State of Montana · 6 hours ago
HR Specialist - Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding Coor.
Helena, MT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$32/hr - $32/hr
5+ years expThe State of Montana is seeking a Human Resource Specialist to shape how the state government attracts, selects, and welcomes talent. This role is responsible for improving recruiting, selection, and onboarding processes while ensuring compliance and supporting HR operations.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and implement recurring onboarding and training sessions for employees at hire, 30 days later, 60 days later, and 12 months later
Evaluate the effectiveness of onboarding and follow-up sessions through surveys and recommend enhancements and modifications to ensure new employees have positive onboarding and initial work experiences
Coordinate with hiring managers, HR generalists, and payroll to ensure onboarding tasks are completed
Coordinate with the new employee and hiring manager to ensure the employee is welcomed and introduced to the agency
Review, update, and revise HR communications, documents, and guides for accuracy and accessibility
Assist HR generalists with employee communications related to HR policies and procedures
Initiate, file, and maintain various HR-related documents
Track completion and compliance of required human resource activities and assist HR generalists with employee and manager communication to ensure requirements are met
Partner with hiring teams to educate and advise about recruitment and selection best practices, interview processes, and strategies
Attend and professionally represent DNRC at strategically identified career fairs, coordinate with field staff, and develop external recruitment strategies such as social media posts, flyers, and speaking events at schools
Foster and build relationships with potential candidates through positive candidate experiences, such as timely and thorough responses
Participate in training hiring managers and panelists on hiring best practices and processes
Prepare and conduct interviews, ensure panel members are following established policies and best practices, and coordinate selection materials and documentation
Prepare offer letters, communicate with candidates for acceptance, and ensure the recruitment and selection process follows established policy, procedures, and is properly documented
Qualification
Required
Five years of experience in related field (combination of education and experience)
Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
Committed to continuous improvement and employee experience
Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills
Strong written communication with the ability to write clearly and concisely
Ability to think creatively and improve existing processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Forms, and experience updating internal platforms
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States
A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in human resources, organizational development, or related field
One year of specialized human resource-related experience
Experience in onboarding coordination or HR administrative support
Familiarity with SOMRS, SABHRS, or other HRIS experience
Benefits
Work/life balance with flexible schedules and telework eligibility.
Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, holidays), with vacation leave increasing with service.
Longevity pay with continued state service.
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
Access to free employee medical clinics and telehealth.
Retirement plans (Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plus an optional 457(b) Plan).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness - may qualify you for student loan forgiveness.
Up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.
Company
State of Montana
State of Montana has a desire to cultivate a workforce consistently able to respond to challenges facing Montana.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adam L. Carpenter, MBA, MSIS
Chief Data Officer
Chris S.
Interim Chief Information Security Officer
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