Human Resources Business Partner - Term Limited

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT COLORADO RESIDENTS. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Human Resources Operations and Strategy, Division of Human Resources (HR), provides centralized human resources services to the general public, applicants, managers, and employees of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Consultation services include: benefit administration; compensation; equity, diversity and inclusion; employee relations; HR policy development; job analysis; job evaluation and classification; organizational development; New Employee Orientation; performance management; interpretation of CDHS HR policy, state personnel rules, state and federal employment laws; progressive discipline; records management; recruitment; responding to grievances, appeals, charges of discrimination; reorganization issues; retention; selection and selection appeals; settlement advice; strategic planning and overall HR guidance to CDHS managers, supervisors and employees. This is a TERM LIMITED position for 3 years. It requires a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 2 days in the office and a maximum of 3 days remote work. The office location can be in Denver, Pueblo, or Grand Junction. Work arrangements are subject to change.

Requirements

Six (6) years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition, Employee and Labor Relations, and/or Job Evaluation OR A combination of related education Human Resources, Business Administration, Workforce Development, Employment Law, Organizational Management, Legal Studies, Labor Studies or related field and Experience in Talent Acquisition, Employee and Labor Relations, and/or Job Evaluation equal to six (6) years
Must be able to report to: An office location in one (1) of these three (3) areas: Denver, Pueblo, or Grand Junction.
Must pass the State Personnel Certification Program for Job Evaluation and the Selection Process.
Must pass a standard background check: CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), and drug screen (commercial Driver’s license).
Requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose that information on the application, explain why it should not disqualify them, and provide their employee number from prior State employment.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication skills.
State of Colorado experience.
Excellent interpersonal and people skills with the ability to interact with multiple program leaders at many different levels.
Ability to have strong analytical skills and can research and analyze data to understand employee relations and recruitment trends.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to pivot and organize priorities.
Ability to adapt to business needs with ease.
Ability to meet and negotiate with leaders supporting positive pathways to support the business need.
Demonstrated experience with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, statutes, and rules.
Relevant years of State service experience.
Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process. Part-time relevant years of State service will be prorated.
Relevant years of State service will be considered as a preferred qualification and given the weight of at least 15% of the overall score under the process.

Responsibilities

Acts as an internal consultant by analyzing and recommending human resource solutions for issues identified within assigned programs and client groups.
Consults with program leaders and guides employee relations concerns by using local, state, and federal laws, in addition to State Personnel Board Rules, Partnership Agreements, and Side Entity Agreements.
Coaches and provides counseling to agencies in a variety of platforms: one-on-one training, attending program leader meetings, and facilitating CDHS Open Houses.
Works with supervisor, manager, and/or the Attorney General’s office on personnel matters that are complex in nature and that may need additional support for guidance on program decision-making.
Manages work through the E&LR Case File Management process and is responsible for keeping cases up-to-date.
Advises and consults with assigned clients on job evaluation and position description development by implementing a formal process for evaluating the work performed in CDHS positions, determining the correct job classification, and updating/reviewing position descriptions to include: union designation, line staff authority, conditions of employment, FLSA status, and background requirements.
Provides management with data pertaining to Staff, Senior, and Leading Authorities in CDHS.
Consults on business unit restructure, workforce planning, and succession planning.
Conducts training for CDHS leadership and staff on job evaluation, position description requirements, and best practices.
Provides ongoing coaching and mentoring based on client needs.
Administers recruitment processes, including assessment and selection of candidates, employing industry best practices in alignment with applicable board rules and regulations.
Provides recruitment counsel and guidance to hiring managers.
Uses applicant tracking system (NeoGov) to track and manage applicants through the selection process.
Administers Talent Acquisition (TA) and recruitment processes in alignment with organizational objectives, initiatives, and culture.
Spearheading designated recruitments, this role demands a comprehensive comprehension of HR best practices and business acumen to efficiently achieve customer objectives.
Navigates technical tracking systems, including but not limited to Neogov, eClearance, CPPS/HRDW, and applicable spreadsheets to manage recruitment and process a hire.
Provides consultation to ensure adherence to relevant rules, regulations, laws, and established processes, thereby ensuring compliance while navigating the recruitment process.
Other duties as assigned.
Provide backup support to other HR team members as necessary.
Manage the HRIS personnel action process throughout the life cycle.

Benefits

PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.