Human Resources Business Partner - City

This position is located in the Administration Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor in the assigned department. The work involves responsibility for aligning department goals with organizational and Human Resources strategies, developed, and maintained by the Human Resources department, which support the business objectives of the City.

What You Will Do

Essential job functions include partnering with business leaders of the assigned department to identify, prioritize and build organizationally appropriate behaviors, structures, cultures and processes that deliver on the business strategy; serving as an onsite human resources representative for the City Human Resources department and their assigned City department on issues which may include staffing, engagement, and retention strategies; talent acquisition and development; organizational development (including advising on job description creation, classification, and maintenance); legal compliance with various employment laws and regulations, policy administration, development and training needs (including assignment, progress tracking and career development); conflict and complaint resolution; employee investigations; oversee compliance-related programs; and performance of a variety of administrative tasks in support of the assigned department.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a general knowledge of human resource administration; performance management; classification and compensation; staffing strategies; talent acquisition, engagement, and retention; employee and labor relations, and/or benefits administration is required. The Human Resources Business Partner will have some contact with outside agencies and frequent contact with persons at all levels of the City organization to exchange information, provide assistance related to City Human Resources policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and related Memorandums of Understanding (MOU); and to provide interpretation and clarification of pertinent government regulations and laws.

Requirements

• Knowledge of employment and labor relations laws, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Human Resources administration and general human resources functions.
• Knowledge and understanding of business acumen.
• Skill in analyzing large quantities of data and reaching sound conclusions.
• Skill in conducting general level recruitment and selection processes.
• Skill in the use of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Access, Forms and Excel to produce professional reports, create spreadsheets, and analyze data.
• Skill in utilizing HRIS and/or applicant tracking systems.
• Skill in verbal and written communication using tact and diplomacy.
• Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to solve practical problems.
• Ability to work in emotionally charged and challenging situations.
• Ability to work independently, make work-related decisions, and assume responsibility for decisions made.
• Ability to work with confidential information while maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to travel.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development