HR Manager
Greenfield, IN, US, 46140
Work for Indiana
Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion – Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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 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.
Salary Information:
Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
About the Job:
The HR Manager administers HR functions in a highly consultative position. The work consists of planning, developing, coordinating and evaluating human resources programs.
A Day in the Life:
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 which impact upon areas of work;
- Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment;
- Maintains Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from 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.
What We're Looking For:
- Broad knowledge of the principles, laws, regulations, theories, and practices of human resources management and administration.
- An ideal candidate would have four (4) years work experience in human resources management including: compensation; benefits; employee relations; employment law; affirmative action; recruiting; or human resource development and/or retail management; plant management; field supervisory experience; or accredited college training in a related field.
What You'll Need for Success:
- 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 agency mission and administrative policies;
- Extensive knowledge of specific human resources programs such as: Affirmative Action, ADA, and employee relations;
- Extensive knowledge of agency programs, structure and staffing;
- Working knowledge of computer and software programs and the ability to utilize these skills in the completion of job duties;
- Excellent oral and written 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 work independently;
- Ability to develop, implement, coordinate and present training programs (including the assessment of training needs and development of curriculum);
- Ability to organize thoughts and ideas in a logical manner;
- Ability to plan and organize the work of other employees;
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) and vision/dental coverages
- Wellness program (offers premiums discount for the medical plan)
- Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution)
- Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- Group life insurance
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
- Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
- 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- New Parent Leave
- Free Parking
- Free LinkedIn Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis