Human Resource Supervisor

Description

State of Idaho Division of Human Resources

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 

The Idaho Division of Human Resources (DHR) is dedicated to supporting the public sector’s most valuable asset: its people! As a partner in shaping the future of government service, we are committed to enhancing the employee experience at every stage – from recruitment to retirement – ensuring that the State of Idaho remains a place where dedicated public servants thrive and make a meaningful impact on their community. 

By joining the DHR team, you would serve as a trusted Human Resource Supervisor, providing integrated and innovative human resources solutions for the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW). This classified position will operate under the guidance of DHR leadership and will be located at DHW in Boise, ID. 

About the Agency: 

To learn more about the agency this position will support, please visit the following links: 

Department of Health and Welfare

Summary:

This Human Resource Supervisor position provides rewarding work supporting our employees who help the citizens of Idaho live their best lives and works with a team that demonstrates a passion for their work and compassion for the people we serve. If you are a human resource professional that is looking to use their abilities to help serve the citizens of Idaho and make a difference, we encourage you to apply! 

This position will oversee Human Resource tasks/responsibilities over our Central and Region 3 Offices, as well as provide support to the Idaho Children’s Trust Fund (CTF), Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance (ICDVVA), and Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD). The individual assigned to this group will ensure that Human Resource advice and counsel provided is consistent among their supported areas, as well as with the other areas across the state. This position will require occasional on-site presence in the regional office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and direction to human resource professionals on a wide variety of topics including employee relations, recruitment, payroll, leaves of absence, workers compensation, classification, organizational design and compensation
• Provide feedback on the development of standards, methods, policies, and procedures as an individual expert and leader of unit
• Assess and provide recommendations to improve performance of HR operations
• Coordinating with agency leadership to affect change and support strategic initiatives
• Develops, trains and mentors human resource staff
• Responding to complaints and resolving complex leadership or employee issues
• May perform day-to-day human resources work
• May fill in the HR leadership role in Human Resource Officer’s absence

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the fifth level in the HR job family. At this level, incumbents are responsible for supervising HR staff and providing highly skilled HR expertise. Provides counsel on special cases with interpretation and direction for policy, rules, and procedures to HR staff and management. This position addresses complex issues involving day-to-day HR operations. Issues involving strategic initiatives or agency wide impact are escalated to HR leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

Some knowledge of: 

• Management practices 

Considerable knowledge of: 

• Human resource administration 
• Equal employment opportunity concepts and legal requirements 

• Resolving complex HR concerns and issues 
• Analyzing human resource management problems and developing alternatives and recommendations 
• Mentoring and training staff 
• Providing advanced human resource consultation to management 

Preferred Qualifications:

• ADA and FMLA administration
• Supervisory methods
• Employee compensation evaluation
• Performing job analysis, developing classification changes and making recommendations for organizational structure changes
• Completing complex analyses of HR data to identify key trends and recommends changes to improve performance of operations 

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to: 

• One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation (PERSI) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement 
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options 
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax 
• 11 paid holidays 
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time) 
• Paid parental leave 
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children 
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider 
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility 
• Employee assistance program 

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.