Sr HR Business Partner - Westville

at  State of Indiana

WORK FOR INDIANA

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you’ll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana’s population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

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 impacting work areas.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment;
• Maintains Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from the 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.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Senior Human Resource Business Partner provides day-to-day consultation in, and facilitates the development, implementation, monitoring and coordination of, human resources programs for the Indiana Department of Corrections/Westville Correctional Facility. This role provides guidance and consultation on human resource issues, policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/DIRECT REPORTS:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

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 impacting work areas.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment;
• Maintains Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from the 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 essential functions of this role are as follows:

• 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 laws, rules, regulations and policies as defined by the State Personnel Department, formal grievance procedures, Civil Rights legislation, and the overall mechanics of the merit and non-merit systems.
• 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