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State of Idaho Division of Human Resources

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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 Business Partner II, providing integrated and innovative human resources solutions for the Idaho Division of Veteran Services (IDVS), Idaho Correctional Industries (ICI), and the Board of Tax Appeals (BTA). This classified position will operate under the guidance of DHR leadership and will be located at IDVS in Lewiston, Idaho.

About the Agencies:

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

Idaho Division of Veteran Services

Idaho Correctional Industries

Board of Tax Appeals

Summary:

This position performs a full range of professional human resource services in leave administration, medical accommodations, classification, compensation, recruitment, training, policy and procedure, employee relations and performance management. This position may provide support to multiple agencies.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Providing human resource consultation and services to applicants, staff and managers in more than one area of functional specialization, such as leave administration, medical accommodations, recruitment, benefits, compensation, classification, employee relations, etc.
  • Consulting with supervisors/managers on performance management
  • Advising on career and succession planning, organization and job design
  • Contributing to employee engagement and retention tactics
  • Monitoring and evaluates compliance with applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures
  • Participating in complaint inquiries, investigations and resolutions
  • May process payroll and perform related functions

Specialties someone in this class might focus on:

  • Planning, organizing, conducting job analysis and recommends appropriate classification
  • Developing, implementing, and evaluating effectiveness of recruitment initiatives
  • Identifying and recommending solutions to compensation challenges and inequities
  • Providing training and presentations
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems

Minimum Qualifications:

Good knowledge of:

  • Human resource administration

  • Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action concepts and legal requirements

Experience:

  • Interpreting, applying, and explaining laws or rules
  • Researching and preparing reports and recommendations
  • Conducting in-depth interviews

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

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) 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.

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