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Posted: January 16, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Human Resource Generalist - Dept. of Workforce Services Field Office

State of Utah

150 Department of Government Operations

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From $28.30

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SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping the Department of Workforce Services hire new employees by managing the entire recruitment process, from posting jobs to onboarding hires, and classifying roles to set fair pay and descriptions.

You'll also work with managers to meet their staffing needs and keep employee data accurate in computer systems.

It's a great fit for someone organized and people-focused who enjoys solving hiring challenges in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in recruitment and selection processes, including sourcing candidates and managing the full hiring cycle
  • Ability to analyze job content and data to determine classifications, salary ranges, and create accurate job descriptions
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with managers, HR directors, and teams
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems to maintain data accuracy and integrity
  • Skills in developing innovative recruitment strategies and providing recommendations on candidate selection
  • Ability to make decisions based on data analysis and information
  • Professional interaction and collaboration in a team environment

Full Job Description

Requires in office days located at the Olene S. Walker Building at 140 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 as arranged with the HR Field Director after initial training.

Do you have experience with the recruitment and selection process? Can you make decisions by analyzing data or information? The Utah Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM) needs you as a Human Resources Generalist to join the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) to deliver high quality human resource services. You will work with management to provide solutions and expertise on unique recruitment and classification needs that will aid in the success and furthering of their mission. This office needs a dedicated HR professional to support these important agencies.

The anticipated pay rate for this position is $28.30 per hour.


Preference may be given to current DHRM employees.

All candidates selected to fill vacancies at the Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM) may be reassigned to other work locations within Salt Lake or Utah counties at any time based on business need. This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies within DHRM.

Why You Should Join Our Team

This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of hiring and supporting DWS, you will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as generous paid time off, to have a positive work life balance. Click here to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.


The Agency
To learn more about DHRM, click here. DHRM vision statement: Evolve then elevate the employee experience.

As experts in people as agency resources, DHRM partners with State of Utah agency and division leaders to:

  • Create excellent human capital strategies.

  • Attract and utilize human resources to effectively meet mission requirements with ever-increasing efficiency and the highest degree of integrity.


Requirements

Talent Acquisition:

  • Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.

  • Manage the full recruitment life cycle, including job posting creation, applicant tracking, active candidate sourcing, participation in interview panels, and seamless onboarding.

  • Collaborates with hiring managers to understand their specific needs and provide recommendations on candidate selection.

Job Classification Analysis:

  • Analyze job content against established classification criteria to determine the appropriate job classification and salary range.

  • Develop and maintain clear, concise, and accurate job descriptions that reflect the essential functions, responsibilities, and qualifications for each position.

  • Collaborate effectively with the HR Field Director and compensation specialists on comprehensive job classification reviews and re-evaluations.

HRIS Management:

  • Ensure the integrity and accuracy of all data within the HRIS system.

Qualifications

Essential Skills and Abilities:

  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with employees, managers, and external stakeholders on a wide range of HR topics.

  • Organizational Skills: Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines consistently, and maintain accurate records.

  • Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to identify, analyze, and resolve HR-related issues effectively and efficiently.

  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret HR data to identify trends, generate standard reports, and provide data-driven recommendations for improvement.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

  • Experience with Google Drive applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, etc.).

  • Experience using NEOGOV or CGI Advantage Human Resource Management Software as a recruitment system. Current DHRM employees.

Additional Information

  • Employment is contingent on passing a background check.

  • Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing re regulations, etc.

  • 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.

  • DRHM rules apply to transfers.

  • Free dedicated employee parking is available at this location.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/17/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-utah-5200049