Business Partner - Civil Service

Salary: $60,000.00 Annually
Location : Waco, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-01469
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
Summary
Minimum Starting Salary $60,000 depending on qualifications
WHY WORK FOR WACO:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!

Chance to do work you are passionate about

Job Security

Desire to give back

Primary Duties
The City of Waco seeks a talented professional to join the Human Resources team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative, energetic, and creative team! The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in human resources, customer service skills, relationship building skills, and possess excellent communication skills. They will support the HR department with personnel actions related to Police and Fire department employees following City of Waco policies, Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code, Civil Service Commission Rules, agreements with associations, and other applicable regulations.
What you will do

• Supports and assists with all processes required by the applicable Civil Service code. Approves Civil Service personnel actions related to new hires, separations, promotions, step increases, salary increases, and other miscellaneous changes when necessary.
• Assists with coordinating Civil Service Commission meetings and hearings; arranges locations and times; gathers and distributes documents and materials.
• Provides first-level contact as a liaison between HR and the Police and Fire departments.
• Assists Director with maintaining eligibility list and determining applicants' placement on the list.
• Provides accurate information on and/or interpretation of Texas Local Government code, Civil Service Commission Rules &Procedures, and Civil Service agreements with the City.
• Maintains Civil Service Human Resources records; assists with responding to open records related to these records.
• Consults with management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Assists with communication to internal and external stakeholders, including notices, memorandum, letters, and the intranet.
• Driving is essential.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• One year experience of progressively responsible Human Resources, public or business administration, or related experience
• OR an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Preferred:

• PHR or SHRM-CP

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.