Distro

Human Resources Director

Distro
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeHardin • Montana • United StatesLead💰 $82,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR management, including compliance with labor regulations, recruitment, and employee relations. Proficient in conflict resolution and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

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HR Management ExperienceLabor NegotiationsHRCI (PHR/SPHR) CertificationTechnical HR KnowledgeMicrosoft Office Proficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for all HR functions across Big Horn County
  • Advise County Commissioners, Department Heads, and Elected Officials on personnel matters
  • Promote a supportive, inclusive workplace culture
  • Review, investigate, and resolve grievances, workplace complaints, and Unfair Labor Practice claims
  • Guide disciplinary actions, Performance Improvement Plans, and terminations
  • Participate in collective bargaining and labor contract negotiations
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal labor regulations
  • Maintain and update the County Employee Handbook, job descriptions, and salary structures
  • Oversee personnel record-keeping in the HRIS and confidential drug/alcohol testing files
  • Ensure required employment posters and notices are displayed and maintained
  • Oversee end-to-end recruitment and hiring with department leads
  • Conduct pre-employment vetting, including background checks, drug screenings, and eligibility verification
  • Direct new hire orientation and retention programs
  • Oversee benefits administration and open enrollment
  • Collaborate with Payroll for wage and benefit processing
  • Prepare annual salary and benefit expense projections for the Board of Commissioners
  • Manage safety, injury prevention, and workers' compensation follow-up programs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
  • 2+ years of progressive HR management experience preferred
  • HRCI (PHR/SPHR) or SHRM (SHRM-CP/SCP) certification strongly preferred
  • Valid driver's license with insurable driving record required
  • Must pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening
  • Technical HR knowledge, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, HRIS platforms, and labor negotiations
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Public sector database management experience
  • Conflict resolution, diplomacy, tact, and high emotional intelligence

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Benefits administration and open enrollment
  • Benefits offboarding
  • Workers' compensation follow-up programs
  • Safety and injury prevention programs

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Hard Skills
FMLAADAFLSAHRIS PlatformsRecruitmentEmployee RelationsPerformance Improvement PlansGrievance ResolutionBenefits AdministrationSalary Structure Management
Soft Skills
Conflict ResolutionDiplomacyEmotional IntelligenceTactLeadership
Tools & Technologies
HRISMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookPublic Sector Database Management
Certifications & Qualifications
HRCI (PHR/SPHR)SHRM (SHRM-CP/SCP)
Industry Keywords
Labor RegulationsCollective BargainingWorkplace CultureEmployee HandbookDrug Screening