Human Resources Business Partner

Job Title

Human Resources Business Partner

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

$57,696.00 - $69,234.00

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Under direction but independently motivated, the position is a strategic partner to offices and departments in achieving continuous quality improvement of the human capital and the efforts of Bexar County. A subject matter expert in human resources, the position conducts duties with discretion, achieving synergy, leveraging internal and external resources to achieve organizational goals. Flexibility to achieve performance excellence in a telework arrangement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives and implements change with proven ability to influence leaders to required outcomes in applying best practice principles in employment law, compliance, workforce planning, succession, engagement, total rewards, and compensation.

• Aligns County mission, vision, values, and goals with office/department strategies to drive overall objectives; provides guidance on talent management, workforce strategies, organizational design, and rewards.  

• Recommends and advises business practice/work process improvements to identify opportunities for leveraging human capital; ensures all County initiatives have ROI that adds to organizational value.

• Conducts external market studies and internal analysis to ensure countywide consistency and equity, conducting desk audits of positions to enhance job analysis.

• Assist in the administration of compensation, classification, revision and maintenance of job descriptions for County positions and/or other human resources functions

• Communicates with, and advises supervisors, managers, on related services, resources, and organizational policies

• Supports annual deliverables to include budgetary cycles; performance management; rewards; benefits enrollment; learning/training, etc.

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, or a closely related field and three (3) years’ experience in Human Resources or graduate degree  

• Must have a Human Resources certification in SHRM/SPHR/PHR/IPMA-HR/CEBS/CCP or successful completion of certification credentials within six (6) months from hire.

• Preferred graduate degree in business, human resources or related field  

• Proven strong foundation and knowledge of principles & practice of HR including talent acquisition, employment law and compliance requirements

• Strong technological intuitiveness, leadership and interpersonal skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills

• Proven ability to effectively advise employees and management through complex and difficult issues

• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment

• Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize tasks

• Proven acuity in office applications, internet and database systems

• Must have valid Texas driver’s license, or have a self-reliant source of transportation to conduct business on a daily basis  

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

• Must be able to work a non-traditional schedule including late evening hours and weekend work  

• Preferred Qualifications:  Minimum of six (6) months public sector experience  

Working Environment and Physical Demands:  

• Working conditions are in an office / telework environment

• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10 pounds

• Occasionally move about the office/ telework office

• Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

• Positions self to perform essential functions of the job in an office / telework environment  

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

• Flexibility to achieve performance excellence in a telework arrangement

• Maintains County-issued equipment, software, data and supplies 

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are