HR Generalist Jobs in Montana

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist Esep Company: Location: Billings, MT Description: Employee Relations: Provides advice and assistance on situations requiring extensive analysis in which the nature and scope of personnel issues are concealed and obscured by such conditions as communications barriers due to conflicts in attitude, complex organizational structures or personal rivalries, and adverse working conditions or threats to job security which create extremely negative attitudes to other issues. Advisory services to correct poor work situations or prevent potential problems may require substantial interactions with other personnel fields, integrated solutions, and special coordination to minimize impact on activity morale. Advice and assistance is impacted by three or more environmental factors which pose problems of considerable complexity such as substantial numbers of employees in diverse occupational groups ranging through professional and executive, diverse ethnic groups with negative attitudes towards each other, large and complex or highly dynamic organizations with problems in communications or understanding work goals, poor morale or high turnover, and widely dispersed geographical locations. The work force often has mission impacting scarce skill/retention conditions.  As an agencies technical expert, he/she responds to personnel program situations where there is the potential for serious impact on the agency's mission. Reviews new or proposed policies, procedures and guidelines and makes recommendations to management on the need for changes in existing policies. Develops policies for and/or evaluates Employee Relations. The incumbent will participate in and help set up a facilities training program for supervisors on proper investigation and factual documentation of reports and disciplinary actions. Incumbent is relied upon to provide technical expertise to HR personnel, IHS management and higher echelons on technical aspects. Helps develops strategies and plans, develops new agency policies, procedures and guidelines when the issues under consideration are new and have no applicable precedent or are highly controversial and provides management with interpretations of policy and procedure. Develops and maintains a sound working relationship with other Federal Agencies, especially the Department of Labor, the Office of Inspector General and the Office of Regional Counsel to insure a viable program. Develops solutions to extremely complicated problems with potential to impact all employees or the entire program for the organization, and institutes beneficial changes to the program to eliminate problematic developments in previous practices.  Implements procedures for hearing and adjusting grievances and compliance in a prompt and equitable manner, and directs or performs the necessary inquire to establish all facts. Insure that employees have the full benefit of the policy which assures them the freedom to seek adjudication of any grievances. In this regard, the incumbent functions in an advisory capacity on a broad scope to both management and employees in attempting to inform both parties concerned of their rights and obligations concerning the proper procedural requirements under this procedure. The incumbent is responsible for the orderly conduct of matters related to disciplinary or adverse action. Examines in detail the charges, case documentation, and the affected employee's past record while considering the investigation of the circumstances involved in reports of alleged misconduct, while establishing and/or otherwise developing all available facts.  Labor Relations: Performs duties associated with Labor Management Relations, including representing the Area Office in meetings and discussions with formal and informal employee groups determining the appropriateness of recognition required by employee organizations under Executive Order 11491 and serving as an advisor to management's negotiating committee for general agreements, and handling grievance cases in accordance with negotiated agreements as appropriate. Performs work concerned with controversial and complex organizing and recognition issues such as unit appropriateness in which significant elements are unique and require considerable judgment and originality to relate existing precedent to the specific case in justifying management's view. Prepares documentation and acts as a technical advisor and/or representative on such matters before FLRA. Advises management on appropriate procedures and practices to avoid unfair labor practice charges on proposed actions, and acts as a technical advisor and/or representative on controversial and complex ULP and grievance issues, to include mediation and impasse proceedings before FMCS and FSIP. Workers Compensation Program: Works with supervisors in the area of on-the-job injuries reporting to OWCP; dental of within grade increases; requests for outside activity; and processes NACI cases referred to the Area OPM. Develops and implements creative techniques to proactively manage the OWCP chargeback with the goal of reducing and preventing unnecessary and costly expenditures. Reviews third party involvement in negotiations and will represents the agency in appropriate cases like DOL oral hearings as the representative of the agency, while monitoring and maintaining status of current cases arising from the Workers Compensation Program and makes recommendations that are well thought out and can be adopted with minimal change.

Job Title: Human Resources Officer (SHRO Lead) Company: Interior, National Park Service Location: West Glacier, MT Description: NOTE: Only one position will be filled and will be duty stationed at one of the following locations: Glacier National Park, Grand Teton National Park or Yellowstone National Park. Become a leader in a changing, dynamic human resources program! The National Park Service is transforming its Human Resources Program and needs energetic, forward thinking leadership. The transformation focuses on building capacity through growing the vitality, productivity and professionalism of our Human Resource workforce and providing professional, strategic and responsive service to our customers. If you are interested in challenging work that can make a difference, continue reading this announcement.... You choose your own duty location! The final duty location will be discussed with the successful applicant. Choose from one of these locations: Glacier National Park, Grand Teton National Park or Yellowstone National Park. See more about these parks and locations under Area Information. One position will be filled, with the duty station at one of these locations. The Northern Rockies SHRO is looking for the right person to lead us in our HR transformation and creating a dynamic HR organization. We are offering a onetime monetary incentive which may be up to 25% of the maximum rate to attract the professional skill set needed. The incentive will be paid to the successful applicant in one payment after entrance-on-duty. A three year service period is required and the selectee will be required to reimburse the government on a pro-rated basis should the service period of the position not be completed. WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to all qualified persons. You do not have to be a current or former government employee to be considered for this position. This announcement is being advertised under delegated examining procedures and is open to all citizens. The vacancy is concurrently advertised under merit promotion procedures under announcement number IMDE-10-124.  Candidates who wish to be considered under both procedures MUST apply and submit complete application packages to both vacancies. This is a permanent full time position. Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations. For more information about the National Park Service, click National Park Service website.  KEY REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizenship Required Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license. Overnight travel will be required.