PARTNER, HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS

Job Title

Human Resources

Job Description

Applications will be received until April 15, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About this job: Responsible for end-to-end HR service delivery to designated departments/functions. Manages District activities which engage schools, businesses, community leaders and organizations in a collaborative effort to improve student performance. Cultivate, nurture and sustain partnerships between DPS schools and the Denver community. Work in partnership with DPS Central Office to provide coaching, support and influence that enable key clients to effectively deliver district solutions.

What DPS Offers You:

• A culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration and fun with a shared vision that every learner thrives.
• Salary range: $81,118 - $97,340 annually. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other total reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA retirement.

What You'll Do:

• Partners in strategy development; provides advice and consultative services to managers and employees.
• Provides counsel and assistance to central office managers and directors on a broad range of human resource issues.
• Plans and facilitates professional development for principals on leadership and human resources topics.
• Identifies gaps in existing HR policies and contributes to the development of new HR policies and procedures.
• Proactively consults, influences and negotiates with Trade Union Officials on local and companywide issues.
• Provides HR business partner support to the key Central Office areas.
• Manages assigned staff and programs designed to improve the achievement and performance of central office employees.
• Works collaboratively with the members of the Superintendent's Cabinet, staff, and community to attain district goals.
• Creates HR communication and change initiatives that go out to all employees from Human Resources.
• Maintains current on all aspects of HR policy, benefits, information or events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's or relevant work experience. Master's Degree is preferred.
• Three (3) year experience as an HR Business Partner or related role.
• Previous experience reading, writing, and interpreting bargaining agreements and contracts.
• Experience working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Experience with HRIS systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize daily tasks.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of key strategies and trends in employee relations, labor relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, and other HR areas. Previous experience in union environments.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.