Human Resource Business Partner

Posted 8 days ago | Apply before September 16, 2026

Idaho Department of Education

This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.

Please note:

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Department of Education (Department) is dedicated to serving and providing common-sense leadership, support, and resources to educators across the state. The knowledge, skills, and experience of the Department’s employees are among our most valued and important assets. Employment with the Department provides a rewarding career that positively affects the lives of children in Idaho. To learn more, please visit our website at http://www.sde.idaho.gov/

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The principal function of this position is to provide comprehensive day-to-day human resource services for the Department. This position serves as the primary human resource contact for employees and supervisors and independently performs a broad range of professional human resource functions, including employee relations, performance management, medical accommodations, leave administration, recruitment, payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, and human resource information system activities.

The position provides consultation and assistance to supervisors and employees in interpreting and applying established human resource laws, rules, policies, and procedures. The position researches, analyzes, and resolves routine to moderately complex human resource matters and coordinates with the Chief Operations Officer, Office of Group Insurance, State Controller's Office, legal counsel, and other appropriate resources when additional guidance or expertise is needed.

• Serves as the Department's primary day-to-day human resource contact for employees and supervisors and provides responsive, professional human resource services.
• Administers employee leave programs, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and assists employees and supervisors in understanding leave requirements, eligibility, documentation, and available options.
• Coordinates requests for reasonable accommodation, including engaging employees and supervisors in the interactive process, reviewing medical documentation, evaluating accommodation options, maintaining appropriate records, and coordinating with appropriate resources as necessary.
• Provides employee relations support to supervisors and employees, including addressing workplace concerns, assisting with conflict resolution, conducting or participating in complaint inquiries and investigations, gathering and documenting relevant information, and recommending appropriate resolutions.
• Provides consultation and assistance to supervisors regarding employee performance management, including performance expectations, coaching, performance appraisals, documentation, and corrective or disciplinary processes consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and administers the Department's performance appraisal process, including communicating timelines and requirements, monitoring completion, assisting supervisors and employees with the process, and maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Administers the recruitment and hiring process, including working with hiring managers to initiate recruitments, preparing and posting vacancies, communicating with applicants, processing hiring actions, and ensuring recruitment activities comply with applicable requirements. Coordinates onboarding and offboarding of employees with IT.
• Administers employee onboarding and separation processes, including new employee orientation, required documentation, personnel actions, benefits information,…