HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER - COMPENSATION & CLASSIFICATION

Posting number: 2026-00254

Department: Human Resources

Division: Human Resources

Job classification: HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Human Resources

Summary

Snohomish County Central Human Resources is seeking a Project Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our Compensation & Classification team. The Compensation and Classification HRBP serves as a strategic partner and subject matter expert in developing, maintaining, and administering the County’s compensation and classification programs. This role collaborates closely with department leaders, HR colleagues, and union representatives to support workforce planning, job description updates, and compensation analysis.

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience with compensation structures and conducting internal and external equity analyses
• Experience working within a local government or public sector environment
• Proven expertise in position evaluation, classification reviews, and job analysis
• A strong ability to interpret and explain HR policies, procedures, standards, and regulations
• Excellent attention to detail, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service

Project positions are budgeted through 12/31/2026 but anticipated to continue through the next biennial budget end date of 12/31/2028.

BASIC FUNCTION
 Performs advanced, professional-level human resources work in support of designated functions.  Acts as an operational and strategic partner and subject matter expert within the department and across Snohomish County as related to assigned areas.

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of employment verification and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. 

For any questions, reach out to SHR-Talent@snoco.org

Examples of duties

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
 

1. Provides expertise and leadership in designated human resources functions with a commitment to equity and social justice. These functions may include talent, data and information management, wellness and benefits, compensation and classification, civil service, learning and development, employee and labor relations, employment law and regulations, and related human resources services. Works at both the strategic and hands-on levels within these functions as needed.
2. Facilitates and implements strategies and plans to ensure that policies and procedures are consistent with applicable laws, codes, contracts and guidelines.  Researches and interprets federal, state and county policy and other laws, rules and regulations related to designated functions and advises on updates that may affect related operations.
3. Develops and oversees programs, projects, and trainings to achieve goals within budgeted funds and available staff resources; oversees and coordinates program plans, future needs, goals and objectives.
4. Identifies opportunities to innovate and improve policies, practices and processes. Develops, implements, and communicates policies and procedures.  Provides consultation and assistance to managers/supervisors in interpretation of county policy and procedures.
5. Consults with and provides guidance to county-wide staff and leaders to maintain successful human resources strategy; provides oversight to ensure county-wide consistency within assigned functions. 
6. Administers human resource information systems and structures associated with assigned areas in order to leverage the return on technological capabilities.  Provides support and advice relative to system capabilities and best practices. Assesses training needs; creates, implements, and conducts training; and provides technical expertise.
7. Provides support in labor negotiations and labor management meetings and discussions as related to functional areas; recommends resolution alternatives to management.
8. Performs duties related to assigned areas within the Human Resources department.
9. Develops strategies to advance equity and social justice as related to assigned functions, to support the ultimate goal of building a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
10. Represents Snohomish County at function-related activities, events and meetings to pr