Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) or Senior HRBP

OPENING DATE:    08/17/2026

CLOSING DATE:     08/31/2026 (This position may close early if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received)

JOB TYPE:                Regular, Full-time

UNION:                    Non-Represented

OPENINGS:             1

LOCATION:             Hybrid (on grounds 3 days/week and remainder work remotely)

DEPARTMENT:      People & Culture

 

The zoo has one opening, candidates may qualify for either the FLSA non-exempt, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) OR the FLSA Exempt, Senior HRBP.

 

HOW DO YOU ZOO?

More than 1.3 million people visit Woodland Park Zoo each year. We connect people with wildlife and remind them of what’s at stake in our changing world. Our job is to motivate people to take action and provide them with the tools needed to join us in saving endangered species. Working for the zoo means upholding our mission, “To save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.” Apply today and show us how you zoo.

WHO YOU ARE
As our new Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP/Senior HRBP), we know you will be successful in this role because you are:

• A People Person: You love connecting with people and building strong relationships. Whether coaching a manager, supporting an employee, or collaborating with a team, you thrive in a fun, mission-driven environment where people and purpose come together.
• An Employee & Labor Relations Partner: You confidently navigate employee and labor relations matters, partnering with leaders and union representatives to resolve workplace concerns, interpret agreements, and foster positive working relationships.
• A Trusted Advisor: You lead with empathy, sound judgment, and a balanced perspective, providing thoughtful guidance to leaders and employees.
• A Culture Champion: You are passionate about fostering employee engagement, inclusion, wellbeing, and a workplace culture that reflects our values and helps people feel connected to each other, our mission and values.
• A Collaborative Problem Solver: You approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset, working through complex situations to find practical, people-centered outcomes.
• A Strategic Thinker: You use workforce insights, feedback, and data to identify opportunities and support sound people decisions.
• A Change & Continuous Improvement Mindset: You look for ways to enhance processes, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and support positive change.

 

YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are crossover responsibilities between the HRBP and senior HRBP with the senior HRBP having more organization development and union relations responsibilities.

• Partner with leaders and employees to foster a positive workplace culture, strengthen employee engagement, and support organizational success.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers by providing coaching and guidance on employee relations, performance management, leadership effectiveness, accountability, and employee development.
• Lead employee relations efforts, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, corrective action, and other complex employee matters.
• Support positive labor-management relationships by interpreting collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), partnering with union representatives and leaders, and helping resolve workplace concerns.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify workforce needs, support talent development and succession planning efforts, and implement strategies that attract, retain, and develop employees.
• Champion employee engagement, recognition, wellbeing, and belonging initiatives by leveraging employee feedback and workforce insights to strengthen culture and enhance employee experience.
• Analyze workforce data and trends to identify opportunities, develop recommendations, and support data-informed people decisions.
• Ensure consistent application of employment laws, People & Culture policies, CBAs and organizational practices while contributing to programs, initiatives, and projects that advance organizational effectiveness.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• HRBP needs a minimum of four (4) years of progressive human resources experience, including employee relations, performance management, workplace invest