Senior Human Resource Associate

The State of Wyoming invites you to join an on-site HR team in Laramie as a Senior Human Resource Associate. This role supports roughly 250 employees at WYDOT with consultative HR guidance across recruiting, classification and compensation, benefits, employee relations, organizational development, and workforce planning. You will partner with managers and staff to design practical solutions that advance people operations, while enjoying a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement options including pension and 457B plans
• Flexible schedules and a focus on work–life balance
• Meaningful work that benefits Wyoming communities

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative HR support to managers and staff
• Assist with recruitment, hiring, and workforce planning initiatives
• Advise on classification, compensation, and position management matters
• Support employee relations, performance management, and workplace concerns
• Guide employees through benefits and employment related processes
• Partner with leadership to develop and implement organizational solutions
• Provide guidance to ensure adherence to applicable HR rules and regulations across processes
• Prepare recruitment announcements and support hiring managers throughout the recruitment cycle
• Conduct onboarding for new employees
• Maintain compliance with state and federal rules for HR processes across the employee lifecycle
• Suggest changes to HR forms and procedures to improve workflow
• Ensure supervisors follow established processes and assist with concerns
• Explain rules and regulations related to benefits and payroll to educate and counsel
• Provide education and resources on benefit options and serve as a primary benefits contact
• Verify and accurately enter data into multiple HRIS and related systems
• Participate on interview panels and guide the interview and hiring process
• Support employees and supervisors through the performance review process
• Serve as an initial point of contact for employee concerns and complaints
• Collaborate with WYDOT management on disciplinary needs
• Work with the HR Manager and Deputy HR Manager to prepare disciplinary actions

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, typically in Human Resources
• 0-2 years of progressive HR experience at the Associate II level
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience at the Associate II level
• Knowledge of federal laws including ADA, EEOC, FMLA, FLSA, etc.
• Knowledge of State of Wyoming Personnel Rules and Executive Orders
• Understanding of human behavior and performance
• Knowledge of payroll processes and procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Strong grammar and English usage skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
• Ability to review information carefully and maintain high accuracy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Conflict management skills

Technologies

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)

Supplemental information

• Agency: 006-A&I Agency Human Resource - Human Resource Division
• Compensation calculator: view the State of Wyoming total Compensation Calculator
• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA, reasonably accommodating qualified applicants with disabilities
• Class Specifications are subject to change; refer to the A and I HRD Website to ensure you have the most recent version