Lead Employee Relations Business Partner

$77,910 - $116,866/Yr

City of San Antonio - San Antonio, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

San Antonio, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Lead Employee Relations Business Partner is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Human Resources office within assigned departments, ensuring compliance with City of San Antonio policies and procedures. This role serves as a liaison between departments and Human Resources, providing internal consulting to senior management to help achieve strategic goals. The position involves direct supervision of staff and requires a strong understanding of employee relations, recruitment, and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned staff and plan their work in a high-volume environment.
• Oversee and resolve complex employee relations issues as necessary.
• Perform functions of assigned staff, including employee relations, recruitment, and compensation.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the City's Human Resources function.
• Analyze trends and metrics to develop solutions and policies for client departments.
• Provide guidance on business unit reorganizations and workforce planning.
• Act as a liaison between department managers and union representatives.
• Conduct research and analyze data to determine occupational and market trends.
• Develop and implement Human Resources programs based on data analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources or a related field.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Four (4) or more years of experience in Human Resources with a focus on Employee Relations in a government organization.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP Certification.
• Supervisory experience.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid disability benefits
• Automatic participation in a pension program with a two-to-one match