Human Resource Generalist​/Investigator

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Human Resource Generalist / Investigator. This HR Generalist position manages personnel issues, mediation and investigations, and partners with leadership to oversee day‑to‑day human resources operations, advising management on personnel issues, performance management, recruitment and selection, discipline, drug testing, employee relations, training, VEBA, worker’s compensation, and safety.

• Manages personnel issues, mediation, and investigations.
• Partners with leadership and manages day‑to‑day operations of human resources tasks.
• Consults, advises, and partners with management on personnel issues, performance management, recruitment and selection, discipline, drug testing, employee relations, training, VEBA, worker’s compensation, and safety.

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Access to Montana Health Centers and low‑cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Employees receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all overtime in a workweek
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits apply on the first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered at the time of offer

• Related bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, human resources, communications, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of human resources related experience, including employee relations, workplace investigations, HR compliance, corrective action, labor relations, or HR generalist responsibilities. Experience may substitute for education.

• Advanced knowledge of investigations, mediation, state and federal employment laws, and labor relations.
• Knowledge of behaviors and performance, individual differences, learning, motivation, and assessment.
• Knowledge of customer service principles, quality standards, and evaluation of customer satisfaction, as well as public relations, business communications, presentation, and technical writing.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and business software applications (Word, spreadsheets, databases, TEAMS, etc.), project planning, administration, and persuasive speaking.
• Critical thinking, use of logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, and ability to anticipate how changes affect outcomes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, communicate orally and in writing, research, gather and analyze facts, develop and interpret policy, use discretion with confidential information, plan and organize investigative information, make professional judgments, and apply a reasonable, common‑sense approach to problem solving.

The successful candidate must pass a name‑based background investigation as a condition of employment.

Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form authorizing the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, “State Vehicle Use,” and MDT Policy #6.03.001, “State Vehicle Use Policy” are conditions of employment.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division at .

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E‑Verify and is unable to hire F‑1 STEM OPT visa candidates.