

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Classification Certification

Tools

HR software

Classification tools

Job description

This centralized State Human Resources Division position within the Department of Administration provides direct human resources support to the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) in the Montana State Hospital, located in Warm Springs, Montana. The successful candidate will work onsite at DPHHS. The successful candidate will support its employees. Learn more about this agency and its mission at DPHHS Home

Nestled in the beautiful Deer Lodge Valley, Warm Springs offers the perfect blend of small-town living, incredible scenery, and outdoor adventure. With fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, skiing, boating, and wildlife watching all nearby, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy your time outside of work. Explore Georgetown Lake, the Pintler Mountains, Lost Creek State Park, and Discovery Ski Area, or take a short drive to Anaconda, Deer Lodge, or Butte for shopping, dining, and community events.

Here, you can trade the hustle and bustle for wide-open spaces, mountain views, fresh air, and a genuine sense of community. It's more than just a place to work; it's a place to build a life and enjoy everything that makes Montana special!

The Human Resource Partner serves as the primary HR contact for assigned facilities, providing both day-to-day support and strategic guidance on all Office of Human Resources (OHR) services. This includes recruitment and selection, job descriptions and classification, position management, compensation, performance management and discipline, investigations, Family Medical Leave (FMLA), workers' compensation, early return to work, safety, labor relations, training, EEO/Civil Rights, ADA, and related policy.

You will work closely with facility leadership to identify patterns and opportunities across HR services, recommend and implement practical system-level improvements, and help resolve persistent issues such as recruitment and retention challenges or classification concerns. You will also ensure HR services for your divisions are coordinated, timely, and consistent with law, policy, and collective bargaining agreements.

This position reports to an agency-embedded HR Manager.

The successful candidate will be subject to reference checks and a criminal background check.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Analytical, solution-focused problem solver: Able to spot patterns, identify issues, and recommend process improvements that align with best practices.
• Comfortable with complex rules and ambiguity: Researches and interprets technical and legal information, then summarizes it clearly for others.
• Self-directed and adaptable: Works proactively with minimal supervision, manages competing priorities, and meets deadlines in a changing environment.
• Detail-oriented and quality-driven: Produces accurate, thorough work and routinely checks for errors or inconsistencies.
• Strong communicator: Clearly and professionally communicates in writing and verbally with varied audiences.
• Collaborative relationship-builder: Works effectively in teams, builds professional relationships, and adjusts approach based on different roles and levels in the organization.
• Technically proficient: Learns and uses complex, service-related software and HR systems.
• Trainer and customer-service oriented: Guides and trains others while providing excellent, responsive customer service.
• Professional and discreet: Remains neutral and calm in adversarial situations and maintains confidentiality and discretion.

Preferred skills

• Investigation and investigative report writing skills.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, 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 field.
• Current State of Montana Classification Certification, or completing certification within 1 year of employment.
• Other combinations of education and experience that clearly demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this role may be considered. If you do not have a traditional HR or business degree but have developed comparable skills through work experience, training, or education, you are encouraged to describe that in your application materials.

Benefits of Working for the State of Montana

• Work/life balance.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Dedicated and caring colleagues.
• Health coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays (combination of up to 38 per year).
• Opportunities and room for professional growth.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.

This position may be eligible for partial teleworking within the State of Montana. The supervisor will provide specific condit