Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

TOWN OF APEX invites applications for the position of: Human Resources Business Partner

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $79,868 - 97,843 (Full Salary Range $79,868 - 123,787)

WORK LOCATION: 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502

SCHEDULE: M-F 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Open until filled with priority given to those sent before October 23rd.

Join our Human Resources team as a trusted partner to Town departments! This role provides advanced HR support across benefits, leave administration, employee relations, onboarding, and more. You'll build strong relationships, guide employees and managers, and help deliver effective, people-focused HR services that strengthen our organization.

Please note: Resumes and Cover Letters are required

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

HR Partner

• Serves as primary HR contact for assigned departments, answering questions, communicating and providing guidance on all available Human Resources programs, processes, and policies; assists in researching, developing, and implementing new programs that may be needed for assigned departments.
• Establishes relationships and collaborates with department directors and other key employees, offering guidance on HR-related issues and delivering strategic, value-added services to support business and department goals.
• Serves as a resource and advisor for various HR processes such as position reclassification requests, job requisitions, hiring process and new hire processes, performance management, and pay policies and practices.
• Visits departments in person on a regular basis to build relationships, enhance visibility and accessibility of the HR team, and provide assistance, answer questions, meet with employees, attend department staff meetings and other functions, etc.

Benefits and Leave Administration

• Verifies benefits eligibility for Town programs such as insurance and various leave programs.
• Answers employee benefit questions and addresses benefit concerns that may arise for employees. Works with HR's benefits team on complex or escalated issues.
• Refers employees with retirement-related inquiries to the benefits team for assistance.
• Provides guidance to employees on leave options such as FMLA, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Military Leave. Advises on the process and forms required to request leave. Tracks and reports employee leave usage.
• Navigates complex leave situations where multiple laws and/or policies overlap, ensuring employees and supervisors are informed, and leave administration is handed in an equitable and legally compliant manner.
• Works with the Town's safety and risk management staff to ensure effective workers compensation administration and return to work practices.
• Assists with open enrollment communications and process. With the benefits team, may serve as a point of contact for questions. Runs reports to check for discrepancies and ensure accuracy.

Employee Relations

• Builds and maintains proactive partnerships with assigned departments, fostering trust and accountability across the workforce.
• Advises supervisors on performance management resources and tools.
• Ensures consistency of disciplinary policies and procedures within assigned departments, in compliance with federal and state employment law.
• Tracks and monitors department probation statuses to ensure completion.
• Advises supervisors on handling difficult employee issues fairly and appropriately in ways that strengthen, not harm, the relationship. Mediates difficult conversations between employees.
• Tracks and analyzes exit interviews, conducts exit interview meetings, and reports on trends.

Talent Acquisition

• Assists Talent Acquisition team as needed with recruiting and hiring strategies in support of their assigned departments. Assist hiring managers with review of job descriptions and postings.
• Participates in interview and selection process activities.
• Advises hiring managers regarding a broad range of policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and best practices.

Other Duties

• Participates in annual projects such as benefits open enrollment, position and classification studies, market and merit increases, etc. by serving as the lead and contact for assigned departments.
• Develops and maintains strong knowledge of and proficiency with the Town's HR-related technology platforms (Infor, Cornerstone, intranet, etc.). Processes and approves employment actions for assigned departments. Generates reports and seeks data to support decision making abilities.
• Develops and provides relevant training, or assists in the development of training plans, to support identified needs or deficiencies.
• Handles special projects to support management as needed.
• Performs related tasks as required.

WHAT SETS YOU UP FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, or related field and at least 3 years of experience in human resources administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

• PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, or PSHRA-CP/PSHRA-SCP certification.
• Experience as an HR Business Partner, Generalist, or Consultant supporting a wide range of human resources programs.
• Experience in a local government agency.
• Experience supporting a diverse array of departments, leaders, or business functions.
• Experience investigating and resolving employee relations issues, including performance and behavioral issues and interpersonal disputes.
• Experience with HR technology platforms.

GET TO KNOW APEX:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 740 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT YOU:

• Free or low-cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
• Traditional sick and vacation leave
• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
• Bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license check prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.