People & Culture Business Partner

People and Culture Business Partner for Water Resources Department

Empower Employees. Support Leaders. Strengthen Water Resources. The City of Greensboro Water Resources Department is seeking a self-motivated, organized, and highly dependable People and Culture Business Partner to provide comprehensive human resources support to employees and supervisors. This position serves as a trusted resource within Water Resources, helping ensure employees receive timely support while department practices remain aligned with City policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $53,903.00 - $61,603.00 Full Salary Range: $46,818.00 - $83,780.00 Annually

The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being. Learn more Here

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

About Water Resources:

The Water Resources Department provides essential water and wastewater services that protect public health, support the community, and maintain Greensboro's critical infrastructure. The People and Culture team supports the department by helping leaders and employees navigate workplace policies, employee programs, staffing processes, and other important employment-related needs.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Make an Employee Impact: Serve as a resource to employees and supervisors throughout their employment journey.
• Partner With Leaders: Help supervisors navigate policies, procedures, employee programs, and day-to-day workforce needs.
• Variety in Your Work: Support everything from payroll, benefits, and leave administration to hiring, onboarding, timekeeping, and employee communications.
• Build Stronger Workplaces: Help increase efficiency, compliance, and consistency across Water Resources.
• Be Trusted With Important Work: Handle confidential employee information while providing accurate, dependable, and professional service.

About the Role:

• Administer and process paperwork related to Payroll, Workers' Compensation, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and employee Benefits for Water Resources employees and supervisors.
• Participate in the hiring process, including monitoring interviews and completing Global Human Resources (GHR) entries for new hires, promotions, and terminations.
• Serve as a resource for employees and supervisors regarding the department's timekeeping system, including related activities, questions, and concerns.
• Coordinate and support departmental new hire orientation activities.
• Communicate and provide updates to supervisors and employees regarding City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Create, modify, and prepare professional business correspondence to address specific circumstances and employee needs.
• Plan, organize, implement, and administer assigned programs and tasks with minimal direction.
• Establish priorities and allocate resources appropriately while managing multiple responsibilities and changing needs.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation while ensuring employee information is handled with appropriate confidentiality.
• Protect confidential employee information in accordance with applicable requirements, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and City policies.
• Help improve departmental efficiency and promote compliance with City policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Exercise sound judgment, dependability, and accuracy when handling sensitive employee and employment-related matters.
• Provide backup support to other departmental assistants and assist with their responsibilities as needed.
• Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and other internal partners through both verbal and written communication.

Call to Action:

Bring your organizational skills, HR expertise, and commitment to employee service to Water Resources. If you're ready to serve as a trusted partner to employees and supervisors while helping create an efficient, compliant, and supportive workplace, we invite you to apply for the People and Culture Business Partner position. This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate Degree OR a High School diploma and 5+ years of Human Resources, Benefits, and/or Administrative-related experience
• NC Notary (must obtain within 6 months of employment)
• 1+ years of Human Resources, Administrative Support, Benefits administration, and/or related experience (i.e., Background verification, E-verify/ I-9, New Hires/Onboarding, etc.)
• 1+ years of experience working in a high-volume customer service environment
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid Driver's License

An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field
• Experience working with the Workforce Management (WFM) timekeeping system
• Advanced computer skills with an HRIS system such as GHR

Requirements:

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM-5:00 PM