Human Resources Business Partner I/II

Want to do meaningful work that has a real impact on the community?  Please come join the Department of Human Resources as a Human Resources Business Partner I or II. Our mission is to maintain a friendly, hometown atmosphere.  We place a premium on teamwork, while encouraging creativity and individual initiative.  We believe that through collaboration, leadership can occur at all levels. We take our commitments seriously and strive to reach positive solutions.  Whether you are joining us for three years or twenty, you will have the opportunity to grow your career with us.  We offer training courses and work diligently with our team members to enhance their skill sets to progress their careers.  In addition to growth and educational opportunities, we offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions, as well as a fantastic benefit package that includes our Employee Assistance Program focused on work/life balance and overall well-being.  We would be honored to have you join the Town of Parker family!

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Under general supervision, this position provides expertise to assigned client groups and advises on matters related to human resources policies, procedures, compliance, and best practices. Guides organizational initiatives and is a functional expert in assigned discipline area.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.
 

• Serves assigned client group(s) as departmental liaison for any functional area of human resources. 
• Functional expert in one (1) of the following human resources disciplines, participates in biennial rotation of the same: Talent Acquisition, Benefits & Wellness Administration, Safety & Risk Management, Compensation & Classification, HRIS, supportive software/applications.
• Stays abreast of regulatory change impacting assigned functional area; advises of organizational impact to change, develops and/or recommends policy and procedural change.
• Trains departmental members on programs, policies, procedures, and best practices related to assigned functional area. 
• Acts as point of contact to external vendors/partners on out-sourced products in assigned functional area. 
• Provides guidance on human resources matters to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, policies, and procedures; interprets policies and procedures.
• Analyzes trends and metrics to develop solutions; makes policy and procedural recommendations. 
• Manages and resolves employee relations issues; conducts investigations, as needed, and assigned. 
• Identifies skills gaps and training needs; develops and conducts training, accordingly. 
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance.
• Works to improve relationships, enhances employee engagement, builds morale, increases productivity and retention; identifies trends and makes policy/program recommendations for improvement. 
• Monitors and evaluates human resources programing; ensures program and training objectives are met. 
• Guides and participates in all talent acquisition-related activities for assigned client group(s).
• Participates in succession planning and workforce planning initiatives.
• Participates in compensation and classifications studies/initiatives, makes recommendations based on market analysis and internal considerations. 
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve Town operations, streamlines work processes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.
 
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Management, or a related field. 
 
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history. 
 
Possession of a certification in a functional area of Human Resources such as PHR or SHRM, preferred. 
 
Employees within the Human Resources Business Partner position series are eligible for promotional advancement progression through Human Resources Business Partner levels upon meeting at least the minimum qualifications for each level and demonstrating a proficiency for each of the listed Employment Standards as well as an ability to competently handle a greater volume, significance, and complexity of assignments as well as increased autonomy and responsibility attending to the assignments. Below are the minimum distinguishing characteristics for each level: 
 
Human Resources Business Partner I
Requires two (2) years’ experience as a Human Resources Generalist or similar position, with at least one (1) year experience in a municipal or similar environment. 
 
Human Resources Business Partner II
Requires four (4) years’ experience as a Human Resources Generalist or similar position, with at least two (2) years’ experience in a municipal or similar environment. 
 
Employment Standards
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and municipal laws and ordinances. 
• Knowledge of practices in public administration, management, finance, organizational development, strategic planning, and project management. 
• Knowledge of municipal employment practices.
• Skilled in training and mentoring staff.
• Skill in preparing and analyzing comprehensive reports.
• Skill in the provision of customer service.
• Skill in working independently with minimal supervision.
• Skill in working in a team environment, interacting often with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, monitor and evaluate activities, special projects, and the implementation of new standards. 
• Ability to effectively present information to management, employees, and external customers. 
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and critical thought. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.  
• Ability to organize work, set priorities and manage multiple, competing priorities with rigid time constraints. 
• Ability to operate computers for data entry, word processing and/or accounting purposes. 
• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines and multi-line telephone systems.  
• Ability to maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with Town employees at all levels, and with citizens and external agencies.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Schedule is typically Monday through Friday. Depending on assigned client group, evening and weekend work may be occasionally required. This position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement after successful completion of a six (6) month probationary period.

Full Salary Ranges:
HRBP I: $69,738 - $101,120
HRBP II: $76,712 - $111,232

Recruitment Timeline (subject to change):
03/30/2026-4/15/2026: Accepting applications / application review
4/17/2026-4/24/2026: Video interview
Week of 5/11/2026: Interview
Week of 5/18/2026: Team meet & greet
Tentative hire date: 6/22/2026

The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.