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Human Resources Policy and Programs Bureau

This bureau develops, maintains, and provides oversight for State of Montana human resource policies and programs. We assist, train, and consult with state agency management in all areas of human resource management, such as position classification, employee compensation, recruitment and selection, and performance management. Our professionals also provide policy development and interpretation in such areas as ADA, FMLA, and FLSA. For areas not listed below or for information call 406-444-3871.

Contacts

Human Resources Division Management

Administrator 
    Paula Stoll pstoll@mt.gov
      444-3789
 
 
 Bureau Chief 
   Peggy Davis MacEwen 
   444-3879
 
  
Division Attorney
    Margie Thomas mthomas2@mt.gov
    444-3982
 
 
 
 

Administrative Staff

Office Manager
   Helen Betts hbetts@mt.gov
   
444-3985


 

Desiree Downing   
  444-3871

 

 

 

Suzanne Warden  swarden@mt.gov
   444-3871

 

 

 

Frequently Requested Subjects

-Governor's Excellence Awards & the State Employees; and
-State Employees Charitable Giving Campaign (SECGC)
    Contact:  Helen Betts hbetts@mt.gov

444-3985

 

SABHRS HR and Online Employment Application -
   Contact: Linda Davis ldavis@mt.gov

444-3796

 

 

HRPP Consultants

Lisa Coligan
Talent Manager
lcoligan@mt.gov

444-3854

  

 

Joe Schopfer
Talent Manager - Lead
JSchopfer@mt.gov

444-2686

 

 

 

 

 

Joe and Lisa develop HR strategies to attract, develop, retain, and place people with the skill sets to meet your business requirements.

Linda Davis
Workplace Diversity & SABHRS HR Programs Support
ldavis@mt.gov

444-3796

 

Linda is your expert technical support for statewide human resource program analysis and reporting systems. She is the go-to person for questions on our new on line job recruitment and selection process. Linda also provides workforce related analyses and reports on: equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, State of Montana employee profile, utilization analysis, and adverse impact.

Rende Mackay
Sr. HR Generalist
rmackay@mt.gov

444-3749

 
Rende is a resource to state agencies in all areas of human resource management including state specific policy, requirements and regulations. They can help you in the areas of recruitment, retention, employee relations, training and development, job classification and compensation.
 

 


Gary Phillips
Senior HR Strategist
gphillips@mt.gov

444-6102 

   

Gary is a resource and consultant to state agencies in developing and implementing HR management programs.   

Bonnie Shoemaker
Compensation and Classification Program Coordinator
bshoemaker@mt.gov

444-2473

Bonnie designs, implements, and manages the State of Montana's classification and compensation systems. Bonnie can assist you in the development of your broadband pay rules.

John Pavao
State Diversity Program Coordinator
jpavao@mt.gov

444-3984

John provides leadership and direction in all areas of diversity policy and program development and execution.  He provides professional technical assistance, training, and analysis in the areas of diversity, equal opporunity, the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA), and affirmative action.

 

Carol Schopfer
Senior HR Analyst 
cschopfer2@mt.gov

444-3852

 

 

   

 

 

This position reviews state and national data to analyze trends that may have a direct or indirect impact on state human resources.  The position provides advice and consultation that impacts policy development, operation management, and workplace initiatives. 

Our Address:

P.O. Box 200127
125 N. Roberts
Room 125
Helena, MT 59620

Phone: 406-444-3871
Fax: 406-444-0703