Strategic HR Director — County Leadership (Hybrid)

Lever, Inc.; Hardin (MT); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Horn County seeks an experienced Human Resources Director to oversee all HR functions, ensure compliance, and lead recruitment, benefits, and wage programs. The role emphasizes employee relations, safety, and strategic HR management in a public sector environment.

Responsibilities include policy updates, HRIS management, payroll collaboration, and investigations of grievances, with a focus on a cohesive, inclusive workplace culture and effective labor negotiations where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with eight years of HR management experience.
• HRCI or SHRM certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Valid Montana driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR functions for the County, ensuring compliance with HR requirements and policies.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, background checks, and onboarding in collaboration with officials.
• Administer benefits, wage programs, payroll processes, and performance evaluations.
• Foster employee relations, investigations, discipline, and termination procedures.
• Coordinate safety, injury response, and workers’ compensation compliance.

Skills

HRIS

Payroll

Employee relations

MS Office

Confidentiality

Labor laws

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin or related field

HRCI or SHRM certification desired

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

MS Office

Job description

Big Horn County seeks an experienced Human Resources Director to oversee all HR functions, ensure compliance, and lead recruitment, benefits, and wage programs. The role emphasizes employee relations, safety, and strategic HR management in a public sector environment.

Responsibilities include policy updates, HRIS management, payroll collaboration, and investigations of grievances, with a focus on a cohesive, inclusive workplace culture and effective labor negotiations where applicable.