Montana Department of Transportation · 18 hours ago
Human Resource Generalist / Investigator
Helena, MT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Human Resource Generalist / Investigator. This role manages personnel issues, mediation, and investigations while partnering with leadership to oversee day-to-day human resources operations.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manages personnel issues, mediation and investigations
Partners with leadership and manages the day-to-day operations of human resources tasks
Consults, advises, and partners with management on personnel issues
Performance management
Recruitment and selection
Discipline
Drug testing
Employee relations
Training
VEBA
Worker’s compensation and safety
Qualification
Required
Related Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Human Resources, Communications or closely related field
Two (2) years of human resources related experience
The position requires an advanced knowledge of investigations, mediation, state and federal employment laws, labor relations
The position requires knowledge of behaviors and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; and assessment
The position requires knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
The position requires knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations and business communications, and presentation and technical writing methods and techniques
Skill in the operation of a personal computer and business software applications (word, spreadsheets, databases, TEAMS, etc.); project planning and administration; speaking persuasively; conciliating; discerning other's underlying concerns; diffusing volatile situations
Critical thinking skills; use of logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; and skill in determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and credibility; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to research, gather and analyze facts and circumstances and draw sound conclusions; to develop and interpret policy; to use discretion and judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information; to plan, organize, and gather investigative information; to make professional judgments; and to take a reasonable, common sense approach to solving problems
The successful candidate must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment
Driver's record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant's permanent driving records
Benefits
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Benefits apply on first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
Company
Montana Department of Transportation
Mission MDT’s mission is to plan, build, operate, and maintain a safe and resilient transportation infrastructure to move Montana forward.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase