Hr Business Partner

Salary : $63,963.99 - $75,000.00 Annually
Location : Cedar Park, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202300171
Department: Human Resources
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 12/29/2023
Closing Date: 1/12/2024 5:00 PM Central
The City of Cedar Park
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) enjoys driving engagement, building organizational efficiencies, being a change agent and influencer, and providing guidance in HR programs, policies, and procedures. This critical role will serve as a strategic partner to designated department leaders, managers, and workforce by providing support in all stages of the employment lifecycle. This HR Business Partner will define objectives and develop and execute high-impact talent strategies that support the achievement of the City and departmental goals. As the HRBP, the individual will convert strategies into results-driven actions. This role will report to the Director of Human Resources.
The Position

• Administer and deliver value-based service in all aspects of the employment lifecycle to include talent attraction, hiring, performance management, development, employee relations, compensation, benefits (health, FMLA, paid leave), Workers Compensation Insurance, and employment engagement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert (SME) to managers, senior leadership, executives, and workforce in areas of human resources policies, procedures, and best practices of employment law. Provide guidance toward strategic, operational, training, and workforce initiatives.
• Leverage the use of key performance indicators (KPI), reporting, analyze trends, and data to make recommendations toward departmental and workforce plans.
• Assists in the planning, developing, reviewing, revising, and implementing human resource processes and initiatives.
• Develop & cultivate talent pipelines & partnerships to attract and retain top talent.
• Advises Managers on employee relations matters to include assessing root causes, determining appropriate strategies for addressing problems, coaching, and supporting through execution of identified actions, to include corrective actions.
• Deliver timely response to workforce and public through verbal, written, and electronic correspondence toward questions, requests, and inquiries of City business.
• Provide correspondence & attendance to Texas Workforce Commission on all unemployment benefits requests, inquires, and hearings.
• Ensure City compensation & total rewards align with market & business needs through salary audits, studies, benchmarking, and analysis.
• Demonstrate an effective level of business acumen, solid understanding of business objectives, and culture champion.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day employment operations, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with Legal team when needed.
• Provides guidance and direction to Managers and staff toward Performance and Development resources.
• Establish a collaborative & cross-functional work partnership with department leaders and workforce that improves work relationships, builds morale, and increases productivity and retention. Participate in various meetings to include 1:1, HR team, and department events.
• Prepare, plan, and conduct workforce HR centered training to include New Hire Events, Supervisor, Management, Leadership, and other department focused trainings initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement policies, processes, training, and initiatives to support the organization's human resource compliance and strategy needs. Develop and utilize tools that evaluate the effectiveness of various HR programs and initiatives.
• Establish robust internal practices toward business process improvements, Standard Operating Procedures, workflows, and technology.
• Periodically serves as HR team ambassador on committees and special task forces.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding HR practices.
• Ability to mitigate conflict, deescalate emotionally charged situations, and navigate uncertain situations.
• Excellent attention to detail and customer service responsiveness.
• Extensive experience delivering training and presentations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a manner that successfully meets deadlines.
• Knowledge of local government policies and procedures.
• Routine use of critical thinking and planning to strategically support toward business decisions.
• High skill in use of logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate initiatives and data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, systems, and tools.
• Familiarity with various ERP, HRIS/HCM, and other learning management system technology resources.
• Proven history establishing collaborative work partnerships with peers, leaders, staff, officials, public, and external partners.

Education & Experience

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources or related field a plus.
• At least five (5) years of progressive HR experience. At least two (2) years of complex employee relations, talent management, or talent acquisition experience.

OR

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid HR Certifications from HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) a plus.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions

• Will work in standard office environment.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard and laptop at workstation.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at workstation.
• Routine travel to and from City of Cedar Park work locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Cedar Park is an equal opportunity employer, that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. The City of Cedar Park is committed to a policy of equal employment for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
The City of Cedar Park strives to provide the best quality of life for its employees, the City provides a number of opportunities for all regular full-time employees to participate in group medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability programs. Retirement options are provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Other programs such as paid vacation time, deferred compensation and educational assistance are also offered. Click here to view our
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• Master's degree

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Please describe your HR experience in areas of employee relations, compensation, benefits, and recruiting.
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