Senior Human Resource Associate 2025-02182 at State of Wyoming – Cheyenne, Wyoming

Seeking a Senior Human Resources Associate to assist employees and management for the Department of Environmental Quality. Provides a full range of Human Resource services that include payroll, recruitments, interviews, new hire processing, benefit administration, FMLA, personnel law/policy/rule interpretation, personnel record administration, and backup on classifications and performance management evaluations. Function as a liaison for the Employees Group Insurance (EGI) and Wyoming Retirement System (WRS) by providing benefit information and facilitating enrollment. Ensures that State and Federal laws are followed.

Human Resource Contact: Lindsey Galindo / 307-777-6798 / lindsey.galindo@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Submits transactions into the payroll system (CGI). Reviews and assures the accuracy of transactions. Audits and approves hourly and salary timesheets. Respond to questions regarding leave and time usage.
• Prepares and approves, within delegated levels of authority, human resources-related actions in multiple HR areas.
• 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.
• Provide advice and counsel to employees, managers, and supervisors on benefits matters.
• Conducts employee orientation and provides accurate information to employees regarding benefits, policies, and associated paperwork. Serves as the point of contact regarding all benefit information.
• Provides input into the recommendations for changes in human resources procedures.
• Inputs data into and maintains statewide human resource information systems.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and management teams.
• Ensures work is done in compliance with relevant federal and state laws.
• Provide customer service for the office to include responding to questions and requests from employees, clients, and the public.
• Complete various forms for Supervisor and agency approval.
• May be requested to assist other agencies within the Capitol Complex.
• Maintains office presence in the DEQ office 5 days a week.

PREFERENCE:
Preference may be given to applicants with at least 2 years of previous experience with payroll. Experience with an online HR Management System, including payroll and benefits enrollment, is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Federal (ADA, EEOC, FMLA, FLSA, etc.) laws.
• Knowledge of the 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:

• This position is situated in a typical office environment.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

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