HR Business Partner (Wastewater)

Salary: $58,910 - $86,841 Annually (GS.11E)

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*

Work Location: 101 E.11th Street / 455 Moccasin Bend

FLSA Status: This is an Exempt position.

Department: Human Resources / Wastewater Treatment Plant

- Are you looking for your next career move to be THE ONE?  
- Do you have a drive to succeed as a positive energetic HR team member who loves problem solving and enjoys working with a dedicated team? 
- Are you passionate about creating and implementing effective HR programs for employees?  

The City of Chattanooga is looking for a rock star to join our HR Operations team serving the Wastewater Treatment Plant while making an impact on the employees and the awesome residents we serve.  With YOU, we succeed as One Chattanooga! The HR Business Partner for Wastewater will serve 220+ employees by creating hiring events, attending job fairs, handling employee relations concerns, conducting investigations, and being a change agent to help push the department forward. The Wastewater Department operates 24/7 with two shifts for employees being on-site which requires the HR Business Partner to be available for calls after normal operating business hours on occasions.

Check out our website to learn more about the Chattanooga area, and all that it has to offer!

Note: Candidates with previous experience in apprenticeship planning, public administration, career ladder structures, industrial / environmental background, and/or employee relations are encouraged to apply! 

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:

The HR business partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning agency objectives with employees and management in designated division units. The position serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues. The successful HRBP acts as an employee champion and change agent. The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. Communicating needs proactively with our HR department and stakeholder department management, the HRBP seeks to develop integrated solutions. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the agency objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of knowledge about the department's strategic goals, its midrange plans, its culture, and external influences affecting achievement of agency goals.

SERIES LEVEL:  

This is a stand-alone position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.) 

Conducts weekly meetings with respective departments. Consults with multiple contacts within assigned departments including line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate. Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies. Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships and increase productivity and retention.  

Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, systems monitoring/training).  Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. When involved in conducting investigations, ensures that they are effective, thorough, and objective, completing reports per established protocol, representing the City in mediations, arbitrations, or court hearings.  Provides guidance to remediate issues; responds to complaints and questions related to departmental operations; conducts related research, initiates problem resolutions, while identifying and communicating training needs to provide a strong employer-employee relation's framework and environment.<