This position is responsible for providing exceptional HR guidance and support to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). Located in Cheyenne, the Senior Human Resource Associate provides HR consultative services to support approximately 250 WYDOT employees with minimal supervision. HR support and services are provided at a significant autonomous level in areas of position management, recruitment, compensation, benefits, organizational development, and employee relations.

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.

• Provides guidance and support to employees and supervisors to ensure they are following all applicable rules and regulations pertaining to all HR processes.
• Prepares recruitment announcements and provides advice and support to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Conducts onboarding for new employees.
• Ensures work is done in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations for all HR processes pertaining to the lifecycle of an employee from recruitment, onboarding, active benefits, and performance management through retirement.
• Provides input and recommendations for changes to human resources forms and procedures to enhance workflow.
• Ensures supervisors are following established processes and procedures and provides guidance and support to resolve concerns and issues.
• Addresses questions concerning rules and regulations as they apply to benefits and payroll in a manner that provides education and counseling.
• Provides education, assistance, and resources regarding benefit options and serves as a primary contact for all benefit-related information.
• Verifies and accurately enters information into multiple human resource information systems.
• Participates as an active member on interview panels and provides guidance and support through the interview and hiring process.
• Provides guidance and support to employees and supervisors throughout the performance review process.
• Serves as an initial point of contact to receive employee-reported concerns and complaints.
• Works collaboratively with WYDOT management regarding disciplinary needs.
• Collaborates with the HR Manager and Deputy HR Manager to prepare disciplinary action.
  
  

PREFERENCE:
Preference may be given to applicants with at least two (2) years of experience in human resources.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of federal laws including ADA, EEOC, FMLA, FLSA, etc.
• Knowledge of State of Wyoming Personnel Rules and Executive Orders.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Skills in grammar and proper English usage.
• Skills in interpersonal relations.
• Skills in organization and prioritization.
• Ability to carefully review information and complete tasks with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Skills in conflict management.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position takes place in an average office work environment.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

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

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