Human Resources Business Partner II

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Human Resources Business Partner II Job Description

Salt Lake City is seeking an HR Business Partner II to join our team! In this role, you'll be responsible for providing strategic HR support to assigned city departments - with the current assignment for the SLC Police Department. You'll help leaders navigate complex workforce needs and support employees across the department. You'll play a key role in areas such as workforce planning, staff development, performance management, complaint investigation, union contract interpretation, grievance and discipline administration, classification and compensation and change management.

Key areas of knowledge, skills and ability include: excellent conflict resolution, problem-solving and negotiation and influential skills. This position works with employees at all levels of the organization and handles highly sensitive issues with integrity and professionalism. You'll build strong partnerships across all human resource functions to provide value-added service that aligns with the City's goals and department priorities.

Experience providing HR or administrative support in a law enforcement or public safety agency preferred.

HR Business Partners possess the skill and demonstrated ability to apply advanced knowledge and effectiveness in all human resource disciplines, along with technical guidance to other staff, as needed.

This position works Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

The department's eight (8) Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) operate as their assigned departments' point of contact for all human resources-related needs and deliver first-class experience to valued employees. The HRBP team works alongside other HR team members, who perform functions such as recruitment, classification and compensation, FMLA and ADA requests, benefits, and more.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave. Bring your leave accrual credit with you! SLC considers providing credit for related full-time employment experience. Leave accrual rates may be adjusted based on qualified experience.
• 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• Consults with management on human resource-related issues, suggests new HR strategies, and provides HR guidance when appropriate. Evaluates and anticipates HR-related needs and communicates needs with the HR Department and department management.
• Serves as primary contact and subject matter expert for managers, employees, and co-workers in providing support, counseling and advice on employee relations, labor relations, conflict resolution, performance evaluation, contract and policy interpretation and compliance areas. Provides education, current best practices, and federal, state and local law updates and interpretations in an understandable and practical manner. Effectively assists managers and teams on performance management, corrective actions and development/career planning.
• Provides direction and support in investigation of complex labor and personnel issues. Conducts internal investigations related to personnel/policy rule violations. Writes summary findings with recommendation to managers. Develops trust and partnerships with managers and employees while maintaining highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism. Educates leaders regarding human resource best practices and consistency and influences appropriate decision making.
• Utilizing appropriate metrics, analyzes data to build consensus and collaborates with management and their teams to develop the best approach to organizational development, employee development, succession planning, classification and compensation, and change management. Aids management in coordination with other divisions in HR to implement these strategies including unit restructuring, job description development, training and development, and hiring best practices.
• Works closely with employees, labor representatives and management to provide information and consultation concerning labor contract issues and union grievances. Assists and consults to prevent or resolve issues.
• Provides guidance to employees and department managers to ensure compliance with applicable state, federal and city human resource related policies, procedures, laws and regulations including but not limited to FLSA, FMLA, EEO, and ADA.
• Partners and collaborat