Mountain Line (Missoula, MT) · 1 week ago
Human Resources Generalist
Missoula, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$30.12/hr - $30.12/hr
3+ years expMountain Line is a public transit agency seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide administrative and professional support for their workforce. The role involves coordinating human resources processes such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration, while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
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Hiring Manager
Melissa Dowdy
Responsibilities
Coordinates recruitment activities for exempt and non-exempt positions, including posting positions, screening applications, scheduling interviews, and preparing hiring documentation
Collaborates with the Communications Specialist to draft and place recruitment and employment advertisements
Coordinates and facilitates new employee onboarding and orientation activities
Serves as a point of contact for employee questions regarding HR processes, policies, benefits, and leave programs
Assists supervisors with performance evaluation administration, including distribution, tracking, and collection of completed evaluations
Conducts exit interviews; compiles data and prepares summary reports for review by management
Supports administration and tracking of employee recognition, incentive, and retention programs
Assists with coordination and delivery of internal training and professional development activities
Supports internal employee committees (e.g., Social Committee, Safety Committee, Special Events Committee)
Administers and implements human resources policies, procedures, and employee handbook provisions
Assists with drafting, updating, and communicating HR policies and procedures under direction of management
Participates in department meetings and continuous improvement initiatives
Administers employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, invoice processing, claims assistance, and employee communications
Administers the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) program, including tracking leave usage and maintaining required documentation
Assists with compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, ADA, EEO, and applicable Montana statutes
Maintains affirmative action and equal employment opportunity records and assists with preparation and filing of EEO-1 reports
Processes unemployment insurance documentation and assists with unemployment hearings when required
Assists with workers’ compensation claim administration, including maintaining case files and follow-up on open claims
Ensures completion and maintenance of USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification and conducts periodic audits
Enters and maintains employee data in HR and payroll systems
Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential employee personnel and applicant files
Maintains HRIS records, employee directories, organizational charts, and internal contact lists
Ensures compliance with records retention and confidentiality requirements
Attends staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities
Performs other related duties as assigned in support of agency operations
Qualification
Required
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or a related administrative field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
SHRM-CP certification or coursework toward HR certification
Experience in a public sector, transit, or unionized environment
Benefits
Employer funded retirement plan
Employer paid health plan
Employer funded HRA (Health Reimbursement Account)
15 days paid vacation
12 days paid sick leave
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Mountain Line (Missoula, MT)
Mountain Line, Missoula’s community bus service, provides zero-fare fixed-route bus and paratransit service in and around Missoula, helping employees get to work, students get to school, and seniors and people with disabilities stay mobile.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Corey Aldridge
CEO & General Manager
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