Human Resources Business Partner

Summary

Bexar County is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a strategic partner to offices and departments in improving human capital and organizational performance. The role provides expert guidance on employment law, compliance, workforce planning, talent management, compensation, organizational design, and related human resources functions while supporting County initiatives and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Drives and implements change with proven ability to influence leaders to required outcomes in applying best practice principles in employment law, compliance, workforce planning, succession, engagement, total rewards, and compensation
• Aligns County mission, vision, values, and goals with office/department strategies to drive overall objectives; provides guidance on talent management, workforce strategies, organizational design, and rewards
• Recommends and advises business practice/work process improvements to identify opportunities for leveraging human capital; ensures all County initiatives have ROI that adds to organizational value
• Conducts external market studies and internal analysis to ensure countywide consistency and equity, conducting desk audits of positions to enhance job analysis
• Assist in the administration of compensation, classification, revision and maintenance of job descriptions for County positions and/or other human resources functions
• Communicates with, and advises supervisors, managers, on related services, resources, and organizational policies
• Supports annual deliverables to include budgetary cycles; performance management; rewards; benefits enrollment; learning/training, etc
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, or a closely related field and three (3) years' experience in Human Resources or graduate degree
• Must have a Human Resources certification in SHRM/SPHR/PHR/IPMA-HR/CEBS/CCP or successful completion of certification credentials within six (6) months from hire
• Proven strong foundation and knowledge of principles & practice of HR including talent acquisition, employment law and compliance requirements
• Strong technological intuitiveness, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to effectively advise employees and management through complex and difficult issues
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize tasks
• Proven acuity in office applications, internet and database systems
• Must have valid Texas driver's license, or have a self-reliant source of transportation to conduct business on a daily basis
• Must be able to work a non-traditional schedule including late evening hours and weekend work
• Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions of the job in an office / telework environment
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position
• Preferred graduate degree in business, human resources or related field
• Preferred Qualifications:  Minimum of six (6) months public sector experience

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, or a closely related field and three (3) years' experience in Human Resources or graduate degree
• Must have a Human Resources certification in SHRM/SPHR/PHR/IPMA-HR/CEBS/CCP or successful completion of certification credentials within six (6) months from hire
• Proven strong foundation and knowledge of principles & practice of HR including talent acquisition, employment law and compliance requirements
• Strong technological intuitiveness, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to effectively advise employees and management through complex and difficult issues
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize tasks
• Proven acuity in office applications, internet and database systems
• Must have valid Texas driver's license, or have a self-reliant source of transportation to conduct business on a daily basis
• Must be able to work a non-traditional schedule including late evening hours and weekend work
• Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions of the job in an office / telework environment
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Nice to Haves

• Preferred graduate degree in business, human resources or related field
• Preferred Qualifications:  Minimum of six (6) months public sector experience

Benefits

• Retirement
• Employee benefits
• Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren).
• Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.
• Telework arrangement