Telework-Eligible HR Leader & Chief Labor Negotiator

Taleo; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave & holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Munro Footwear Group is seeking a Human Resource Director/Chief HR Officer in Helena, Montana. This role leads a team of 40 in developing and implementing HR strategies, ensuring compliance with laws, and fostering collaboration across HR functions. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of HR leadership experience.

The compensation ranges from $125,000 to $140,000 annually, with telework eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources or a related field.
• Five years or more of human resource leadership experience.
• Knowledge of human resource/labor relations laws, policies, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of about 40 human resources, labor relations, and IT professionals.
• Design and deliver enterprise-wide solutions.
• Ensure policies and programs comply with state and federal laws.

Job description

Job Description - Human Resource Director / Chief HR Officer (26141482)

Position Title:

Human Resource Director / Chief HR Officer - ( 26141482 )

Why live in Helena, Montana?

Helena is Montana’s capital city of about 75,000 people, surrounded by rolling hills and lofty mountains just below the Continental Divide, offering a quiet place to call home where small‑town living meets year‑round outdoor adventure.

Why should you keep reading and consider working here?

We know you have other work options, but we invite you to consider joining us at the State of Montana Department of Administration. As a customer service–focused organization, we provide centralized services, specialized support, and practical solutions to state agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as local governments across Montana. Our vision is to transform how government services are delivered and accessed, serving state government with effective, efficient, and customer‑driven solutions that benefit all Montanans.

What is this career opportunity?

The State of Montana employs approximately 14,000 people. As the State’s Human Resource Director, you will lead a team of about 40 human resources, labor relations, and IT professionals to design and deliver forward‑looking, enterprise‑wide solutions. In addition, this role serves as the Governor’s designated Chief Labor Negotiator. The State is currently centralizing the human resource function to drive consistency, efficiency, and strategic alignment and this role is essential to the successful implementation of that initiative.

Through effective leadership, this position fosters collaboration across the State’s human resources community to deliver effective, cost‑conscious HR processes, solutions, and systems; advances initiatives, policy development, and programs under the direction of the State’s Chief Operating Officer/Director of the Department of Administration and the Governor’s Office; and ensures that policies and programs comply with all applicable state and federal employment and labor laws.

This position will remain open until filled. An initial candidate review will take place on Monday, June 22.

What are we looking for?

Education and Experience:

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

Five years or more of human resource leadership experience supporting a multifaceted organization; knowledge of human resource/labor relations laws, policies, and best practices; and experience developing and administering human resource programs within a large organization.

Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Ability to:

provide leadership, vision, and direction for the State’s human resource programs and systems;

excercise judgment and discretion to establish and maintain strong working relationships utilizing strong collaboration, facilitation, and leadership skills;

build consensus among a group of varying stakeholders;

communicate program requirements to diverse levels of management;

identify problems, emerging issues and trends, and establish statewide strategies to address them;

provide direction and implement state-wide employee compensation strategies;

represent state government and testify before legislative committees on matters relating to state human resource programs and practices;

oversee the development of policies, administrative rules, standards, and guidelines;

delegate projects to ensure multiple and competing priorities are met;

formulate and direct the development of objectives, budgets, and staff activities; and

lead on labor union issues and negotiations.

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume, cover letter, and three professional business references. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system.You only need to upload the requested documentation.)

What can you expect from us in return for your work with our agency?

o Work/life Balance

o Health Coverage

o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays

Ø Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Other important information to be aware of.

This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

The Department of Administration participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/ .

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : Not Applicable

Salary: $

125,000.00 - 140,000.00 Yearly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

Number of Openings

: 1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

: Standard

Shift

Shift

: Day Job

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Primary Location

: Helena Agency : Department of Administration Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)

Posting Date

: Jun 4, 2026, 1:51:45 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Ongoing

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume, References

Contact Name : Yvette Englert | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone] The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.