Human Resources Business Partner

City of Brownsville, TX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TMRS retirement

Insurance plans (medical, dental, life

Tuition assistance

Holidays and leave

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

City of Brownsville, TX seeks an HR Business Partner to align organizational objectives with employees and City Management across departments. You will serve as a strategic consultant, delivering HR guidance, and building cross-functional partnerships to deliver value-added services.

The role requires balancing employee advocacy with compliance, analyzing workforce trends, and guiding Directors on HR issues while maintaining strong internal relations and a proactive communication style.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 1+ year experience or Bachelor’s with 3+ years, or high school +7 years.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Judgment in planning and problem solving with appropriate procedures.
• Interpret guidelines, manage varied situations and priorities.
• Does not supervise.
• Frequent public or external contact requiring courtesy and tact.
• Office role with light physical effort.
• Responsible for office equipment and supplies.
• Drug & Alcohol exam and Background Check required.

Responsibilities

• Align business objectives with employees, Directors, and City Management within departments.
• Consult with Directors on HR-related issues and anticipate HR needs.
• Develop integrated solutions with HR and stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of business unit financials, culture, and competition.
• Participate in weekly meetings with business units.
• Provide HR guidance to management and employees.
• Analyze workforce trends and develop policies and programs.
• Investigate complex employee relations issues.
• Maintain compliance with legal requirements and coordinate with Legal as needed.
• Publish vacancies and support hiring, promotions, and transfers.
• Prepare payroll and reconcile bank accounts.
• Complete PANs and HR documentation through the electronic filing system.

Skills

Judgment

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Education

Master’s degree + 1 year experience

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience

High school diploma or GED + 7 years experience

Job description

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic consultant linking organizational business objectives with employees, Directors, and City Management across designated departments. This role supports HR-related decision-making, promotes effective employee relations, and develops integrated solutions that reflect business needs.

Role Overview

The HRBP aligns business objectives with personnel by assessing and anticipating HR needs and acting as an employee advocate and change agent. The position supports Directors through HR consultation, builds partnerships across HR to deliver value-added service, and strengthens organizational effectiveness through data-informed analysis and proactive communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Align business objectives with employees, Directors, and City Management within assigned departments.
• Consult with Directors on human resources-related issues.
• Assess and anticipate HR needs and communicate them proactively to the HR department, business leadership, and City Management.
• Develop integrated solutions in partnership with HR and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain business literacy regarding the business unit’s financial position, midrange plans, culture, and competition.
• Participate in weekly meetings with assigned business units and departments.
• Consult with line management and provide HR guidance as appropriate.
• Analyze workforce trends and metrics with the HR team to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements for day-to-day employee management to reduce legal risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Partner with the legal department as needed or required.
• Work with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and support productivity and retention.
• Complete administrative HR functions, including administration of employee documentation such as Personnel Action Notices, memos, I-9s, New Hire reports with the Attorney General, W-4s, policy acknowledgements, FMLA, and employee creation and updates through the electronic filing system.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Develop agreement terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Promote and publish internal promotions.
• Ensure accuracy of information and route Personnel Action Notices (PANs) through appropriate approval levels.
• Maintain and update job descriptions.
• Process requisitions.
• Ensure job titles are updated on the pay matrix along with FLSA status.
• Provide customer service to internal and external individuals.
• Schedule and participate in interviews; support the hiring process.
• Publish vacancies, including internal promotion postings.
• Conduct exit interviews and compile, analyze, and chart results to support continuous improvement.
• Prepare payroll and reconcile bank accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus one year of experience, or bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus seven years of experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Demonstrated judgment, including the ability to plan for long-term outcomes and resolve problems through appropriate procedures.
• Ability to interpret general guidelines, respond to varied situations, determine where to obtain solutions, and consider multiple factors while managing priorities.
• Does not supervise.
• Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; requires courtesy and tact when handling moderately difficult or sensitive issues.
• Office job with little or occasional light physical effort.
• Responsible for office-related equipment and supplies.
• The City of Brownsville requires successful completion of a Drug & Alcohol examination and a Background Check.

Competencies

• Ethical Practice
• Time Management
• Active Listening and Communication
• Self-Motivation
• Conflict Resolution
• Leadership Potential
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Global & Cultural Awareness
• HR Expertise
• Relationship Management

Benefits

• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1
• Retirement eligibility after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age
• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families
• Vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife
• Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City’s health plan
• Pet insurance as a voluntary benefit
• Deferred compensation plans through Equitable
• Supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life
• Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually
• Parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees
• Longevity pay
• 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually
• 14 holidays per year plus two floating holidays
• Flexible scheduling options starting in fiscal year 2025

Location and Work Setup

• Brownsville, TX (onsite)

Salary

• USD 47,233 per year

Additional Information

• ADA: Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
• EEOC: The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.