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State of Idaho Division of Human Resources

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.

The Idaho Division of Human Resources is seeking an experienced Human Resource Officer to lead HR operations supporting the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) and the Commission of Pardons and Parole.

This is a senior HR leadership role responsible for overseeing a team of approximately 16 HR professionals and serving as the primary strategic HR advisor to agency leadership. The HR Officer leads complex employee relations matters, workforce strategy, recruitment, organizational design, and HR operations in one of Idaho's largest and most operationally complex agencies. This classified position will operate under the guidance of DHR leadership and will be located at IDOC in Boise, ID.

About the Agencies:

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

Department of Correction

Commission of Pardons and Parole

Summary:

Recognized expert in the field of Human Resources with significant influence on organization policy, program development, and success. Regularly leads projects of critical importance, often with organization-wide impact. Oversees HR operations of the team for one or more agencies providing strategic guidance and oversight across all areas of human resources. Primary HR contact for agency appointing authorities on strategic initiatives. This role leads HR operations for a large and complex agency environment, managing a team of HR professionals and partnering closely with executive leadership to address workforce challenges, employee relations matters, organizational development, and talent acquisition strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and executing human resource initiatives and processes in support of the agency's strategic direction specifically in the areas of employee development, organizational design, performance management, training, talent acquisition, classification and compensation
• Facilitates the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures for one or more agencies
• Provides leadership and direction to a team of HR professionals responsible for employee relations, recruitment, classification and compensation, and HR operations.
• Leads, develops, and holds accountable a team of HR professionals
• Serves as a strategic advisor to agency executives on complex workforce issues including investigations, performance management, organizational design, and workforce planning.
• Ensures operation at the expected service level in collaboration with management teams
• Oversees complex employee relations matters including workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance resolution.
• Analyzes complex problems requiring research, communication, and guidance regarding HR best practices while utilizing and shaping HR best practices
• Drives continuous improvement in HR processes, service delivery, and data-informed decision making.
• Builds and maintains strong partnerships with agency leadership to support operational needs and organizational effectiveness.
• Consults with executives on strategic planning, goals, and objectives

This role is ideal for an HR leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about building strong partnerships with agency leadership while developing high-performing HR teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Human resource administration
• Equal employment opportunity concepts and legal requirements
• Employee grievance system

Good knowledge of:

• Management practices

Experience:

• Analyzing human resource management problems, developing solutions and recommendations
• Counseling supervisors in management practices and organizational design
• Analyzing jobs and recommending classification and compensation
• Preparing and making presentations to groups

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability/willingness to:

• Work in a correctional facility

Supplemental Information:

• This position may require occasional statewide travel

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)
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here:

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) ###-#### (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ...@dhr.idaho.gov.

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