Senior HR Business Partner
Senior HR Business Partner
Seattle Information Technology (Seattle IT) is seeking candidates for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) with the Chief of Staff Division.
Seattle IT is the department that provides secure, reliable, and compliant technologies that enable the City of Seattle to deliver equitable services to the public. Seattle IT manages the City’s technology infrastructure, applications, services, programs, and projects. We employ over 600 technology professionals and support over 13,000 municipal staff who work in more than 40 City departments.
We are looking for a talented professional who has the tenacity to operate as an influential change agent, with a passion for service, community, and technology within the City of Seattle. The Senior HRBP is an experienced Human Resources professional who can confidently perform various HR functions including recruitment/hiring (end-to-end), employee onboarding, maintenance of HRIS data, application of City of Seattle policies and rules, and deal with complex HR issues. The Senior HRBP will advise and proactively provide HR service to various professional positions and levels throughout the department. This person will be a member of a lean, but strong HR team and must be willing to adapt and take on other HR work functions when necessary. To be successful in this position, the person must possess a strong generalist background, have a high level of understanding of HR compliance, principles, and practices, while navigating through the City of Seattle’s rules and regulations for administering HR functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Main HR point of contact for assigned divisions within Seattle IT providing both strategic and tactical support on a wide variety of HR matters.
- Perform full scope of recruitment process including writing/posting job ads, creating hiring documentation, scheduling interviews & communications with hiring supervisor and candidates.
- Provide expertise, guidance, and coaching for managing highly sensitive and complex HR matters in accordance with City, State, and Federal laws and regulations; resolve and process issues successfully.
- Partner with HR staff to develop, review, and implement/revise policies, programs, processes and procedures, forms, templates, as appropriate.
- Serve as main point of contact and act as the subject matter expert (SME) for the assigned HR functions.
- Ensure compliance with Federal and State guidelines by staying abreast of current requirements and trends and communicating and implementing changes necessary to remain compliant.
- Responsible for communicating critical information to employees, managers, and HR team.
- Train supervisors and managers in HR principles, policies, and practices.
Required Qualifications:
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered for the required qualifications except where specifically noted.
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Two years of responsible, professional personnel administration in the public sector or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work.
- Three to five years’ experience practicing as an HR Generalist in a mid to large size organization.
- Experience in a fast-paced, policy-driven, regulated work environment.
- Experience driving action through influence without authority.
- Excellent priority setting and project/time management skills with the flexibility and adaptability to respond to shifting business needs.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and act tactically.
- Drive for action and collaboration, strong hands-on work ethic, and desire to achieve excellence.
- Passion for innovative HR solutions and processes.
- Demonstrated commitment to collaborative teamwork and progressive human resource service delivery.
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM certification.
- Experience working with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and databases; ability to create and generate reports.
- Ability to build strategic relationships inside of Seattle IT as well as external partners.
Employees of the City of Seattle enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
generous leave programs, and the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play. Explore City of Seattle – Benefits at a Glance (Download PDF reader) for more information.
How to Apply: Please submit your application, resume, and cover letter to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/.
Workplace Environment (Telework Expectation): Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment; however, due to the ongoing pandemic this team is working hybrid schedule (in office 1 day a week with the balance remote). This is subject to change as circumstances dictate.
All City of Seattle employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Failure to submit proof of vaccination or qualify for a reasonable accommodation will result in withdrawal of the job offer.
Employment contingent upon successful completion of comprehensive background investigation in compliance with Seattle's Fair Change Employment Ordinance 14.17. This position is open to all candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. The Seattle Information Technology Department values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, or marital status.
NOTE: This position is part of the City’s step progression compensation program.
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- Agency
- City of Seattle
- Address
- Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500
Seattle, Washington, 98104
- Website
- http://www.seattle.gov/jobs