Senior Human Resource Associate 2024-02677

Description and Functions

The State of Wyoming Department of Administration and Information is seeking a Senior Human Resource Associate in Sheridan, Wyoming to provide support to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) District 4! In this role, you'll provide HR guidance and support to approximately 175 employees across northeast Wyoming. With minimal supervision, you'll handle a wide range of HR functions, including position management, recruitment, compensation, benefits, organizational development, and employee relations. If you're ready to bring your excellent customer service and HR experience to a dynamic team, please click the link below for more information and to apply!

Senior Human Resource Associate 2024-02677
 

Open Until Filled

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 
 

This position is responsible for providing exceptional HR guidance and support to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) District 4.  This Senior Human Resource Associate provides HR consultative services to support approximately 175 WYDOT employees across northeast Wyoming with minimal supervision. HR support and services are provided at a significant autonomous level in areas of position management, recruitment, compensation, benefits, organizational development, and employee relations.
 
Human Resource Contact: Lindsey Ruiz / 307-777-6798 / lindsey.ruiz@wyo.gov


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

 

• Provides guidance and support to employees and supervisors to ensure they are following all applicable rules and regulations pertaining to all HR processes.
• Prepares recruitment announcements and provides advice and support to hiring managers on the recruitment process.
• Conducts onboarding for new employees.
• Ensures work is done in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations, for all HR processes pertaining to the lifecycle of an employee from recruitment, onboarding, active benefits, and performance management through retirement.
• Provides input and recommendations for changes to human resources forms and procedures to enhance workflow.
• Ensures supervisors are following established processes and procedures and provides guidance and support to resolve concerns and issues.
• Addresses questions concerning rules and regulations as they apply to benefits and payroll in a manner that provides education and counseling.
• Provides education, assistance, and resources regarding benefit options and serves as a primary contact for all benefit-related information.
• Verifies and accurately enters information into multiple human resource information systems.
• Participates as an active member on interview panels and provides guidance and support through the interview and hiring process.
• Provides guidance and support to employees and supervisors throughout the performance review process.
• Serves as an initial point of contact to receive employee-reported concerns and complaints. 
• Works collaboratively with WYDOT management regarding disciplinary needs.
• Collaborates with the HR Manager and Deputy HR Manager to prepare disciplinary action.

 

 

Qualifications

PREFERENCE:


Preference may be given to applicants with at least two (2) years of experience in human resources.


KNOWLEDGE: 

 

• Knowledge of federal laws including ADA, EEOC, FMLA, FLSA, etc.
• Knowledge of State of Wyoming Personnel Rules and Executive Orders.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and other computer software.
• Skills in grammar and proper English usage.
• Skills in interpersonal relations.
• Skills in organizing and prioritizing.
• Ability to carefully review information and complete tasks with a high level of accuracy. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Skills in conflict management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Human Resources)

 

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Resources) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Human Resources Associate II

 

OR

 

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Resources) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Human Resources Associate II

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

 

 

Necessary Special Requirements

 

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

• This position takes place in an average office work environment.

 

NOTES: 

 

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

 

 

Supplemental Information

006-A&I Agency Human Resource - Human Resource Division

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.