HR Business Partner - IDOC Pendleton

About the role

The Indiana State Personnel Department (INSPD) provides top-notch HR services to the executive branch of state government. This role is located at the Pendleton Correctional Facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day consultation and guidance to agency executives and local office staff regarding human resources functions/issues.
• Serve as a liaison between assigned state agency and the State Personnel Department for the purpose of coordinating human resources functions.
• Aid in the identification of potential classification, compensation, and reorganization problems.
• Aid in the development, coordination, and facilitation of curriculum or training on various human resources topics.
• Aid in the review and creation of agency/division policies, performance forms, and various other personnel decisions.
• Cook up and coordinate agency new employee orientation.
• Keep abreast of new developments, legislative changes and court cases which impact areas of work.
• Maintain Human Resource Information System records and compile reports from database.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, laws, regulations, theories and practices of human resources management and administration.
• Advanced knowledge of statewide HR mission, vision and goals.
• Thorough 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.
• Thorough knowledge of the agency mission and administrative policies.
• Thorough knowledge of specific human resources programs such as FMLA, Disability, Workers’ Compensation, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Thorough knowledge of agency programs, structure and staffing.
• Excellent 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 organize thoughts and ideas in a logical manner.

Qualifications

• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, laws, regulations, theories and practices of human resources management and administration.
• Advanced knowledge of statewide HR mission, vision and goals.
• Thorough 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.
• Thorough knowledge of the agency mission and administrative policies.
• Thorough knowledge of specific human resources programs such as FMLA, Disability, Workers’ Compensation, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Thorough knowledge of agency programs, structure and staffing.
• Excellent 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 organize thoughts and ideas in a logical manner.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.