Human Resources Business Partner

When you come work for the City of Coconut Creek, although you’re assigned an employee number, you’re not treated like one. With an average of 10 years of service (some as many as 30-plus!), our employees know they can transform their careers in Coconut Creek, the “Butterfly Capital of the World.” Today you may be applying to our Human Resources Generalist position, but tomorrow that role could lead to HR Manager, or even HR Director! And in the days, months and years in between, you’ll be treated like family and invited to participate in fun events like Public Service Recognition Week, Halloween costume contests, holiday luncheons, wellness fairs, meditation sessions, chair massages, themed dress-up days, charitable causes, and so much more!

The City of Coconut Creek has been spotlighted as one of the “Best Cities to Live in America” by Money Magazine and a Top Ten Place to Live in Florida by Movoto and NerdWallet.  This past year, we were awarded the Honorable Culture of Well-Being by Cigna and ranked #7 Healthiest Employer to Work For in the medium-sized company category by South Florida Business Journal.  Our City is home to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Butterfly World, and the Coconut Creek Promenade.  Every one of our business owners and 61,000 residents rely on our awesome 400+ employees.  Are you ready to be one of us?
 
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and serving the public; if you are innovative, progressive, dedicated, and looking for a workplace where you belong, consider applying to join our Coconut Creek family.

Ideal Candidate Profile:  

You’re a versatile HR professional with at least 3 years of experience and a passion for supporting people, programs, and policy. You’re confident managing recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and engagement events—while also navigating compliance, benefits, and HRIS systems with ease.

You’re the kind of person who can lead a new hire orientation in the morning, coordinate a recognition event at lunch, and advise a manager on policy interpretation in the afternoon. Detail-oriented, approachable, and proactive, you thrive in a collaborative environment and are always looking for ways to improve the employee experience.

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Performs professional human resources and risk management related duties assisting in the day-to-day administration of some or all of the following functional areas: recruitment, compensation and classification, performance management, benefits, Human Resource Information System (HRIS), risk/safety administration, training, employee relations, labor relations, workforce planning, and employment equity programs.  Works independently under general supervision, exercising judgment and discretion, and receives technical guidance on unusual or complex issues.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Assists with the implementation and administration of human resource (HR) programs such as employment, compensation, employee relations, benefits, risk management, performance management, workforce planning, and professional development
• Serves as the primary HR liaison to employees in designated departments and/or for designated HR functions
• Coordinates employee onboarding initiatives, such as new employee orientation and workshops
• Conductsand/or coordinates conditional job offers, physical/psychological examinations/drug screens, and background checks 
• Calculates changes in pay rates and processes personnel action changes
• Coordinates employee recognition activities, including but not limited to administering employee recognition program, milestone anniversary program, creating and distributing anniversary cards, organizing birthday recognition/celebrations, etc. 
• Coordinates employee engagement events, such as holiday parties, contests, luncheons, and social activities
• Interprets, explains, and applies all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, collective bargaining agreements, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards; facilitates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations
• Provides information and assistance to employees, supervisors, managers, directors, or other individuals regarding personnel issues, benefits, policies, procedures, timeframes, forms, or other issues; responds to routine questions or complaints; initiates problem resolution
• Performs or assists with all recruitment related functions as needed, including but not limited to, facilitating hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, participating in interviews, reviewing/updates job descriptions, developing job postings and advertising, developing/reviewing interview questions, recommending/administering pre-employment assessments or testing, and participating in job fairs and related community outreach
• Assists in monitoring departmental budget, researches information necessary to assist with budget preparation and recommendations, and makes purchases
• Reconciles, audits, prepares, and/or submits various reports
• Maintains manager and employee confidence by keeping human resources information confidential
• Researches, recommends, and/or implements new programs or improvements to existing programs
• Performs administrative aspects related to employee records and assigned area of specialization; makes entries in various software programs
• Coordinates lunch & learns, seminars, training and development activities for employees 
• Communicates verbally and in writing with internal customers, job applicants and other external customers, such as responding to inquiries regarding open positions and application status, employment verifications, Re-employment Assistance submissions, salary surveys, etc.
• Trains staff on HRIS user functions, such as the online recruitment tool
• Completes special projects related to HR including, but not limited to, compensation and classification surveys/studies and cost analyses in support of collective bargaining, compensation and benefits administration
• Cross-trains with other departmental staff and serves as backup for other HR functions
• Performs other duties as assigned and/or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related discipline supplemented by a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a human resources position.

Professional Human Resources (PHR), Society for Human Resources certification (SHRM-CP), or PSHRA-HR Certified Professional (PSHRA-CP) is preferred.

Experience as a Human Resources Professional in Public Sector, particularly including Public Safety (Fire and/or Police), is preferred. 

*The City reserves the right to consider alternate combinations of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws
• Knowledge of Florida Sunshine Law or ability to quickly learn it
• Knowledge of human resources practices related to recruitment and selection, employee compensation and benefits, and development and engagement
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures
• Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel),  with ability to quickly and independently learn new software programs
• Skill in performing intermediate mathematical calculations
• Skill in dealing tactfully and professionally with internal and external customers, including distraught, discourteous or irate customers
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes
• Ability to read and interpret municipal codes and bargaining agreements
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with human resources information 
• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds).Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks are regularly performed inside without potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife/vermin/insects, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors.