Human Resource Senior Coordinator 2026-01635

The Aging Division of the Wyoming Department of Health is seeking an experienced senior HR professional to deliver comprehensive human resources management and consultation for three facilities with a staff of about 208. This on-site role may be placed in Thermopolis, Basin, or Buffalo, with travel between offices to support managers, supervisors, and employees in applying policies and maintaining compliance.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $3,512–$3,902

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance to facility leadership, first-line supervisors, and staff on policies, rules, and laws with limited supervision.
• Collaborate with the A&I HR Division (HRD), Employee Group Insurance (EGI), and the State Auditor's Office to resolve issues, update policies, and adjust procedures for federal and state compliance.
• Initiate and review HR actions, approve those within delegated authority, and escalate complex decisions as needed.
• Recommend and implement HR process changes to improve efficiency and regulatory alignment.
• Collect organizational data to ensure job descriptions accurately reflect assigned duties.
• Ensure job evaluation practices align with agency management objectives and strategic goals.
• Coordinate classification and compensation decisions with the fiscal office to secure budget approval for position allocations and reallocations.
• Work with A&I central HR staff on all aspects of classification and compensation to proactively resolve issues.
• Lead teams in identifying best practices for job classification and adapting to evolving roles within the organization.
• Develop and publish vacancy announcements; advise hiring supervisors on recruitment strategies that emphasize competencies and supplemental questions.
• Provide NeoGov system training for supervisors and serve as the primary contact for applicant inquiries.
• Maintain recruitment files, including packets, interview materials, and scoring documentation.
• Recommend appropriate classifications and any reclassifications to central HR for positions within Wyoming Department of Health facilities.
• Collaborate with HR Generalists, supervisors, and managers throughout performance management to define competencies and expectations for occupational groups.
• Facilitate meetings with staff, supervisors, and managers to review essential duties and establish behavior- and competency-based expectations for each occupational group.
• Provide subject matter expertise in performance management, incorporating core and target competency language in PMI.
• Monitor the performance evaluation process, generate reports, manage password resets, and adjust evaluations as needed.
• Review performance evaluations to ensure ratings are appropriate and compliant with FLSA, State Personnel, and HIPAA requirements.
• Support supervisors by recommending changes to evaluation comments and ratings and ensuring timely completion of evaluations.
• Provide supervisors with the relevant competencies to support performance management goals.
• Oversee payroll processes for Aging Division facilities, offering guidance and support as needed.
• Advise the HR Manager on HR rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in areas such as classification, compensation, performance management, training, reasonable accommodation, and organizational structure and development needs.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of state HR practices, programs, policies, and processes.
• Understanding of management concepts, principles, methods, and practices.
• Knowledge of techniques used in position classification, compensation, HR modeling, and coordinating people and resources.
• Understanding of human behavior and performance.
• Bachelor’s degree, typically in Human Resources.
• 1–2 years of work experience in Human Resources at the level of a HR Coordinator.
• 4–6 years of work experience in Human Resources with responsibilities at the HR Coordinator level.

Technologies

• NeoGov system

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Pension and 457B retirement plans
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that serves Wyoming communities and more

Physical Working Conditions

• The role generally allows sitting, with potential for walking, standing, bending, and light carrying; occasional driving between facilities may be required. No special physical demands are necessary.

Notes

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supplemental Information

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