Sr. HR Business Partner

Summary

Serves as a consultative partner to assigned departments aligning organizational and strategic objectives with human resource related functions such as compensation, employee relations, recruitment and development. Builds collaborative partnerships across the City and within the HR department to deliver value-added service to City management and employees. Provides subject-matter expertise on regulatory guidelines and related internal directives.

Pay Range: $80,000 - 95,000 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establishes collaborative relationships with department management, providing regulatory guidance, consultation and subject matter expertise as needed.

• Serves as liaison and primary point of contact for questions concerning HR policies and initiatives, ensuring effective two-way communication to translate strategy and initiatives into action.

• Gains understanding of department objectives, practices and services and uses it to align HR functions, where possible, balancing the interests of both.

• Educates and partners with departments on core HR functions and processes including full-cycle recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, performance management, and employee development.

• Works closely with all internal HR team members, providing both departmental and HR expertise.

• Assists with processing, analyzing, reviewing and approving certain HCM related requests and/or transactions in Workday.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources or related discipline

• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources with at least

• 2-3 years with generalist level responsibilities

• Demonstrated expertise in supporting an organization of similar size or sector

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, IPMA-HR or related Certification

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in human resource management

• Experience working with Workday

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of core human resource disciplines, federal, state and local labor laws/regulations

• Understanding of best practices related to HR information systems

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and gain buy-in at all levels of the organization

• Ability to present information in an organized, logical manner and ensure execution as expected for all core functions

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make organizational recommendations and guide actionable outcomes tied to metrics, trends and problem identification

• Efficient time management skills with the ability to adapt to changes in initiatives and requirements and prioritize workload accordingly

• Expert-level skill with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Ability to work independently or as a part of a team

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license