HR Business Partner III

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The Vermont Department of Human Resources (DHR) seeks a strong HR Business Partner to join our team supporting departments within State Government including the Department of Mental Health, Department of Health, and the Department of Liquor and Lottery. Duties will include varying degrees of human resources administrator/generalist work in performance management, supervisory coaching, labor relations, hiring and onboarding, position management, classification, workers' compensation and reasonable accommodation requests.

This position will also provide information and guidance to supervisors and managers on employee relations and performance management consistent with Personnel Policies, Procedures, and Collective Bargaining Agreements.

The ideal candidate will have familiarity with working in a union environment, the ability to organize and prioritize work effectively and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment, in addition to possessing strong organizational skills required to coordinate and process a large volume of work and operational functions. Working both independently and as part of a team to deliver accurate and timely work and having an aptitude and interest to learn are all key to success in this position.

Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are required. Experience working in human resources for a hospital or healthcare organization a plus.

Work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The majority of the work is completed using various systems, databases and Microsoft Office 365 applications and the remainder of the work involves working with employees and supervisors utilizing various communication methods, collaborating with colleagues, and/or attending meetings. Some work outside of regular schedule may be required.

The Department is currently supporting a hybrid telework environment. Requests to telework will be considered, with at least three days of person work at our Waterbury office required.

This position,
HR Business Partner III (Job Requisition #54297), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please Note:

This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

• HR Business Partner I (#54300)
• HR Business Partner II (#54298)
• HR Business Partner III (#54297)

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kate Minall all . Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Duties are performed largely in a standard office setting, but some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Some work outside of regular work schedule may be required. Strong differences of opinion will be encountered in dealing with employee grievances, union representatives or members of management.

Five (5) years or more of experience in the field of human resources that includes employee relations or labor relations.

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.

Supervisory experience.

Experience with organizational development and training.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including