Human Resources Business Partner - Term Limited

Job Title

Human Resources Analyst

Weekly hybrid working arrangements with minimum 2 days in office and maximum 3 days remote work. Term limited to 3 years. Must be able to report to an office location in Denver, Pueblo, or Grand Junction. Acts as an internal consultant by analyzing and recommending human resource solutions for issues identified within assigned programs and client groups. Consults with program leaders and guides employee relations concerns by using local, state, and federal laws, in addition to State Personnel Board Rules, Partnership Agreements, and Side Entity Agreements.

Coaches and provides counseling to agencies in a variety of platforms: one-on-one training, attending program leader meetings, and facilitating CDHS Open Houses. Works with supervisor, manager, and/or the Attorney General's office on personnel matters that are complex in nature and that may need additional support for guidance on program decision-making. Manages work through the E&LR Case File Management process and is responsible for keeping cases up-to-date.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition, Employee and Labor Relations, and/or Job Evaluation
OR
• Education and Experience:
  
  A combination of related education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Workforce Development, Employment Law, Organizational Management, Legal Studies, Labor Studies or related field and Experience in Talent Acquisition, Employee and Labor Relations, and/or Job Evaluation equal to six (6) years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills.
• State of Colorado experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and people skills with the ability to interact with multiple program leaders at many different levels.
• Ability to have strong analytical skills and can research and analyze data to understand employee relations and recruitment trends.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to pivot and organize priorities.
• Ability to adapt to business needs with ease.
• Ability to meet and negotiate with leaders supporting positive pathways to support the business need.
• Demonstrated experience with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, statutes, and rules.
• COWINS Partnership Agreement:
  Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process. Part-time relevant years of State service will be prorated.
• TRANSFERS ONLY:
  Relevant years of State service will be considered as a preferred qualification and given the weight of at least 15% of the overall score under the process.
• Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidate's position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior, or other posted competency

Conditions of Employment:

• Special
  
  Qualifications:
  
  The incumbent of this position must pass the State Personnel Certification Program for Job Evaluation and the Selection Process.
• Standard background check: ALL CDHS employees (non-direct contact): CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), and drug screen (commercial Driver's license)
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position
• On occasion, this position is required to travel to facilities and off-site as requested by programs and/or HR leadership.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
• Disclose that information on the application.
• Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
• Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination, and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

• How to apply
  
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• The Assessment Process

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS.

In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
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