Human Resources Manager

at State of Vermont in Waterbury, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Department of Human Resources (DHR) is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the Field Operations unit, providing frontline human resources support to the Departments for Children & Families (DCF), and Aging & Independent Living (DAIL). This role functions as both a people manager and a senior HR business partner, supporting day-to-day operations while advising leadership on complex workforce matters.

The HR Manager oversees and delivers core HR services including employee relations, labor relations, performance management, recruitment support, classification, and policy application. The position supervises HR staff and ensures consistent, high-quality service delivery across assigned departments.

A key component of this role is building and maintaining strong strategic partnerships with senior leaders and managers, offering practical guidance and sound HR judgment in a fast-paced, public-sector environment. This position operates with a high degree of independence under the general direction of the Field Operations Director.

This opportunity is well suited for an HR professional with experience supporting large, complex organizations who is comfortable balancing hands-on HR work, staff supervision, and consultative leadership.

Duties are performed largely in a standard office setting, but travel is required for which private means of transportation must be available. Work outside of regular work schedule may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered during the course of everyday activities.