Sr HR Business Partner

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

As an agency operating a shared services model, we provide the executive branch of state government with top‑notch HR services. INSPD has a dedicated team of human resources professionals working in many capacities, including director‑level, generalists and specialists in each discipline of human resources. Joining our team will open the door to many opportunities for lateral and upward mobility.

The Senior Human Resource Business Partner provides day‑to‑day consultation and facilitates the development, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of human resources programs for assigned state agencies. This role provides guidance and consultation on human resource issues, policies, and procedures at the Indiana Department of Corrections/Reception Diagnostic Center. The Reception Diagnostic Center is a maximum‑security intake facility for adult males sentenced to the Indiana Department of Correction.

All adult males are received by the Reception Diagnostic Center, classified, and transferred to a facility within the state.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Provides consultation and guidance to agency executives and local office staff regarding human resources functions/issues (e.g., employee relations, policy, and procedures).
• Identifies potential classification/compensation, reorganization problems and recommends solutions to management.
• Develops curriculum, coordinates and/or conducts training on various human resources/management issues/topics;
• Reviews and makes recommendations on agency/division policies, work improvement plans and requests for working test extension.
• May coordinate and/or conduct agency new employee orientation.
• Keeps abreast of new developments, legislative changes and court cases impacting work areas.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment;
• Maintains Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from the database.
• Assists in the evaluation of reports, decisions and results of assigned agency in relation to established goals.
• Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of assigned agency and services performed.
• Participates in developing agency goals, objectives, and systems.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Broad knowledge of the principles, laws, regulations, theories and practices of human resources management and administration.
• Thorough knowledge of statewide HR mission, vision, and goals.
• Extensive knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and policies as defined by the State Personnel Department, formal grievance procedures, Civil Rights legislation, and the overall mechanics of the merit and non‑merit systems.
• Extensive knowledge of the agency mission and administrative policies.
• Extensive knowledge of specific human resources programs such as: affirmative action, ADA, and…