Human Resource Manager I 2026-00579
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Human Resource Manager I 2026-00579
Salary
$7,399.06 - $8,221.18 Monthly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-00579
Department
Administration & Information
Division
Human Resources Division
Opening Date
02/27/2026
Closing Date
3/13/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
Job Classification
EHAH12
Description
Benefits
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Description and Functions
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Provides strategic, agency-focused human resources leadership to support and enhance operations for the state's largest agency, serving approximately 2,000 employees. Partners closely with the executive leadership team to guide all functional areas of Human Resources, including employee relations, performance management, compensation, recruitment and retention, HR operations, and strategic planning. Ensures alignment between agency goals and HR Division strategy. Leads and develops a team of eleven (11) HR professionals to deliver high-quality, consistent services to a statewide workforce.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!
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Human Resource Contact: Lindsey Galindo / 307-777-6798 / lindsey.galindo@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Plans and implements strategic planning efforts for the HR program within the agency for both short-term and long-term planning, ensuring consistency with both WYDOT strategic planning and A&I HRD planning. Focuses efforts on meeting organizational needs to include career growth, recruitment, retention, and succession planning, ensuring compliance in all agency HR actions according to applicable employment law, policy, and procedure.
Advise agency leadership regarding employment law, policy, and procedures in an effort to ensure fair and consistent personnel action.
Leads agency investigations of complaints regarding allegations of discrimination and other alleged civil rights issues. Provides training and mentoring to the agency HR team in areas of investigations and assigns team members to lead investigations, as appropriate. Composes written investigation reports and collaborates with the agency personnel attorney. Provides mentorship to team members in the review of written reports from team members. Presents and briefs agency leadership regarding investigation findings and recommendations. May conduct investigations/reviews on behalf of other agencies.
Leads and counsels in conversations of a sensitive or complex nature.
Counsel on all proposed disciplinary action makes recommendations and serves in a neutral capacity for all employees and members of management. Presents justification and research for recommendations on proposed disciplinary action regardless of being in support or opposition of the agency decision. Manages all documentation regarding disciplinary decisions. Acts as agency liaison to public/private issues as a subject matter expert related to Human Resource interest groups.
Responsible for the co-management and co-creation of a program budget. Ensures the budget is managed in a fiscally responsible manner. Authorizes some expenditures. Works closely with the Support Services Administrator within the Wyoming Department of Transportation regarding the available budget and spending authority.
Works collaboratively with the agency training program in the development of compliance-related training efforts. Serves as subject matter expert in the development of HR content. May deliver training in person or virtually for HR-related.
Agency representative on federal/state subject matters, related task force, and workgroups as a Human Resources expert. Includes attending and, when appropriate, conducting HR-related workshops, seminars, and development conferences at both state and national levels. Participates as the WYDOT HR representative in the State DOT survey and research efforts.
Reviews all agency HR process improvement efforts related to but not limited to recruitment, selection, performance management, position control, benefits administration, and employee relations.
Works collaboratively with Financial Services regarding payroll activities.
Manages the Americans with Disabilities Act interactive process with employees, managers, and personnel attorneys.
Analyzes trends in agency compensation, benefits, policy, and procedures; researches and proposes creative ideas and solutions to issues or concerns. Utilizes empirical data and reporting resources to provide information internally and externally, as needed and beneficial to the operations.
Serves as the main point of contact for all drug & alcohol violations under the WYDOT D&A Program to ensure compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Works collaboratively with Employee Safety regarding policy and procedure updates and implementation. Manages options related to new hire testing, random, and reasonable suspicion testing requirements. Available on-call to provide technical assistance for post-accident testing.
Provides leadership and performance management for nine (9) direct reports located statewide. Coaches and mentors direct reports. Seeks and creates opportunities for growth and development within the HR career field. Provides feedback and direction regarding performance. Reviews and approves team process improvement efforts for implementation within the agency. Aims to provide team building and training events.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of comprehensive principles and practices of human resource management.
Knowledge of management concepts, principles, methods, and practices.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Human Resources)
Experience:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Resources) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Human Resource Supervisor
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
5-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Resources) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Human Resource Supervisor
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.
Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
NOTES:
FLSA: Exempt
Supplemental Information
006-Administration and Information - Human Resource Division - Agency HR
Clickhere (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
Comprehensive health coverage- medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Voluntary Benefits- including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
Multiple retirement options- including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
Generous paid leave and flexible schedules- vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility- for those with qualifying student loans
Training and professional development- to support your career growth and advancement
Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, andno state income tax.
Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL) .
