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Human Resource Associate

Posting Begin Date: 2025/10/10

Posting End Date: 2025/10/19

Category: Human Resources

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 21.04

Maximum Salary: 21.55

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Division of Human Resources

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM 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 Associate, providing integrated and innovative human resources solutions for the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) and the Commission of Pardons and Parole (COPP). This classified position will operate under the guidance of DHR leadership and will be located at IDOC in Boise, ID.

About the Agencies:

To learn more about the agencies this position will support, please visit the following links:

Department of Correction (https://www.idoc.idaho.gov/)

Commission of Pardons & Parole

Summary:

To perform human resource administrative support tasks encompassing the employee lifecycle such as recruitment and selection, classification, compensation, employee development and training, employee relations and employment compliance activities. This position may provide support to multiple agencies.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Maintaining employee records, responding to requests for information, orienting new employees

+ Entering personnel actions for compliance with federal, state and agency rules, policies and procedures, and preparing and submitting personnel, payroll and benefits documents

+ Assisting in areas such as recruitment, training, employee relations and classification program

+ Supporting recruitment functions such as composing announcements, creating, modifying and implementing recruitment plans, explaining application and hiring processes, and supporting managers regarding election practices

+ Recommending feedback and changes to human resource policies, researching and communicating with agency staff on human resource trends and issues and assisting in the problem-solving process

+ Conducting preliminary classification work including collecting job analysis data, recommending revisions to existing class specifications, and compiling compensation data

+ May process payroll and perform related functions

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the first level in Human Resource job family. This classification does not require any prior HR specific experience. At this level incumbents operate within routine practices utilizing established systems, resources, policies and information to complete their work. The primary focus of this position is information processing and gathering. Refers any complex issues to appropriate resource.

Minimum Qualifications:

Good knowledge of:

+ Administrative support functions including organizational skills, composing business documents, compiling and summarizing data

Experience:

+ Providing customer service

+ Interpreting, applying and explaining laws, rules, regulations and policies

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to:

+ Willingness to work in a correctional facility

Supplemental Information:

+ This position may require occasional statewide travel

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)

+ Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

+ 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 (https://ogi.idaho.gov/counseling/)

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here:

https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

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.