Human Resource Business Partner

Are you looking for a new Human Resource challenge with a dynamic team? Are you ready to make a difference?

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time HR Business Partner ($62,000 -$75,000/yr DOE) to serve as a trusted advisor to align strategic goals of building organization capability. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional who is dedicated to serving employees with honesty and integrity. This person will work with multiple levels of leadership and exude an innovative yet modern approach towards working effectively and efficiently to deliver on city-wide goals.

The Human Resource Business Partner is the first point of contact for employees in their Business Units, working closely with the Department Director and senior management and serving the employees within the business unit. This role is critical since it provides HR support to departments in the City and provides specialist knowledge of the Human Resource functions. The essential functions are employee inquiries, data analytics, employee engagement, policy management, employee relations, mediation, total rewards, talent acquisition, organizational development and a defined attention to detail.

The Human Resource Business Partner salary is based on experience. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, deferred compensation, through Mission Square, Aflac products, Legal Shield, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

About The City Of Pearland

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States.

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

We Are Seeking a Candidate Who Can

• Strategically plan and advise departments on future needs and growth. The ability to think big picture and correlate concepts to the business unit needs.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with leadership and employees to provide advice coach and counsel on employee-related and organizational obstacles.
• Develop and leverage metrics to influence leaders on organizational effectiveness to enhance the City of Pearland employee's experience.
• Coordinate and conduct training and development initiatives, including conducting research, and developing draft plans on various topics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to boost communication throughout the city by using synergistic initiatives.
• Assist employees with coordinating benefits and programs, including FMLA, Extended LOA, Military LOA, and accruals.
• Conduct non-Title 7 employee investigations to ensure employee concerns are addressed before the problem escalates.
• Manage city-wide projects with internal SMEs.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources or closely related field
• 4 + years of Human Resources Generalist or Business Partner experience
• 1-3 years of experience of employee relations
• PHR , SHRM- CP or IPMA-CP preferred
  
  

Competencies

• Communicates in a clear and concise manner with the ability to read, write and speak
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting competing deadlines
• Data inspired
  
  

If you're interested in rolling up your sleeves and performing meaningful work, this may be the opportunity for you.

Prepare to make a difference!