• Human Resource Officer

    Idaho Division of Human Resources (Boise, ID)


    Human Resource Officer

     

    Posting Begin Date: 2025/07/09

     

    Posting End Date: 2025/07/16

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Minimum Salary: 43.60

     

    Maximum Salary: 47.61

     

    Pay Rate Type: Hourly

    Description

    State of Idaho Division of Human Resources

     

    Applications will be accepted through 4:59pm MST on the posting end date.

     

    The Idaho Division of Human Resources (DHR) is dedicated to supporting the public sector’s most valuable asset: its people! As a partner in shaping the future of government service, we are committed to enhancing the employee experience at every stage – from recruitment to retirement – ensuring that the State of Idaho remains a place where dedicated public servants thrive and make a meaningful impact on their community.

     

    By joining the DHR team, you would serve as a trusted Human Resource Officer, providing integrated and innovative human resources solutions for the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) and Public Utilites Commission (PUC). This classified position will operate under the guidance of DHR leadership and will be located in Boise, ID.

    Summary:

    Recognized expert in the field of Human Resources with significant influence on organization policy, program development, and success. Regularly leads projects of critical importance, often with organization-wide impact. Oversees HR operations of the team for one or more agencies. Primary HR contact for agency appointing authorities on strategic initiatives.

    Responsibilities:

    + Responsible for developing and executing human resource initiatives and processes in support of the agency’s strategic direction specifically in the areas of employee development, organizational design, performance management, training, talent acquisition, classification and compensation

    + Facilitates the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures for one or more agencies

    + Manages, motivates, and develops team members to create an effective work environment

    + Ensures operation at the expected service level in collaboration with management teams

    + Analyzes complex problems requiring research, communication, and guidance regarding HR best practices while utilizing and shaping HR best practices

    + Consults with executives on strategic planning, goals, and objectives

     

    Distinguishing Characteristics

     

    This is the sixth level in the Human Resource job family. At this level, incumbents will manage a team of human resource professionals and partner with appointing authorities to effectively implement their mission. Provide strategic approaches to human resource issues with agency wide impact. Any issues involving statewide impact or significant risk are elevated to your manager.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Considerable knowledge of:

    + Human resource administration

    + Equal employment opportunity concepts and legal requirements

    + Employee grievance system

    Good knowledge of:

    + Management practices

    Experience:

    + Analyzing human resource management problems, developing solutions and recommendations

    + Counseling supervisors in management practices and organizational design

    + Analyzing jobs and recommending classification and compensation

    + Preparing and making presentations to groups

    Benefits:

    The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

    + One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation ( PERSI (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/) ) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement

    + 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options

    + Medical, vision, and dental insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/) benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax

    + 11 paid holidays

    + Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)

    + Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

    + Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider

    + Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

    + Employee assistance program

     

    Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

    EEO/ADA/Veteran:

    The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

     

    The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

     

    Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.