HR Business Partner Advisor

City of Minneapolis; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department seeks an HR consultant to join the HR Business Partner team, delivering consultative HR services to customer departments. You will guide department heads on employee relations, training, and workforce development while interpreting policies and labor contracts.

You will also lead recruitment planning, monitor applicant flow for diversity, and mentor supervisors, acting as a back-up to the HRBP as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Two years of experience performing similar work, with emphasis on coaching managers on employee relations issues and facilitating the hiring process for an assigned department group.
• Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience may be considered.
• Licenses/ Certifications: None required
• Preferred: Public sector experience; SHRM certification or HR degree; union experience; knowledge of PeopleSoft HRMS and NeoGov

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and coaching to department heads, managers, supervisors and employees on a variety of HR topics.
• Advise on employee relations issues, training, development, work plans, performance communications, and building a diverse workforce.
• Interpret policies, procedures, Civil Service Rules and labor contracts for clients.
• Coach, train and mentor supervisors and advise customers.
• Develop and administer recruitment and staffing plans to meet changing needs.
• Monitor applicant flow to ensure a diverse pool.
• Conduct adverse impact analysis for selection devices; take corrective action as needed.
• Facilitate investigations and serve as recorder/note taker.
• Consult with HRBP and legal counsel on issues including EEOC and Appeals.
• Advocate for customers and provide back-up support to HRBP.
• Provide work direction to junior staff and share expertise.
• Lead or participate in project development from conception to implementation.

Skills

Personnel administration

Labor law knowledge

Consultative skills

Communication and teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft HRMS

NeoGov

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department seeks an HR consultant to join the HR Business Partner team, delivering consultative HR services to customer departments. You will guide department heads on employee relations, training, and workforce development while interpreting policies and labor contracts.

You will also lead recruitment planning, monitor applicant flow for diversity, and mentor supervisors, acting as a back-up to the HRBP as needed.