People & Culture Business Partner

Salary: $46,818.00 - $83,780.00 Annually
Location : Kitchen Ops Center 2602 S. Elm-Eugene St Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Active Full-Time
Job Number: 05519
Department: Water Resources
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


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Description
Where People and Purpose Connect - Become a People & Culture Business Partner for the 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

Benefits :

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

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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:
As a People and Culture Business Partner , you will:

• 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)

Qualifications

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
01


Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02


What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED.

• Not Applicable
• High School Diploma / GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

03


Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related area of study?*** Degree must be indicated on application for consideration***

• No
• Yes

04


This position requires working with computers and Microsoft Office software. Please select all areas in which you have experience working with.

• No experience
• Internet
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Spreadsheets

05


Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, Spreadsheets, Word, etc.)*** Experience must also be reflected in the duties/work section of the application. ***

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Subject Matter Expert
• None

06


How many years of Human Resources, Administrative Support, Benefits administration, and/or related experience (i.e., Background verification, E-verify/I-9, New Hires/Onboarding, etc.) do you possess?*** Experience must also be reflected in the duties/work section of the application. ***

• None
• 1-3 years of experience
• 4-6 years of experience
• 7-9 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience

07


"Briefly" describe your experience of Human Resources, Administrative Support, Benefits administration, and/or related experience (i.e., Background verification, E-verify/I-9, New Hires/Onboarding, etc.).** If "No experience" please type "Not Applicable" or N/A in the designated area. **Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application. **
08


Do you have experience working with the Workforce Management (WFM) timekeeping system?*** Experience must also be reflected in the duties/work section of the application. ***

• Yes
• No

09


Clearly describe your experience working with the Workforce Management (WFM) timekeeping systemIf you have no experience, please type "N/A" or Not Applicable.
10


How many years of advanced HR related software skills (e.g., NeoGov or similar Applicant Tracking systems, Lawson, HRIS, Infor Cloud Suite, etc.) do you possess? Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 or more years experience, but less than 2 years experience
• 2 or more years experience, but less than 4 years experience
• 4 or more years experience, but less than 6 years experience
• 6 or more years experience, but less than 8 years experience
• 8 or more years experience, but less than 10 years experience
• 10 or more years experience

11


Briefly describe your advanced computer skills with HR-related software (e.g., NeoGov or similar Applicant Tracking systems, Lawson, HRIS, Infor Cloud Suite, etc.).** If "No experience" please type "Not Applicable" or N/A in the designated area. **Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application. **
12


Are you an NC Notary? **Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly be stated in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application**

• No
• Yes

13


How many years of experience working in a high-volume customer service environment do you possess?*** Experience must also be reflected in the duties/work section of the application. ***

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-3 years of experience
• 4-6 years of experience
• 7-9 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience

14


Give a brief example of your experience (company, title of your position at the time) working in a high-volume customer service environment. ** If "No experience" please type "Not Applicable" or N/A in the designated area. **Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application. **
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