Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range: $57,696.00 - $69,234.00

Time Type: Full time

Under direction but independently motivated, the position is a strategic partner to offices and departments in achieving continuous quality improvement of the human capital and the efforts of Bexar County. A subject matter expert in human resources, the position conducts duties with discretion, achieving synergy, leveraging internal and external resources to achieve organizational goals. Flexibility to achieve performance excellence in a telework arrangement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives and implements change with proven ability to influence leaders to required outcomes in applying best practice principles in employment law, compliance, workforce planning, succession, engagement, total rewards, and compensation.
• Aligns County mission, vision, values, and goals with office/department strategies to drive overall objectives; provides guidance on talent management, workforce strategies, organizational design, and rewards.
• Recommends and advises business practice/work process improvements to identify opportunities for leveraging human capital; ensures all County initiatives have ROI that adds to organizational value.
• Conducts external market studies and internal analysis to ensure countywide consistency and equity, conducting desk audits of positions to enhance job analysis.
• Assist in the administration of compensation, classification, revision and maintenance of job descriptions for County positions and/or other human resources functions
• Communicates with, and advises supervisors, managers, on related services, resources, and organizational policies
• Supports annual deliverables to include budgetary cycles; performance management; rewards; benefits enrollment; learning/training, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, or a closely related field and three (3) years' experience in Human Resources or graduate degree
• Must have a Human Resources certification in SHRM/SPHR/PHR/IPMA-HR/CEBS/CCP or successful completion of certification credentials within six (6) months from hire.
• Preferred graduate degree in business, human resources or related field
• Proven strong foundation and knowledge of principles & practice of HR including talent acquisition, employment law and compliance requirements
• Strong technological intuitiveness, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to effectively advise employees and management through complex and difficult issues
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize tasks
• Proven acuity in office applications, internet and database systems
• Must have valid Texas driver's license, or have a self-reliant source of transportation to conduct business on a daily basis
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Must be able to work a non-traditional schedule including late evening hours and weekend work
• Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of six (6) months public sector experience

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Working conditions are in an office / telework environment
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally move about the office/ telework office
• Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions of the job in an office / telework environment
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position
• Flexibility to achieve performance excellence in a telework arrangement
• Maintains County-issued equipment, software, data and supplies

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee's spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.