Temporary Senior Hr Business Partner

Are you a HR professional that is committed to excellence, has the tenacity to operate as an influential change agent, with a passion for service, community, and technology? If so we are looking for you!

Seattle Information Technology (Seattle IT) is seeking candidates for a temporary Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) that is anticipated to last 11 months. Internal candidates may apply for this opening as an Out-of-Class opportunity.

The City of Seattle is a leading local government in environmental stewardship and social justice. Our dedicated workforce plays a significant role in crafting a future where all who live, work, and play in our City can thrive.

Seattle IT is a trusted partner that provides secure, reliable, and responsible technologies enabling the City to deliver equitable and effective services. Over 600 professionals in Seattle IT provide a full spectrum of a modern enterprise services with dynamic careers with opportunities for growth. We are looking for all kinds of people, with varying backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to join the team. The more diverse we are the better our work will be. The City of Seattle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

The Senior HRBP will be an expert professional who can perform various HR functions including performance management, training, talent acquisition, employee onboarding, maintenance of HRIS data, and deal with complex HR issues. This role will be a thought partner to business and help leaders drive strategy. In addition, proactively provide HR service to various professional positions and levels throughout the department.

As a member of a lean, but strong HR team the person in this role must be willing to adapt and take on other HR work functions. To be successful in this position, the person should possess a strong Business Partner background, have a high level of understanding of HR compliance, principles, and practices, while navigating through the City of Seattle's rules and regulations for leading HR functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Main HR point of contact for assigned divisions within Seattle IT providing both strategic and tactical support on a wide variety of HR matters.
• Provide expertise, guidance, and coaching for handling highly sophisticated HR matters in accordance with City, State, and Federal laws and regulations; resolve and process issues successfully.
• Partner with HR staff to develop, review, and implement/revise policies, programs, processes and procedures, forms, templates, as appropriate.
• Serve as main point of contact and act as the subject matter authority for the assigned HR functions.
• Perform full scope of recruitment process including writing/posting job ads, crafting hiring documentation, scheduling interviews & communications with hiring supervisor and candidates.
• Maintain compliance with Federal and State guidelines by staying abreast of current requirements and trends and communicating and implementing changes.
• Responsible for communicating critical information to employees, managers, and HR team.
• Train supervisors and managers in HR principles, policies, and practices.

Required Qualifications:

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered for the required qualifications except where specifically noted.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Two years of responsible, professional personnel administration in the public sector or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven experience practicing as an HRBP in a mid to large size organization.
• Experience in a fast-paced, policy-driven, regulated work environment.
• Experience driving action through influence without authority.
• Excellent priority setting and project/time management skills with the flexibility and adaptability to respond to shifting business needs.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and act tactically.
• Ability to support the Race and Social Justice Initiative by identifying gaps curating, crafting and/or training to enhance culture.
• Drive for action and collaboration, strong hands-on work ethic, and desire to achieve excellence.
• Passion for innovative HR solutions and processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative teamwork and progressive human resource service delivery.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM certification.
• Experience working with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and databases; ability to build and generate reports.
• Ability to build strategic relationships inside of Seattle IT as well as external partners.

The full pay range for this step-progression position is $40.08 to $46.68 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $40.08 per hour. Current City employees starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions.

Why work at the City of Seattle?

The City of Seattle recognizes everyone must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our behavior shapes our workplace culture, reflects our personal commitments, and how we fearlessly share our view and encourage others to do the same. We seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide fair and accessible processes and services.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Application Process:

You are encouraged to include a cover letter and resume with your application and indicate why you want to do this work and how you meet the qualifications for the position. Your resume should summarize the talent, experience, knowledge, and skills you bring to this work.

If you have any questions or require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the selection process, please contact Melanie Vogt at Melanie.Vogt@seattle.gov.

Workplace Environment (Telework Expectation):

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule! At this time, hybrid schedules require at least two days onsite per week. Individual schedules are determined by operational needs.

Background Check:

This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

#LI-FW1 Employment Type: Temporary - Non-Benefit Eligible