Human Resources Agency Partner

Human Resources Agency Partner

FT / PT Status - Full-Time
Salary - $29.75 - $48.46 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office - Hybrid Recruiter - Liz Vander Linden | View email address on click.appcast.io | View phone number on click.appcast.io
Application Deadline - Continuous until filled

Do you have experience with solving employment liability issues and advising leadership on HR Solutions? The Utah Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM) is looking to fill multiple vacancies for the Human Resource Agency Partner role. These positions will primarily support the Department of Health and Human Services. As a member of this HR Field team, you will serve as a consultant and strategic advisor to the agency management teams you support, providing comprehensive HR solutions aligned with agency missions, strategic plans, and objectives, including application of FMLA, ADA, corrective/disciplinary action, and workplace investigations.

The anticipated pay rate for this position is $30.44 per hour.

All candidates selected to fill vacancies at the Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM) may be reassigned to other work locations within Salt Lake or Utah counties at any time based on business need.


Key Responsibilities

• Business Acumen: Partners with agency leaders to translate agency goals into actionable HR strategies.
• Strategic Thinking: Conducts workforce analysis and develops long-term human capital plans.
• Consultative Skills: Provides guidance and coaching to managers on performance management, employee relations, and talent development.
• Relationship Management: Collaborates effectively with HR colleagues and other departments to deliver seamless HR services.
• Communication Skills: Presents HR initiatives to agency leaders and facilitates communication between employees and management.
• Employee Relations Expertise: Provides guidance on employee relations issues, conducts thorough and impartial investigations, manages ADA accommodations, and administers FMLA leave. Consults, advises, and assists management on employee discipline, recommends appropriate disciplinary actions, and ensures compliance with policies and procedures. Executes job duties in compliance with applicable laws. Effectively demonstrates and advises management encouraging the consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Performance Management: Provides guidance and coaching to managers on performance management, including setting performance expectations, providing feedback, and conducting performance reviews. Consults and advises management on the development and implementation of performance improvement plans, including identifying performance gaps, setting measurable goals, and providing ongoing support and monitoring.

• Compliance & Risk Management: Executes job duties in compliance with applicable laws. Provides insight and advice on how to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and EEO. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of changes in employment law and best practices.
• Talent Management Expertise: Supports talent development initiatives, including succession planning and leadership development programs.

• Change Management Expertise: Provides guidance and support to agencies during periods of change.
• Data Analysis & Interpretation: Works with HR partners to provide agencies with HR metrics and dashboards to track progress and demonstrate value. Generates standard HR reports, analyzes HR metrics, and identifies areas for improvement.
• Training and Development: Identifies training needs, creates engaging training materials, delivers training and evaluates the effectiveness of training programs.
• Critical Thinking: Objectively assesses information and makes sound judgments in complex or ambiguous situations. Anticipates potential problems and develops contingency plans.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Human Resources (e.g. employee relations, training & development).
• Strong understanding of applicable federal and state employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, Title VII).
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• High level of work ethic and commitment to excellence.
• Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities.
• A strong desire for continuous learning and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, related field or work related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

About the Role

Location


Multi-Agency State Office Building

195 N 1950 W

Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Background Check Required - You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required - No
Schedule Code - B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency This is an opportunity to make a difference in your state! Along with the satisfaction of supporting the hiring needs of this high profile agency. To learn more about DHRM, click here. DHRM vision: Evolve then elevate the employee experience.

EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.