Human Resources Business Partner

State of Colorado; Lakewood (CO); Ibrido; USD 59.000 - 84.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Hybrid work options

Descrizione del lavoro

Colorado Department of Public Safety seeks an HR professional to partner with divisions on classification, recruitment, and compensation matters. You will guide managers, ensure compliance with rules, and contribute to policy development in a collaborative, service-oriented environment.

The role emphasizes hiring best practices, candidate assessments, and ongoing professional development within a hybrid work setting at CDPS.

Competenze

• Six (6) years of professional human resources experience that included a combination of recruitment and selection activities such as sourcing, qualifying, and assessing candidates to fulfill current and forecasted staff requirements.
• Strong competencies in critical thinking, communication, and customer service.
• Familiarity with state personnel rules and HR policy is preferred.

Mansioni

• Performs Selection and Recruitment Processes.
• Guides and coaches appointing authorities through all phases of the hiring process, meeting service metrics.
• Job classification and evaluation duties; provide guidance through classification/evaluation processes.
• Participates in professional development and process improvement opportunities; assists with data analytics.

Conoscenze

Critical thinking

Active listening

Reading comprehension

Complex problem solving

Customer service

Speaking skills

Writing skills

English language knowledge

Time management

Judgment and decision making

Strumenti

Neogov or similar ATS

Google Docs

Microsoft Word

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Google Meet

Adobe Acrobat

Descrizione del lavoro

This position is open only to current Colorado state residents.

A eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

Our Mission

Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.

Our Vision

Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.

Our Core Values

Unity, Honor, Service

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

At CDPS, our culture is driven by our commitment to creating a safer Colorado and guided by a public service focus. We strive to provide effective solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans. We model a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth for our employees. We maintain a professional and inclusive workplace.

Careers with a purpose

If you are passionate about public safety and public service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, consider joining CDPS. Our team at CDPS consists of exceptional individuals and is an environment where you can challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career.

We are committed to providing public safety services to our communities including safety on our roads, preparing for and mitigating environmental disasters such as floods and wildland fires, disaster recovery, combating crime, promoting school safety, and victim services.

Classification and Salary

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST III

Anticipated Hiring Range: $59,460 - $76,558.80/year

Full Salary Range: $59,460 - $83,676/year

Benefits

• Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
• Eligible employees receive Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to their annual earnings subject to a minimum benefit of $50,000 and a maximum of $250,000. Basic Life and AD&D are provided by the State of Colorado at no cost to employees.
• The State of Colorado's Wellness Program, State of Health, is a no-cost, year-long program that supports an employee’s health and wellness goals. This program offers personalized health coaching, skill groups and more. Participants can earn a $20 per month health insurance premium discount.
• Through BenefitHub, State of Colorado employees have access to discounts, promotions and special programs from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, travel and entertainment venues throughout Colorado and across the country.
• State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
• Eligible employees have access to medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
• Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
• We offer excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details.
• We provide generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and four annual wellness days.
• The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
• Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
• We offer Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

About the Work Unit

The Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) Human Resources office exists to provide human resources services to the general public, applicants, managers, and employees of CDPS. Consultation services include benefit administration, time and leave management, compensation consultation, employee relations, exam development, HR policy development, job analysis, job evaluation and classification, organizational development, new employee orientation and onboarding, performance management (PMP), interpretation of CDPS HR policy, state personnel rules, state and federal employment laws, progressive discipline, records management, recruitment, responding to grievances, appeals, charges of discrimination, reorganization matters, retention, selection and selection appeals, worker’s compensation, settlement advice, strategic planning and overall HR guidance to CDPS managers, supervisors, and employees.

Work Environment

• Hybrid, two days per week minimum in a CDPS office (Lakewood and/or Centennial)
• Work unit core business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility available

About the Job

Position acts as an HR business partner to one or several divisions. The position consults Appointing Authorities and hiring managers on classification, selection and recruitment as well as compensation and job evaluation matters. Position continuously keeps updated and learns best practices in State Personnel rules, CO Partnership Agreement. Position supports recruitment and EDI related partnerships and events. This position allows for professional development and growth to a more independent level of work.

Key Responsibilities

Performs Selection and Recruitment Processes

Position forges and maintains professional, productive relationships with customers/colleagues. Guides and coaches appointing authorities through all phases of the hiring process, meets or surpasses the customer service performance metrics established for this professional activity, including timelines, accuracy of documentation, monitoring, and meeting deadlines.

Job Evaluation and Professional Development

Position performs a full range of job classification and evaluation duties. Serves as a consultant in guiding appointing authorities or their designees through all phases of the job classification/evaluation process. Position meets or surpasses the customer service performance metrics established for this professional activity (including timelines, accuracy of documentation, monitoring and meeting deadlines).

Position participates in professional development, training and process improvement opportunities, department orientation and events. Assists with data analytics. Works towards state PCP certification. Performs other duties as assigned.

Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills

• Six (6) years of professional human resources experience that included a combination of recruitment and selection activities such as sourcing, qualifying, and assessing candidates to fulfill current and forecasted staff requirements.

OR Education and Experience, Knowledge, Skills

• A combination of related education and professional human resources experience that included sourcing, qualifying, and assessing candidates to fulfill current and forecasted staff requirements equal to six (6) years.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, transcripts must be attached at the time of application.

Required Competencies

• Critical thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Strong attention to technical details.
• Active listening skills - giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading comprehension - understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Complex problem solving - identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Strong customer service skills - knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Strong speaking skills - talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Strong writing skills - communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• English language knowledge - knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
• Active learning ability.
• Sound judgment and decision making skills.
• Exceptional time management skill.
• Ability to analyze, develop and evaluate issues and develop recommendations to resolve issues of efficiency of work operations.
• Strong software skills and an ability to quickly learn new software systems. The position frequently utilizes systems that include but not limited to:
• Applicant tracking system - Neogov or similar.
• Word processing software - Google Docs, Microsoft Word
• Spreadsheet software - Google sheets, Microsoft Excel
• Video conferencing software - Google Meet
• Document management software - Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and ability to apply theories, principles, and best practices of human resource management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the State Personnel Rules, Colorado and Federal employment law.
• Ability to partner with others, to problem solve.
• Current State of Colorado Personnel Certification Program (PCP) certification(s) preferred.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
• Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, and reference checking.
• Colorado Personnel Certification Program (PCP) certification(s) must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Disability Accommodation

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure equitable opportunity applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at [e-mail].

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.