Enterprise Agency HR Services Bureau Chief

Overview

Position Title:

Agency Human Resources Services Bureau Chief, State Human Resources Division, State of Montana Department of Administration. This is a newly established leadership role that advances Montana’s HR centralization initiative, driving HR functional excellence and process improvement for the enterprise.

As Bureau Chief, you will provide direction, support, and strategic alignment for HR services across 16 state agencies. Cabinet agency HR leaders will report to this role while continuing to report to agency leadership, driving consistency, efficiency, and excellence in statewide HR practices and service delivery. This role will also lead the Enterprise HR Team, consisting of 4 staff, ensuring delivery of integrated and effective HR services across state government.

This position reports directly to the Administrator of the State Human Resources Division.

• Lead and manage the Agency HR Services Bureau, including 16 agency HR leaders from all cabinet-level agencies.
• Oversee and support the Enterprise HR Team, comprised of four staff, establishing standard enterprise HR policy and procedures, enterprise service standards, and providing general HR enterprise support to agencies.
• Implement and sustain strategies that advance the goals of Montana’s HR centralization initiative.
• Partner with agency leadership and the State HR Division Administrator to ensure HR services are efficient, compliant, and aligned with state objectives and agency business needs.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation across agency HR teams and leadership.
• Monitor performance metrics, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and drive continuous process improvement.

To thrive in this role from day one, you should demonstrate the following skills:

• Comprehensive HR expertise
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  In-depth knowledge of compensation, talent acquisition, organizational development, employee relations, and labor relations with the ability to apply expertise to real-world challenges.
• Strategic HR leadership
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  Deep understanding of enterprise-level HR operations, workforce management, and best practices in organizational development and service delivery.
• Transformational leadership
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  Proven success leading large-scale change, guiding diverse teams through modernization, centralization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communication and influence
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  Exceptional ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and negotiate effectively with executive leadership, agency directors, and key stakeholders.
• Enterprise-level thinking
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  Demonstrated strength in long-range planning, critical analysis, and sound decision-making to align HR functions with statewide goals.

If you possess a blend of the skills and leadership qualities outlined above, and a passion for continuous learning, collaboration, and delivering exceptional service, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. In your cover letter, share how your experience, leadership philosophy, and accomplishments connect to the key qualifications and responsibilities of this position. Tell us how you will bring your strengths to advance Montana’s enterprise HR centralization initiative and elevate the quality, consistency, and impact of human resources services across state government.

Please Note: You do not need to complete the “Work Experience” or “Education & Certifications” sections within the online application system. Only the requested documents need to be uploaded.

Look here to see the additional benefits. They include:

• Retirement plans
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

• This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
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