Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Bellevue College Human Resources is seeking a talented, experienced, and motivated individual to join our HR Business Partner team. Depending on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience, the selected applicant will be offered a position at either the Associate HR Business Partner or HR Business Partner level.

The Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) provides professional HR guidance and consultation in any, some, or all of the following: recruitment, classification, compensation, employee/labor relations, performance management, program and policy development, organizational analysis, training and development, interpretation and application of laws, rules, policies, or other functions relating to human resources management.

The position serves as a skilled, human resource consultant performing professional human resource duties. Responsible for resolving complex human resource issues. Plans and carries out work with general supervision at the Associate level to general direction at the HRBP and Senior HRBP levels, utilizing knowledge of laws, policies and regulations. Responsible for prioritizing and managing issues within designated area of responsibility.

Maintain and ensure a confidential environment at all times.

There are three progressive steps in the HR Business Partner series which is designed to establish a career path that recognizes growth, learning, and the development of professional expertise and independence in the field of human resources management and consultation. Growth in the position occurs over time through experience, mentorship, professional development activities, and the potential for professional certification support.

Position Salary Range: $70,037/year - $110,364/year. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hires start no higher than $87,216 per year based on Bellevue College Exempt salary schedule.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits are offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position may be eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act; salaries below is eligible for overtime pay.

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students.

The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

The Office of Human Resources is a dynamic and dedicated office that integrates strategic human resources management, pay and position administration, and process improvement to build and support a fully engaged, diverse workforce environment to meet the goals and mission of Bellevue College. Our staff strives to make Bellevue College the Employer of Choice by creating and fostering an environment which allows the College to attract, hire, and retain the best people.

Employee Relations

In collaboration with VP-HR, provide information, interpretation, advice, training, and counsel to management and employees regarding workplace concerns and disagreements, performance management, workplace climate, techniques for motivating employees, supervising and working in a union environment, and compliance with state and federal laws and rules. Respond to questions and issues from employees and management regarding workplace concerns, appropriate corrective and disciplinary actions, reasonable accommodation, disability issues, and contract interpretation and implementation.

Conduct investigations and interviews of alleged employee misconduct and prepare or assist supervisors prepare documentation for college response. Serve as facilitator/mediator when appropriate.

Labor Relations

In collaboration with VP-HR, apply labor collective bargaining agreements and procedures for grievances, investigations, corrective and disciplinary actions, and other personnel actions. Provide information, interpretation, advice, training, and counsel to administrators, managers, supervisors, and staff regarding collective bargaining agreements; workplace concerns; performance management;…