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The Idaho Division of Human Resources (DHR) is seeking a Human Resource Officer. This announcement will be used to fill a classified position located at the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW). This position will provide support for DHW and will work collaboratively with the Idaho Division of Human Resources.
This position can be located anywhere within the state of Idaho.
About The Idaho Department Of Health And Welfare (DHW)
Dedicated to strengthening the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. The Department of Health and Welfare’s (DHW) primary role in the community is to provide services and oversight to promote healthy people, safe children, and stable families. DHW accomplishes this through several core functions, including: Administering state and federal public assistance and health coverage programs, which includes Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps) and Medicaid; Providing direct-care services for certain disadvantaged or underserved populations; Protecting children and vulnerable adults; Licensing various types of care facilities; Promoting healthy lifestyles; and identifying and reducing public health risks.
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. Primary HR contact for agency appointing authorities on strategic initiatives.
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
Manages, motivates, and develops team members to create an effective work environment
Ensures operation at the expected service level in collaboration with management teams
Analyzes complex problems requiring research, communication, and guidance regarding HR best practices while utilizing and shaping HR best practices
Consults with executives on strategic planning, goals, and objectives
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the sixth level in the Human Resource job family. At this level, incumbents will manage a team of human resource professionals and partner with appointing authorities to effectively implement their mission. Provide strategic approaches to human resource issues with agency wide impact. Any issues involving statewide impact or significant risk are elevated to your manager.
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
Benefits
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*
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 ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Other
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Government Administration
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