Sr HR Business Partner

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana State Personnel Department (INSPD):

As an agency operating a shared services model, we provide the executive branch of state government with top‑notch HR services. INSPD has a dedicated team of human resources professionals working in many capacities, including director‑level, generalists and specialists in each discipline of human resources. Joining our team will open the door to many opportunities for lateral and upward mobility.

Role Overview:

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner provides strategic and operational support to Family and Social Services Administration’s (FSSA) Division of Family Resources. This role serves as a trusted HR partner to the Division of Family Resources (DFR), delivering high‑quality, responsive support while aligning the Indiana State Personnel Department’s (INSPD) people strategies with FSSA’s organizational goals. The Senior Human Resource Business Partner provides day‑to‑day consultation and facilitates the development, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of human resources programs within DFR.

This role provides guidance and consultation on human resource issues, policies, and procedures. Success in this position requires strong strategic thinking, a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture, and a results‑driven approach to HR service delivery.

This position is located in downtown Indianapolis, IN with occasional travel to DFR offices throughout Indiana.

Salary Statement
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The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Provides consultation and guidance to agency executives and local office staff regarding human resources functions/issues (e.g., employee relations, policy, and procedures).
• Identifies potential classification/compensation, reorganization problems and recommends solutions to management.
• Develops curriculum, coordinates and/or conducts training on various human resources/management issues/topics;
• Reviews and makes recommendations on agency/division policies, work improvement plans and requests for working test extension.
• May coordinate and/or conduct agency new employee orientation.
• Keeps abreast of new developments, legislative changes and court cases impacting work areas.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment;
• Maintains Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from the database.
• Assists in the evaluation of reports, decisions and results of assigned agency in relation to established goals.
• Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of assigned agency and services performed.
• Participates in developing agency goals, objectives, and systems.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Broad knowledge of the principles, laws, regulations, theories and practices of human resources management and administration.
• Thorough knowledge of statewide…