The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Human Resource Generalist / Investigator. This HR Generalist position manages personnel issues, mediation and investigations. The position also partners with leadership and manages the day-to-day operations of human resources tasks. This position consults, advises, and partners with management on personnel issues, performance management, recruitment and selection, discipline, drug testing, employee relations, training, VEBA, worker’s compensation and safety. Part-time or Full-time employment may be considered for the successful candidate.

For a full job description, please contact Michaela Cortright at mcortright@mt.gov .

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Benefits apply on first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Required Application Materials

A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Required Education And Experience

Related Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Human Resources, Communications or closely related field.
Two (2) years of human resources related experience.

Qualifying human resources experience must include employee relations, workplace investigations, HR compliance, corrective action, labor relations, or HR generalist responsibilities. Experience may substitute for education.

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

The position requires an advanced knowledge of investigations, mediation, state and federal employment laws, labor relations.
The position requires knowledge of behaviors and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; and assessment.
The position requires knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. The position requires knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations and business communications, and presentation and technical writing methods and techniques.
Skill in the operation of a personal computer and business software applications (word, spreadsheets, databases, TEAMS, etc.); project planning and administration; speaking persuasively; conciliating; discerning other’s underlying concerns; diffusing volatile situations.
Critical thinking skills; use of logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; and skill in determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and credibility; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to research, gather and analyze facts and circumstances and draw sound conclusions; to develop and interpret policy; to use discretion and judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information; to plan, organize, and gather investigative information; to make professional judgments; and to take a reasonable, common sense approach to solving problems.

Other Information

The successful candidate must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment.

Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.

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