HR Business Partner
Evansville, IN, US, 47714
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Indiana State Personnel Department (INSPD):
As an agency operating a shared services model, we provide the executive branch of state government with top-notch Human Resources 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.
Role Overview:
The HR Business Partner supports FSSA HR at the Evansville State Hospital. This position is focused primarily on candidate management and process hires. The HR Business Partner further assists the HR Directors with other areas of human resources including but not limited to civil service complaints, unemployment protest forms, and employee relations investigations.
Location:
This position will be located at the Evansville State Hospital. This position has the potential for 2 remote days a week.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Provide day-to-day consultation and guidance to agency executives and local office staff regarding human resources functions/issues.
- Serve as a liaison between assigned state agency and the State Personnel Department for the purpose of coordinating human resources functions.
- Assist in the identification of potential classification, compensation, and reorganization problems.
- Assist in the development, coordination, and facilitation of curriculum or training on various human resources topics.
- Assist in the review and creation of agency/division policies, performance forms, and various other personnel decisions.
- Coordinate and/or conduct agency new employee orientation.
- Keep abreast of new developments, legislative changes and court cases which impact areas of work.
- Maintain Human Resource Information System records and compile reports from database.
- Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency’s worksite or other assigned worksites while some essential functions of this position may be eligible for work from home authorization in accordance with policy. Remote work authorization is not automatic and is dependent upon operational needs and agency approval.
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.
What You'll Need for Success:
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, laws, regulations, theories and practices of human resources management and administration.
- Advanced knowledge of statewide HR mission, vision and goals.
- Thorough 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.
- Thorough knowledge of the agency mission and administrative policies.
- Thorough knowledge of specific human resources programs such as FMLA, Disability, Workers’ Compensation, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Thorough knowledge of agency programs, structure and staffing.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to research and document findings.
- Ability to formulate sound recommendations and make appropriate decisions with consideration of potential impact on agency/division statewide.
- Ability to effectively prioritize a variety of projects/functions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to successfully negotiate resolutions to complex problems or situations.
- Ability to organize thoughts and ideas in a logical manner.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Nearest Major Market: Evansville
