Senior HR Business Partner

City of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Corpus Christi is seeking an experienced HR professional to provide centralized operations support to CCW staff. You will perform professional analytical and administrative duties to develop, implement, oversee, and evaluate HR procedures, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals.

The role involves serving as a senior liaison, assisting in strategic HR initiatives, recruitment support, compensation analysis, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required.
• Five (5) years of experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required; out-of-state candidates must obtain a Texas license within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior level liaison to ensure effective handling of pertinent HR related issues.
• Assist in development of strategic HR initiatives, activities, and programs for CCW.
• Perform intake and gather data for progressive discipline and investigations.
• Work closely with managers to advise on discipline process and provide coaching on personnel matters.
• Provide operational support and serve as liaison to ensure effective handling of HR initiatives and day-to-day goals.
• Screen applications, schedule interviews, participate on interview panels, and guide managers through recruitment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

Job description

Description

Overview

Provide centralized operations support to CCW staff by performing a variety of professional analytical and administrative duties to support HR functional areas such as developing, implementing, overseeing, and evaluating procedures and practices in assigned areas. Conducts policy research and analysis to maintain compliance and achieve the operational and strategic goals of a centralized Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior level liaison to ensure effective handling of pertinent HR related issues
• Assist in development of strategic HR initiatives, activities, and programs for CCW
• Perform intake and gather data for progressive discipline and investigations
• Work closely with managers to advise on discipline process and provide coaching on personnel matters
• Provide operational support and serve as liaison to ensure effective handling of issues, questions, and inquiries as they pertain to HR related initiatives, projects and day-to-day goals
• Screen applications, schedule interviews, participate on interview panels and guide managers through the recruitment process
• Partner with HR to plan and participate in hiring events
• Draft and finalize department memos, personnel action form, and related documents
• Provide support to managers for compensation analysis to ensure internal equity in job offers
• Conduct reference checks and review personnel files for internal candidates and provide recommendations to hiring managers
• Maintain the position control biweekly for CCW managers and ensure recruitment status is tracked on the report
• Work with managers to update and/or create job analysis questionnaires. Provide internal compensation analysis and provide recommendations regarding proposed organizational changes
• May be asked to perform additional duties, as assigned.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Exempt – Full-Time
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
• Five (5) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Preferred

• PHR or SHRM-CP Certification

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes
• Drug Screening: Yes
• Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.