HR Business Partner

POSITION DESCRIPTION HR Business Partner The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging.
We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.
We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work.
We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.
It takes us all working together.
Nature of Work The HR Business Partner performs mid-level, professional work, providing consultative support to management.
Duties include employee relations and performance management; implementing recruitment and selection strategies; providing assistance and/or support in various HR functions such as staff development, HR policies, job classifications, and labor relations.
Review of applications will begin on May 16, 2024.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Starting salary is $85,306 to $100,361 with advancement to $125,451.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification.
Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment.
*Serve as a business partner by providing consultative services in the area of human resources and organizational development.
Provide advice to supervisors regarding employee relations issues and effective practices; act as a liaison between management and employee/employee representative; consult with employees and/or their representatives to identify and resolve problems and issues; assist in developing employee relations program policies and procedures.
At the direction of the Director of Human Resources, initiate and/or conduct employee investigations and ensures a fair resolution of employee relations issues.
Provide effective coaching, mentoring, and counseling to leaders on various topics; draft and review counseling memos, employee corrective action documents, proposed disciplinary action letters and performance evaluation documentation.
*Assist the City supervisors with various duties that may span over several functional HR areas.
Review and edit position descriptions to ensure accurate information; look for opportunities to create consistencies in position descriptions between like and similar positions across the City.
Research organizational policies and best practices as requested.
Assist in employee development trainings/initiatives in areas of HR expertise.
Provide guidance to supervisors and employees on interpretation and application of City policies and general HR-related questions.
Assist the HR business partners and supervisors in organizing and preparing materials for sensitive employment and labor relations matters.
Perform support activities for Civil Service Commissions as needed.
Lead or assist in projects, team objectives, work goals or initiatives as assigned.
*Partner with City supervisors to implement effective recruitment strategies, processes, and outreach to attract a qualified and diverse pool of candidates to the City.
Maintain effective relationships by meeting regularly with HR business partners and supervisors to understand departmental ongoing talent needs and objectives.
Identify and recommend modern recruitment strategies to identify potential job candidates.
Coordinate and attend job fairs and recruitment related events.
Develop relationships with various community and professional organizations.
Design professional vacancy announcements.
Advertise positions through various sources including, but not limited to: social media, web-based recruitment boards, colleges and universities, trade schools, professional organizations, and community groups.
*Assist City supervisors with the selection process.
Score applications in compliance with the Veteran's Preference Act; add application points for qualified applicants, as applicable.
Research and develop competency-based selection tools, including but not limited to written and performance tests, interviews and assessment processes and rating tools.
Facilitate or participate on in-person interview panels.
Develop structured interview questionnaires utilizing behavioral/competency-based interviewing techniques.
Ensure all selection activities are in compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
Assist eligible candidates with relocation benefits, travel arrangements, and expense reimbursements.
Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
*Essential Functions MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience A Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations, public administration, business, or a related field and at least four years of human resource generalist experience.
OR An equivalent combination of education to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be substituted for the required amount of experience.
Don't check off every box in the minimum qualification requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! The City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but also lived experience to the team.
Licenses and/or Certifications Valid driver's license Desirable Qualifications SPHR/PHR or IPMA HR certifications; experience working in a public entity such as a city, county, or school district.
Work experience with labor relations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary to Light Work: Exerting up to 10 to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below: Continuous demands: sitting, fine dexterity Frequent demands: standing, walking Occasional demands: bending, kneeling, lifting, reaching; pushing/pulling, climbing Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing and touch Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include: NONE (not substantially exposed to environmental conditions)