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City of Seattle · 2 days ago

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Greater Seattle Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$45.74/hr - $53.27/hr

2+ years exp

The City of Seattle's Department of Finance and Administrative Services is seeking two experienced Senior HR Business Partners to join their HR team. In this role, you will provide complex support and guidance in employee and labor relations, ensuring equity and collaboration with labor partners.

GovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInternetNon Profit

Hiring Manager

JOHN BLACKMORE

Responsibilities

Work closely with management clientele and external partners to address and resolve human resource matters in the areas of performance management, and employee and labor relations

Provide guidance to management on sensitive and complex employee relations and disciplinary matters

Interpret and apply a broad range of employment laws, labor contracts, public personnel administration practices, and labor relations guidelines

Collaborate with HR team members to align HR strategies with organizational goals and enhance employee experience

Provide results-oriented resolutions to employee relations matters that focus on those harmed and restoring functional workgroups. Help problem-solve disputes

Conduct comprehensive and impartial complex workplace investigations including preparing final investigative summary reports

Provide advice and counsel to management on labor laws and union relations

Give best practice advice that integrates fairness, equity, compassion and business needs

Develop and maintain productive relationships with labor unions, advise management on labor relations issues

Cultivate relationships and with leaders at all levels and employees while consistently delivering exceptional customer service

Support department goals in promoting diversity and social justice

Promote continuous improvement by proposing innovative solutions and optimizing HR processes

Perform back-up duties during staff absences and other duties as assigned

Qualification

Employee relationsLabor relationsEmployment lawsAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsConflict resolutionCoaching skillsListening skillsMS Office proficiencyPresentation skillsOrganizational skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in social sciences, HR management, public administration, business administration, or a related field AND

Two (2) years of experience working in Human Resources including employee relations and labor relations

Four (4) years of experience working in Human Resources including employee relations and labor relations

A combination of education and/or training and/or experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform this job may be considered, for example an associate degree and three years of experience

Preferred

Have relevant field and professional-level employee relations experience in a unionized environment or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or skills sufficient to perform the job duties

Are advanced in interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all members of the department, in a collaborative team environment

Talented and experienced providing proactive strategic coaching and guidance on employee engagement, issue management, employment laws, and HR policies, and procedures

Have strong presentation, facilitation, consensus-building and conflict resolution skills

Have knowledge of employment-related laws, labor contracts and regulations

Are analytical, great at planning, and excel in problem-solving skills

Are strong and adaptable communicators

Have a strong and proven commitment to the principles of equity and social justice

Can work daily in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities and sensitive situations

Are proficient in commonly used MS Office applications