Senior Human Resource Associate 2024-02911 at State of Wyoming – Statewide, Wyoming

Come Join the Department of Corrections Human Resources Team! We strive to remain
forward-thinking and continually find ways to provide the best, most up-to-date, HR
service possible. We are team-focused and strive to support each other’s development
and well-being. The Department of Corrections staff are vital to the safety and growth of
all Wyoming communities and this team has the pleasure of serving those who serve.
This position assists The Wyoming Department of Corrections Lusk and Newcastle
locations. This position ensures State and Federal laws are being followed, and provides a
full range of Human Resource services that include recruitments and interviews, new
hire processing, benefit administration, FMLA, personnel law/policy/rule interpretation,
personnel record administration, and back-up on classifications and performance
management evaluations.

Human Resource Contact: Lindsey Ruiz / 777-6798 / lindsey.ruiz@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Prepares and approves, within delegated levels of authority, human resources-related actions in multiple HR areas.
• Prepares and processes payroll and all associated related actions. Ensure all actions are done in compliance with State and Federal personnel laws and regulations.
• Process monthly timesheets, audits, and reviews for accuracy and appropriate leave usage.
• Determine employee eligibility based on FMLA guidelines and prepare all necessary and applicable FMLA paperwork.
• Maintains accurate human resources records, including medical files, timesheets, and I-9, in accordance with State and Federal personnel laws and regulations.
• Prepares recruitment announcements and advertisements and provides advice and counsel to supervisors and managers on the recruitment process.
• Conducts interviews and provides advice and counsel throughout the interview process.
• Provide advice and counsel to employees, managers, and supervisors on benefits matters.
• Conducts employee orientation and enrolls employees in benefit plans. Serve as point of contact regarding all benefit information.
• Provides input into the recommendations of changes in human resources procedures.
• Inputs data into and maintains statewide human resource information systems.
• Prepares reports at an agency or statewide level so that managers and HRD can manage human resources costs.
• Maintains close contact and communication with multiple agencies and ensures consistency across the agencies.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and management teams.
• Ensures work is done in compliance with relevant federal and state laws.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Federal (ADA, EEOC, FMLA, FLSA, etc.) laws.
• Knowledge of State of Wyoming Personnel Rules and Executive Orders.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance.
• Knowledge of SAO's payroll processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and other computer software.
• Skills in grammar and proper English usage.
• Skills in interpersonal relations.
• Skills in organizing and prioritizing.
• Ability to work effectively and independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Skill in conflict management.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.
• Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This position may be eligible for intermittent Telework.
• Position may be permanently located in multiple cities in Wyoming, however, monthly travel to the Lusk and Newcastle facilities is expected.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.