HR Business Partner

City-of-Leander,-Texa; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Leander seeks a mid-to-senior HR professional to support recruitment, compensation and job description activities. You will interact with city departments, review requisitions, and help manage the entire hiring lifecycle from posting to offers.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s in HR or related field and at least four years of public-sector HR experience, plus familiarity with NEOGOV and Workday. Strong analysis and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Public Administration or related field and 4+ years HR recruitment experience, including government work.
• Alternative: high school diploma with 8+ years HR recruitment experience including government work.
• Certifications in HR are preferred or must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR liaison to City departments and anticipate staffing needs; develop recruitment strategies.
• Review requisitions, post vacancies, and manage eligible lists and candidate referrals.
• Participate in interviews and offer letters; negotiate starting salaries and conduct background checks.
• Draft and update job descriptions; support compensation and salary administration programs.
• Assist in salary surveys and market data analysis to ensure internal equity.

Skills

HR policy knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

High school diploma + 8 years HR experience

Tools

NEOGOV Insight

OHC

Workday

Tyler Incode

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Please note: The hiring process for this position will consist of a general knowledge exam as well as two rounds of interviews.

Candidates are encouraged to contact Jesus Ruiz at [e-mail] with any questions regarding the process or position.

Performs mid-level complex work.Works under the general supervision of the HR Manager-Compensation & Recruitment, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Supports the development and administration of the City of Leander’s recruitment program and is responsible for working with assigned departments. Assists with compensation, classification, and salary administration tasks. Work requires effective working relationships with all levels of City management and staff.

• Serves as the primary HR liaison to assigned City departments, works proactively with department leaders to understand staffing needs, anticipate vacancies, and recommend recruitment and workforce strategies.
• Responsible for receiving, reviewing, and approving requisitions from hiring managers to fill vacant positions.
• Posts vacant positions in NEOGOV, reviews applications, creates Eligible Lists, refers candidates, and participates in full-time job interviews with applicants for departments throughout the City.
• Makes conditional offers to selected candidates, negotiates starting salary, conducts background checks, and provides final Offer Letters.
• Drafts new and updates current job descriptions under the guidance of the Compensation & Recruitment HR Manager.
• Participates in workforce development meetings with City of Leander departments as needed.
• Keeps abreast of current trends in hiring, retention, and changes to state and federal HR related laws.
• Along with the HR Generalist, attends job fairs in representation of the City of Leander.
• Provides back-up and assistance as needed in New Employee Orientation.
• Assists in the development & maintenance of the Position Control Spreadsheet (PCS) for the City.
• Assists the Compensation & Recruitment HR Manager in developing internship opportunities with entities such as local school districts, colleges/universities, and state/federal agencies.
• Assists in maintaining the City compensation, classification, and salary administration programs.
• Assists in compensation-related activities including participation in salary surveys, compiling and analyzing market data, reviewing internal equity, and preparing recommendations under the guidance of the Compensation & Recruitment HR Manager.
• Updates the City Pay Plan as needed.
• Provides back-up and assistance to other human resources staff and ensures continuity of human resources services during staff absences and peak periods.
• Aids with record retention as needed.
• Provides support for the City-wide events led by HR.
• Updates databases, prepares ad-hoc reports, and performs routine records maintenance.
• Reviews, analyzes, and revises specific human resources policies and procedures and recommends changes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, Management, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, a Social Science or a closely related field ANDa minimum of four years of HR experience in recruitment, including at least two years working for a local, state or federal government entity.

OR

• A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of eight years of HR experience in recruitment, including at least four years working for a local, state or federal government entity.

Required Certificates and Licenses

• Have one of the following certifications or must obtain one within one year of hire:
  • HRCI: PHR or SPHR
  • SHRM: SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP
• Valid Driver's License from any U.S. State.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with NEOGOV Insight, OHC, and Onboarding.
• Experience working with Workday.
• Experience working with Tyler Incode.
• Experience working with compensation and salary surveys.
• Experience in creating job descriptions, conducting job analysis, and classification reviews.
• Experience providing HR consultation to department leaders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of modern policies and practices of personnel administration, interpreting personnel policies and procedures, State and Federal employment laws and regulations and Section 125.
• High degree of confidentiality; prioritize work assignments; provide excellent customer service; provide City employees and the public with accurate information.
• Ability to gather, compile, analyze, and communicate a variety of information.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate with other employees and the public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications, including MS Office Excel and PowerPoint.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to plan strategically.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, the public, elected officials, and boards and commissions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle items, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.