Lead Employee Relations Business Partner

Under direction, is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources office within a client department by interpreting, administering, and ensuring compliance with City of San Antonio policies, procedures, and programs. Serves as the liaison between assigned departments and other divisions of Human Resources. Acts as an internal consultant to senior management and executive staff to assist clients in achieving their strategic goals. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Work Location
City Tower, 100 W. Houston San Antonio, TX

• Provides supervision to assigned staff. Plans and assigns work of others in a high-volume department or group of departments.
• Oversees and resolves complex employee relations issues when necessary.
• Performs all functions of assigned staff, as necessary, to include employee relations, recruitment, and compensation and benefits, employee
  development, and workplace safety. Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs, and evaluates the City's Human Resources function and performance.
• Analyzes trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies for the client department.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit reorganizations, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Seeks to develop integrated solutions to Human Resources issues.
• Translates the strategic and tactical business plans of client departments into Human Resources strategic and operational plans.
• Acts as a liaison between department managers and union representatives.
• Conducts research on various topics related to Human Resources.
• Analyses and integrates data to determine occupational and market trends; draws conclusions, and makes recommendations based on that data.
• Conducts work force analysis, assessments, and evaluations. Interprets data to develop Human Resources programs; coordinate program development; and implement.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal government, business or a related field.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.  Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position:  Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

• Four (4) or more years of experience in Human Resources with a focus on Employee Relations in a government organization.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP Certification.
• Supervisory experience.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks.  If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

• Knowledge of project management principles and methods.
• Knowledge of administrative principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of report development and presentation practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of public administration practices and local government issues.
• Skill in utilizing personal computers and associated MS Windows software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, and Access) in the completion of assignments.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.