Human Resources Business Partner - Employee Relations

Human Resources Business Partner - Employee Relations

Join Our Team as a Human Resources Employee Relations Business Partner. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and embody the HR Department's transparency, flexibility, and innovation values. We aim to provide superior customer service to all employees of Boulder County government. If you are committed to advancing strategic priorities, have the ability to make sound decisions, are an excellent listener and writer, and can navigate multiple computer technologies and systems, this position might be for you.

Excellent communication, data analytical skills, innovative thinking, and an appreciation of inclusion and equity are integral attributes.

About the Role

Boulder County Human Resources (HR) Department is seeking to hire two (2) Human Resources Business Partners - Employee Relations to support offices and departments. The HRBP is a journey-level classification. The HRBP performs a variety of complex human resources duties with independent judgment and decision-making. This position reports to a Senior HR Business Partner and Employee Relations Manager in the Employee Relations Division and performs related work for the entire organization.

Hiring Range: $70,428.00 - $85,908.00 Annually

What Youll Do

• Employee Relations - Provide coaching, conflict management guidance, disciplinary recommendations, and policy interpretation to all employees. Address complaints, coordinate investigations, and assist in fair, equitable, and timely resolution of conflicts.
• Policy Implementation - Educate employees on employee relations policies and procedures. Provide guidance on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee development.
• Documentation Integrity - Review, edit, and ensure the accuracy of disciplinary documents.
• Legal Collaboration - Work with the County Attorney's Office and HR Director on employment-related legal matters.
• Workplace Culture - Monitor and address workplace culture and climate, encouraging supervisors and managers to create positive and inclusive environments.
• Training Programs - Facilitate training on performance management and employee relations.
• Process Improvement - Conduct business process analysis and needs assessments to enhance efficiency.
• Data Analysis - Collect and analyze data on employee relations issues to identify trends and develop improvement strategies.

Why Boulder County?

Youll have the opportunity to shape the workplace culture for our employees, ensuring they are seen, heard, and thrive. Your strategic vision and leadership will directly impact our employees' well-being and satisfaction. Be part of a collaborative and fun team that values transparency, flexibility, and innovation. Enjoy outstanding benefits and a family-friendly environment including a PERA pension, generous vacation and medical leave, caregiver leave, and an infants-at-work program.

The HR Department offers flexible work hours, including a four-day workweek option and hybrid work with occasional onsite meetings.

Core Values

Below are the foundational statements that define why our HR Department exists and articulate our vision for the future;
Mission:
Supporting a culture where all employees are seen, heard, and thrive. Our core values define how we in the HR Department approach our work. They are our core beliefs and the lenses through which all our work is done.

Racial Equity - We challenge systems to interrupt racism as described in Policy 1.06 - Fully Inclusive Anti-Racist, & Multicultural Organization.

Inclusivity - We invite multiple perspectives to create connection.

Partnership - We engage our colleagues to create mutual support and collaboration.

Impact - We provide accurate and timely service.

Integrity - We approach all we do with transparency, humility, and ethical behavior.

Fun - We have fun while working hard.

Learn - We create opportunities for continuous improvement and education.

Empower - We provide resources for people to thrive.

• Supports employees and supervisors with employee relations, performance management, coaching, and internal processes and policies
• Provides technical Human…