Human Resources Business Partner

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401K

PTO

Job summary

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to support a positive, high-performing workplace for both staff and volunteers. You will lead recruitment, onboarding, HRIS configuration, policy interpretation, and confidential investigations while partnering with managers and IT to optimize HR processes.

The ideal candidate brings strong HR compliance knowledge, effective communications, and a people-first, business-minded approach to help reduce risk and foster a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in HR compliance, employment law, and risk management.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to handle sensitive conversations with tact.
• Experience leveraging HR data/analytics to support decisions and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and onboarding, ensuring strong retention and manager alignment.
• Maintain confidential records; design HRIS workflows and reporting.
• Monitor HR metrics to support compliance and decision making.
• Partner with IT and service desk to align HR systems and data.
• Draft communications and trainings for the workforce.
• Deliver employee training on compliance, engagement, and performance management.
• Support manager in addressing workforce challenges with HR solutions.
• Contribute to HR projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Assist with employee relations investigations and risk mitigation.

Skills

HR compliance

employment law

risk management

HR data & analytics

HRIS / ATS

employee relations

communication & coaching

nonprofit sector knowledge

talent acquisition

project & change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM / related field

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a trusted People & Culture professional who supports a positive, engaged, and high-performing workplace for both the compensated and volunteer workforce. As a key member of the People & Culture team, this role helps bring people programs and practices to life while ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with the organization's mission and values.

The HRBP partners with employees and managers on recruitment and talent development, workforce challenges, and policy interpretation. This role assists with workplace investigations, difficult conversations, change management, and supports employment related matters while maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment.

The ideal candidate combines strong HR expertise, employment law knowledge, emotional intelligence, and business acumen to effectively navigate complex situations and support organizational success. Success in this role is demonstrated through building trusted relationships, resolving workplace concerns, enhancing employee engagement, mitigating risk, and fostering a positive culture where employees and volunteers can thrive.

Please note: The estimated start date for this position is January 4, 2027.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Lead talent acquisition activities, including recruitment and employee retention initiatives, working with hiring managers to developing an understanding of open positions, screening resumes, conducting interviews and leading the onboarding and orientation processes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, audits, and documentation. Design and configure the HRIS and system processes including employee changes, performance reviews, and required training. Utilize HRIS, ATS, and other technology platforms (Badge systems) to maintain employee data, generate reports, and improve HR processes. Train and educate employees on system-related products.
• Monitor and compile consistent and accurate HR metrics, workforce data, and trends to support reporting, compliance, and informed decision-making.
• Serve as a liaison partnering closely with IT and the IT Service Desk.
• Draft formal communications and flyers that are sent to the workforce.
• Coordinate and assist in delivering employee training programs and events related to compliance, engagement, workplace conduct, performance management, and professional development.
• Partner with managers to address workforce challenges and propose HR solutions that support departmental and organization goals.
• Contribute to HR projects and cross-functional initiatives while ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Assist with employee relations investigations and the resolution of workplace concerns, conflicts, performance issues, procedures, and employment-related matters, while identifying risks and corrective actions to support a positive and compliant workplace.
• Be a trusted partner while initiating and maintaining effective communications with management and employees; providing coaching and guidance on matters related to performance management, timekeeping and onboarding.

Skills And Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in HR compliance, employment law, and risk management. Skilled in interpreting and applying policies and regulations while safeguarding confidential information and exercising sound judgment in sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively assist with employee and organizational crises using a people-first, business-minded approach; recognizing that workforce well-being and organizational reputation are closely connected. Strong emotional intelligence with the ability to empathize with employees, navigate sensitive situations, and facilitate difficult conversations that drive necessary change while maintaining trust and professionalism.
• Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging HR data and analytics to support internal and external stakeholders, inform strategic discussions, and drive sound decision-making. Strong experience utilizing HR technology platforms, including HRIS, ATS, and productivity tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, to streamline processes, enhance data integrity, improve reporting capabilities, and support information security and compliance
• Highly skilled in employee relations with at least three years of experience handling complex workplace issues, conducting investigations, and resolving sensitive employee concerns. Ability to navigate ambiguity and apply sound judgment to make effective HR recommendations is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated business acumen with a strong understanding of organizational operations and the nonprofit sector, coupled with the ability to serve as a trusted thought partner through effective project, organizational, and time management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of human resources principles and best practices, including compensation, talent acquisition, employee development, and retention.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to effectively interpret and communicate HR policies, influence stakeholders, and collaborate with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Top Candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management (HRM), Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Political Science, or similar
• Top Candidates will have HR Certifications: SHRM-CP/SCP, HRCI-PHR/SPHR, HRIS
• Top Candidates will have eight (8)+ years of people management experience as a member of an HR and/or Volunteer Management team, non-profit preferred

To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive healthcare, a 401K, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

The mission of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is to be a garden for all that enriches lives through beauty, learning, and connection. We are a world-class sanctuary where people and plants flourish in the natural environment.

The Dallas Arboretum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics or disability unrelated to job performance.