Human Resource Business Partner I

State of Idaho Division of Human Resources

The Idaho Division of Human Resources (DHR) is dedicated to supporting the public sector’s most valuable asset: its people! As a partner in shaping the future of government service, we are committed to enhancing the employee experience at every stage – from recruitment to retirement – ensuring that the State of Idaho remains a place where dedicated public servants thrive and make a meaningful impact on their community.

By joining the DHR team, you would serve as a trusted Human Resource Business Partner I, providing integrated and innovative human resources solutions for the Department of Health and Welfare. This classified position will operate under the guidance of DHR leadership and will be located at the Department of Health and Welfare in Lewiston, Idaho.

About the Agency:

To learn more about the agency this position will support, please visit the following links:

https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/

Summary: 

To provide human resource services in one or more of the following areas: consultation and training on human resource related topics, application review and candidate testing, recruitment, job analysis and classification, benefits and leave administration, relevant program administration; perform related work. This position may provide support to multiple agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting employees with inquiries related to benefits, LUMA HRIS profile changes
• Conducting research in a variety of HR areas, reporting, and making recommendations to management 
• Recommending personnel policy and procedure changes and updates
• Reviewing personnel actions and employment activities for compliance with federal, state and agency rules, policies, and procedures
• Tracking and processing FMLA leave requests, leave donations, and service requests
• Maintaining electronic personnel files
• Administering changes in LUMA HRIS in relation to new hires, transfers, promotions, position changes, pay rate updates, etc.
• Drafting and sending correspondence as needed
• Coordinating, conducting, and facilitating employee orientation and other human resource training
• Performing or overseeing preparation and submittal of personnel, and benefits documents
• Assisting with First Report of Injury and Worker's Compensation Claims
  
  

Minimum Qualifications: 

Some knowledge of: 

• Human resource administration; 
• Equal employment opportunity concepts and legal requirements 

Experience: 

• Interpreting, explaining, applying laws, regulations, and policies; 
• Counseling employees on human resource matters; 

MQ Specialties:

Good knowledge of: 

• Employee recruitment methods; 

Some knowledge of: 

• Employee benefits program administration; 
• Job analysis concepts; 
• Training methods; 
• Data analytics

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation (PERSI) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Medical, dental and vision insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.