Human Resources Business Partner - Employee Relations

Salary: $70,428.00 - $ Annually

Location:

Boulder County, CO

Job Type: Full-time

Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 6893(PE1)

Department:
Human Resources

Opening Date: 09/24/2026

Closing Date: 9/29/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA:
Exempt

Join Our Team as a Human Resources Employee Relations Business Partner!

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and fun 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 unique 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, sound data analytical skills, innovative thinking, and an understanding and appreciation of the benefits that inclusion and equity bring to an organization and those it serves are also integral attributes.

Boulder County Human Resources (HR) Department is seeking to hire two (2) Human Resources Business Partners
- Employee Relations to support offices and departments. The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a journey-level classification. The Human Resources Business Partner performs a variety of complex human resources duties and works with a considerable degree of independent judgment and decision-making. This position reports to the 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

• Employee Relations
  - Provide coaching assistance, 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.

You’ll 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 infant's-at-work program.

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

Below are the foundational statements that define why our HR Department exists and articulate our vision for the future, where is HR going? 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…