Senior Human Resources Business Partner

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement benefits including PER

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long

Life and AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

FMLA and PFML

11 Paid Holidays Annually

Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Job summary

Colorado Department of Revenue seeks an experienced Senior Human Resources Partner to bridge employee relations and labor-management partnerships. You will conduct fair investigations, facilitate conflict resolution, coach leaders, and help shape modern HR practices across the agency.

The role involves navigating statewide collective bargaining, providing training, and collaborating with legal teams to support compliant, equitable workplaces. Residency in Colorado is required.

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant professional experience in employee relations, labor relations, and investigations.
• Experience advising executive leadership on performance management and organizational culture.
• Knowledge of state government merit systems and collective bargaining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead workplace investigations and provide objective findings.
• Mediate disputes and coach managers to improve relations.
• Interpret and apply labor agreements and guide contract administration.
• Design and deliver trainings on labor relations and performance management.
• Collaborate with legal and DPA on complex matters and grievances.
• Track employment law changes and refresh internal policies for compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Investigations

Conflict resolution

Mediation

Coaching leaders

Education

SHRM-CP/SCP

PHR/SPHR

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us

The Department’s vision is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video!

As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Are you an experienced Employee and Labor Relations professional who thrives on solving complex challenges, fostering healthy workplace cultures, and guiding leaders at all levels toward positive solutions?

Join the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) as a Senior Business Partner (Human Resources Specialist IV). In this high-impact, consultative role, you will serve as a trusted advisor across key department divisions—bridging employee relations and labor-management partnerships. Whether you’re conducting fair and objective workplace investigations, facilitating conflict resolution, conducting training, navigating statewide collective bargaining agreements, or shaping modern Human Resources practices, your work will directly empower our teams and support a workplace grounded in trust, respect, and accountability.

If you are a collaborative problem-solver ready to make a meaningful, agency-wide impact in public service, we encourage you to bring your expertise to CDOR!

As a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, you will:

• Lead Workplace Investigations: Conduct fair, objective, and timely investigations into workplace concerns, policy violations, and discrimination or harassment complaints, wrapping up with clear, actionable findings.
• Resolve Disputes & Mediate: Serve as a neutral facilitator to help colleagues and leaders talk through conflict, resolve issues, and build positive working relationships.
• Coach Leaders & Managers: Partner directly with supervisors across the department, offering trusted advice on performance coaching, employee relations, and best practices.
• Navigate Union & Labor Agreements: Serve as the go‑to expert on our Statewide Partnership and Agency Side Agreement, helping assigned teams interpret and follow labor guidelines smoothly.
• Build & Lead Engaging Trainings: Create and deliver interactive training for teams and managers on topics like conflict resolution, labor relations, and performance management.
• Partner with State & Legal Experts: Collaborate closely with the Attorney General’s Office and Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA) on complex legal matters, grievances, and EEOC/CCRD claims.
• Keep Policies Current: Track changing employment laws and help refresh internal workplace policies to ensure our practices stay modern, fair, and compliant.
• Drive HR Improvements & Analytics: Work with HR dashboards and metrics to spot trends, streamline our everyday processes, and champion positive change across the agency.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H4G4XX Human Resources Specialist IV

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in employee relations, labor relations, and investigations.

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or professional experience in employee relations, labor relations and investigations equal to seven (7) years.

Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public Sector & Merit Systems: Professional HR experience within state or local government merit systems or unionized public agency environments.
• Workplace Mediation: Demonstrated experience facilitating dialogue and de‑scalating interpersonal disputes, with formal mediation certification or specialized training strongly preferred.
• Mentorship & Team Leadership: Proven background serving as a team lead, mentor, or senior advisor, guiding other HR professionals through complex Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) cases.
• Complex Workplace Investigations: Substantial experience independently conducting sensitive workplace investigations (discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and misconduct) and writing comprehensive investigative reports.
• Labor Relations & Collective Bargaining: Strong expertise interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements, managing grievances, and assisting with contract negotiations.
• Administrative Charges & Risk Mitigation: Track record of preparing formal agency position statements and responses to administrative charges (e.g., EEOC, CCRD), consulting with legal counsel to reduce organizational risk (as needed).
• Leadership Consultation & Coaching: Experience advising executive leadership and operational managers on performance management, employee counseling, and organizational culture.
• Training Design & Facilitation: Proven ability to design and deliver interactive training programs on labor-management relations, supervisor neutrality, conflict resolution, performance management, and employee relations.
• Process Improvement & HR Analytics: Familiarity with leveraging HR dashboards and data metrics to spot trends, streamline operating processes, and support change management initiatives.
• Technical & Professional Credentials: Professional HR or investigation certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR).
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Google-Workspace.

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.

Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver’s license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DOR uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees. DOR does not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas.

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use 'see resume' or 'see attached' statements on your application.
• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
• Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter
• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

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 resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. 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.

The Colorado Department of Revenue 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. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, [e-mail].

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.