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HR Business Partner

Salary

$85,306.00 - $125,451.00 Annually

Location

Rochester MN 55904, MN

Job Type

Regular FT

Job Number

20240080

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

04/24/2024

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

HR Business Partner

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.

It takes us all working together.

Nature of Work

The HR Business Partner performs mid-level, professional work, providing consultative support to management. Duties include employee relations and performance management; implementing recruitment and selection strategies; providing assistance and/or support in various HR functions such as staff development, HR policies, job classifications, and labor relations.

Review of applications will begin on May 16, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Starting salary is $85,306 to $100,361 with advancement to $125,451.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment.

*Serve as a business partner by providing consultative services in the area of human resources and organizational development.

• Provide advice to supervisors regarding employee relations issues and effective practices; act as a liaison between management and employee/employee representative; consult with employees and/or their representatives to identify and resolve problems and issues; assist in developing employee relations program policies and procedures.

• At the direction of the Director of Human Resources, initiate and/or conduct employee investigations and ensures a fair resolution of employee relations issues.

• Provide effective coaching, mentoring, and counseling to leaders on various topics; draft and review counseling memos, employee corrective action documents, proposed disciplinary action letters and performance evaluation documentation.

*Assist the City supervisors with various duties that may span over several functional HR areas.

• Review and edit position descriptions to ensure accurate information; look for opportunities to create consistencies in position descriptions between like and similar positions across the City.

• Research organizational policies and best practices as requested.

• Assist in employee development trainings/initiatives in areas of HR expertise.

• Provide guidance to supervisors and employees on interpretation and application of City policies and general HR-related questions.

• Assist the HR business partners and supervisors in organizing and preparing materials for sensitive employment and labor relations matters.

• Perform support activities for Civil Service Commissions as needed.

• Lead or assist in projects, team objectives, work goals or initiatives as assigned.

*Partner with City supervisors to implement effective recruitment strategies, processes, and outreach to attract a qualified and diverse pool of candidates to the City.

• Maintain effective relationships by meeting regularly with HR business partners and supervisors to understand departmental ongoing talent needs and objectives.

• Identify and recommend modern recruitment strategies to identify potential job candidates.

• Coordinate and attend job fairs and recruitment related events.

• Develop relationships with various community and professional organizations.

• Design professional vacancy announcements.

• Advertise positions through various sources including, but not limited to: social media, web-based recruitment boards, colleges and universities, trade schools, professional organizations, and community groups.

*Assist City supervisors with the selection process.

• Score applications in compliance with the Veteran's Preference Act; add application points for qualified applicants, as applicable.

• Research and develop competency-based selection tools, including but not limited to written and performance tests, interviews and assessment processes and rating tools.

• Facilitate or participate on in-person interview panels.

• Develop structured interview questionnaires utilizing behavioral/competency-based interviewing techniques.

• Ensure all selection activities are in compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements.

• Assist eligible candidates with relocation benefits, travel arrangements, and expense reimbursements.

Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

*Essential Functions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations, public administration, business, or a related field and at least four years of human resource generalist experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be substituted for the required amount of experience.

Don't check off every box in the minimum qualification requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! The City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but also lived experience to the team.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Valid driver's license

Desirable Qualifications

SPHR/PHR or IPMA HR certifications; experience working in a public entity such as a city, county, or school district.

Work experience with labor relations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary to Light Work: Exerting up to 10 to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

Continuous demands: sitting, fine dexterity

Frequent demands: standing, walking

Occasional demands: bending, kneeling, lifting, reaching; pushing/pulling, climbing

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing and touch

Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include: NONE (not substantially exposed to environmental conditions)

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT SUMMARY (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=36371&t=637988555643816877)

01

The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application and resume. You must be honest and accurate in answering the supplemental questions and do not type "see resume". You may also be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview for this position. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

• Yes

• No

  02

  What is your preferred name?

  03

  Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.

• Less than 2 years post-secondary training

• Completion of a 2 year program or degree

• Completion of a 4 year program or degree

• Completion of a Master's degree or higher

• None of the above

  04

  Other than your High School diploma/GED, which of the following best describes the field of study for your degree?

• Human Resources

• Industrial Relations

• Public Administration

• Business

• A field of study closely related to the above

• My degree is in an area NOT RELATED to any of the above

• Other experiences (explain below)

• N/A - I do not have a degree

  05

  If you indicated 'Other experiences' above, tell us how your professional, educational and lived experiences would help you be successful in this role.

  06

  Which of the following best describes your years experience performing human resource generalist or similar functions?

• No experience

• Less than 1 year

• More than 1 year, but less than 3

• More than 3 years, but less than 4

• More than 4 years, but less than 5

• More than 5 years, but less than 7

• More than 7 years, but less than 10

• More than 10 years

  07

  Which of the following best describes the environment or setting where you obtained a majority of your years of employment experience performing human resource generalist functions?

• In the public sector, with an entity such as a City, County or State government; or a public educational institution such as a school district or a state college or university

• In the private sector, with an entity such as company or business

• N/A - I do not possess this experience

  08

  Which of the following best describes the size of the organization, in terms of total number of employees, where you obtained a majority of your years of full-time employment experience performing human resource generalist functions.

• Less than 5 employees

• More than 5, but less than 50 employees

• More than 50, but less than 200 employees

• More than 200, but less than 500 employees

• More than 500 employees

• I do not have experience performing human resource generalist functions

  09

  Does your human resource generalist employment experience include any of the following: (select all that apply)

• Building and maintaining a network of community resources

• Coordinating and attending job fairs and recruitment related events

• Reporting on recruitment metrics

• Developing selection tools (assessments, interview questionnaires, etc)

• Participating on a hiring panel

• Researching and/or developing organizational policies

• Interpreting the provisions of collective bargaining agreements

• Facilitating training events for employees

• Writing job descriptions or classifications

• Advising supervisors on employment issues or organizational policies

• Participating in sensitive employment issues as an employer representative

• N/A - None of the above

  10

  Please describe the names and types of positions that you have recruited for in your previous and/or current employment. If no experience, please type "N/A".

  11

  Which of the following best describes your years of full-time employment experience developing and implementing recruitment strategies to enhance applicant pool diversity?

• No experience

• Less than 1 year

• More than 1 year, but less than 3

• More than 3 years, but less than 5

• More than 5 years, but less than 7

• More than 7 years, but less than 10

• More than 10 years

  12

  Describe your work experience developing and implementing recruitment strategies to enhance applicant pool diversity. If no experience, type "N/A".

  13

  Do you have a valid Minnesota driver's license or valid driving privileges in Minnesota?

• Yes

• No

  14

  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and educational records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Rochester

Address

201 4th Street SE Rochester, Minnesota, 55904

Phone

(507) 328-2555

Website

https://www.rochestermn.gov/employment

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