PARTNER, HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking an HR Business Partner to deliver end-to-end HR services for designated departments. You will advise managers, develop policies, and coach principals to strengthen leadership and equity across the district.

You will collaborate with the central office, union partners, and the Superintendent’s Cabinet to implement district HR solutions, programs, and communication initiatives. A strong focus on operational excellence and community engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s or relevant work experience is required.
• Three (3) years experience as an HR Business Partner or related role.
• Experience reading, writing, and interpreting bargaining agreements and contracts.
• Extensive partnering and relationship building with various stakeholders required.
• Experience with HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Partners in strategy development; Provides advice and consultative services to managers and employees.
• Provide counsel and assistance to central office managers and directors on a broad range of human resource issues.
• Plan and facilitate professional development for principals on leadership and human resources topics.
• Identify gaps in existing HR policies and contribute to the development of new HR policies and procedures.
• Proactively consult, influence and negotiate with Trade Union Officials on local and Company wide issues.
• Provide HR Business Partner support to the key Central Office areas.
• Manage assigned staff and programs designed to improve the achievement and performance of central office employees.
• Work collaboratively with the Superintendent’s Cabinet, staff, and community to attain district goals.
• Create HR communication and change initiatives that go out to all employees from Human Resources.
• Maintain current on all aspects of HR policy, benefits, information or events.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Relationship building

Data analysis

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Oracle

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Call-center software

Oracle

Job description

About This Job

Responsible for end-to-end HR service delivery to designated departments / functions. Manages District activities which engage schools, businesses, community leaders and organizations in a collaborative effort to improve student performance. Cultivate, nurture and sustain partnerships between DPS schools and the Denver community. Work in partnership with DPS Central Office to provide coaching, support and influence that enable key clients to effectively deliver district solutions.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $81,928 - $98,314 annually. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do

• Partners in strategy development; Provides advice and consultative services to managers and employees.
• Provide counsel and assistance to central office managers and directors on a broad range of human resource issues.
• Plan and facilitate professional development for principals on leadership and human resources topics.
• Identify gaps in existing HR policies and contribute to the development of new HR policies and procedures.
• Proactively consult, influence and negotiate with Trade Union Officials on local and Company wide issues.
• Provide HR Business Partner support to the key Central Office areas.
• Manage assigned staff and programs designed to improve the achievement and performance of central office employees.
• Work collaboratively with the members of the Superintendent’s Cabinet, staff, and community to attain district goals.
• Create HR communication and change initiatives that go out to all employees from Human Resources.
• Maintain current on all aspects of HR policy, benefits, information or events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Minimum Bachelor's or relevant work experience is required.
• Three (3) year experience as an HR Business Partner or related role.
• Previous experience reading, writing, and interpreting bargaining agreements and contracts.
• Extensive partnering and relationship building with various stakeholders required.
• General exposure or experience to the full scope of HR functions. Strong interpersonal and customer-focused skills.
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills and program evaluative capabilities. Experience working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Experience with HRIS systems. Lead and participate as required in HR working groups involved in the development and promotion of HR policy and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize daily tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills including on-line and on-phone instructional skills.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and call-center software.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Oracle preferred.
• Knowledge of key strategies and trends in employee relations, labor relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, and other HR areas.
• Previous experience in union environments Prefer public education experience.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.