Human Resources Business Partner

City and County of Denver; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifetime pension

457B Retirement Plan

132 hours PTO in first year

11 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday

Education Refund Program (ERP)

Care Bank – 8 weeks Paid Family Leave

RTD Eco Pass

Health, dental and vision plans

Job summary

The City and County of Denver is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to perform HR activities including recruiting, onboarding, records management, leave administration, and compliance. The role requires discretion with sensitive information and the ability to work with attorneys, victim advocates, and staff.

Ideal candidates will have municipal HR experience, Workday expertise, and a detail-oriented approach to meet deadlines while supporting payroll, benefits, and budgeting processes.

Qualifications

• Three years of HR experience with a municipality or public sector.
• Experience with HRIS including Workday.
• Strong attention to detail and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and onboard employees; support offboarding.
• Maintain HR records and manage position data.
• Oversee leave administration and ensure compliance.
• Support budgeting for payroll and benefits.

Skills

HR Recruiting

Onboarding & Offboarding

Interviewing

HR Records Management

Leave Administration

Compliance & Reporting

Employee Relations

Payroll & Benefits Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, HR, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

About Our Job

The Denver District Attorney's Office mission is to professionally and competently prosecute crimes and investigate criminal activity on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado and to seek equal justice for all in the criminal justice system. The mission also includes the prevention and deterrence of crimes, supporting the well‑being of victims, participating in the community, being transparent and accountable, and improving the criminal justice system to provide fair alternatives to incarceration in appropriate cases.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The full pay range for this position is $68,773-$113,476/year based on your experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full‑time employees which include but is not limited to:

• A guaranteed life‑long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday
• Education Refund Program (ERP) – a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city
• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
• Free RTD Eco Pass
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location

This position reports on site at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St suite 5300 Denver, CO 80202.

What You’ll Do

We are currently seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to perform various HR activities, including employee recruiting, hiring and onboarding, HR record management, leave administration, and HR compliance. Candidates must be proactive, efficient, and capable of handling sensitive information with discretion. They must be able to ensure all HR operations are running smoothly and in compliance with office policies and regulations. The responsibilities for this position are, but not limited to:

• Employee Recruiting
• Employee Onboarding & Offboarding
• Interview Candidates
• HR Records & Position Management
• Leave Administration
• Compliance & Reporting
• Employee Relations Support
• Finance & Budget Payroll & Benefits Support

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and the Denver District Attorney’s Office to the next level.

Our ideal candidate possesses the following capabilities.

• At least three years of HR professional experience with a municipality
• Experience with HRIS including Workday
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness; complete work in a timely manner
• Ability to gain knowledge of specific database programs, records management programs
• Plan and organize work to meet established deadlines
• Be able to problem solve and interpret information while working independently
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, victim advocates, secretarial staff, collateral agencies, and crime victims

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of professional human resources experience.

Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post‑high school education.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Wednesday, October 21st.

Position Type

• Unlimited
• Salary Range $68,773.00 - $113,476.00
• Target Pay $68,773-$102,300/year based on experience and education

Agency Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re‑deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real‑time captioning via CART, or disability‑related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [e-mail] with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for Employment

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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