HR Business Partner

Position Title:

HR Business Partner

Job Description:

Salt Lake City is seeking an HR Business Partner to join our team! Working under supervision, you'll be responsible for providing strategic HR support to designated city departments. Responsibilities include basic to complex analysis of business and operational needs, workforce planning, staff development, performance management, complaint investigation, contract interpretation, grievance and discipline administration, classification and compensation issues and change management.

Key areas of knowledge, skills and ability include: excellent conflict resolution, problem-solving and negotiation and influential skills. Works with employees at all levels of the organization and handles highly sensitive issues with integrity and professionalism. Develops partnerships across all human resource functions to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. Anticipates, evaluates, and communicates HR-related business needs with the HR department and business unit management.

Resume review for this position begins Thursday, July 10th. Early application submission is strongly encouraged. This announcement may close at any time without notice.

About the Position:

This position may be filled as a level I or level II, depending upon the qualifications of the selected candidate. Highly qualified applicants with a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or public administration and five (5) or more years of related experience may be brought in at the level II, but all candidates with a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or public administration and three (3) or more years of related experience are encouraged to apply. See the full list of eligible degrees and the minimum requirements for each level below. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in a similar human resources role in the public sector.

HR Business Partner Is possess the skill and demonstrated ability to fully apply a journey level of knowledge, experience, and effectiveness in all human resource disciplines and may provide technical guidance to lower level staff, as needed.

HR Business Partner IIs possess the skill and demonstrated ability to apply more advanced knowledge and effectiveness in all human resource disciplines, along with technical guidance to lower level staff, as needed.

This position works Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

This position offers opportunities for growth! Applicants hired at the level I may be eligible to be promoted to the next level with the required amount of experience and on the recommendation of the manager.

About the Team:

The department's eight (8) Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) operate as their assigned departments' point of contact for all human resources related needs and delivers first class experience to valued employees. The HRBP team works alongside the 33 other HR team members, who perform functions such as recruitment, classification and compensation, FMLA and ADA requests, benefits, and more.

Position Salary Range:

Level I: $71,210 - $87,035

Level II: $95,552 - $116,785

  

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 13 paid holidays per year

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six weeks of paid parental leave

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan or 401(k)

• A robust EAP that provides emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources, including up to 15 counseling sessions for you and your household family members at no cost

• Tuition reimbursement

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and shopping.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consults with management on human resource-related issues, suggests new HR strategies, and provides HR guidance when appropriate. Evaluates and anticipates HR-related needs and communicates needs with the HR Department and business management.

• Serves as primary contact and subject matter expert for managers, employees, and co-workers in providing support, counseling and advice on employee relations, labor relations, conflict resolution, performance evaluation, contract and policy interpretation and compliance areas. Provides education, current best practices, and federal, state and local law updates and interpretations