Human Resources Business Partner - Employee Relations

• Employee Relations - Provide coaching assistance, conflict management guidance, disciplinary recommendations, and policy interpretation to all employees. Address complaints, coordinate investigations, and assist in fair, equitable, and timely resolution of conflicts.
• Policy Implementation - Educate employees on employee relations policies and procedures. Provide guidance on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee development.
• Documentation Integrity - Review, edit, and ensure the accuracy of disciplinary documents.
• Legal Collaboration - Work with the County Attorney's Office and HR Director on employment-related legal matters.
• Workplace Culture - Monitor and address workplace culture and climate, encouraging supervisors and managers to create positive and inclusive environments.
• Training Programs - Facilitate training on performance management and employee relations.
• Process Improvement - Conduct business process analysis and needs assessments to enhance efficiency.
• Data Analysis - Collect and analyze data on employee relations issues to identify trends and develop improvement strategies.

1. Supports employees and supervisors with employee relations, performance management, coaching, and internal processes and policies
2. Provides technical Human Resources assistance to employees and the general public as needed
3. Reviews and implements process improvements with a racial equity lens
4. May serve as a neutral liaison for investigations related to harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other workplace conduct issues
5. Assists with disciplinary review, including editing disciplinary documents and coordinating data collection as well as reviewing and recommending personnel actions in the areas of hiring, discipline and termination of county staff
6. May participate in interview panels and guide hiring managers in the inclusive hiring process
7. May teach and guide supervisors in employee relations processes and learning opportunities
8. Completes special projects as assigned
9. Collaborates with the County Attorney's Office and HR leadership to navigate employment law issues and minimize risk
10. May present and/or teach policies and procedures or other content both virtually and in-person
11. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
12. Willing to travel to multiple locations on occasion, while maintaining a hybrid schedule
13. Performs related work, as required
14. May be reassigned during emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application, please describe all relevant education and experience as applications are assessed based on the listed qualifications. Resumes and attachments will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. As part of our equitable hiring process, personally identifiable information (PII) will be redacted from applications forwarded to the hiring manager.
 
Education & Experience

• 6 (six) years of combined education and experience in human resources or related field.
• including 2 years of human resources employee relations experience

• Must pass conditional post offer background check.
• Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of human resources principles and employee relations practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity, documentation, and respect
• Strong conflict resolution, de-escalation, and mediation skills
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive issues
• Experience working across lines of difference with cultural humility and a racial equity lens
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills to interpret data and inform decisions
• Strong initiative, adaptability, and continuous improvement mindset
• Experience conducting or supporting impartial workplace investigations
• Demonstrated history of promoting and contributing to a positive workplace culture, especially within diverse teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• SHRM or HRCI Certification
• HRIS experience
• Experience working in a unionized or government setting
• Experience in labor relations
• Knowledge of employment and labor laws applicable to public sector environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook)
• Experience supporting a hybrid work environment

• Phone Interviews: Week of June 1st
• First Round Interviews: Week of June 8th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of Week of June 22nd
• Reference Check: Week of June 22nd

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.