PARTNER, HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

5d•$81,928 - $98,314

About The Position

Responsible for end-to-end HR service delivery to designated departments and functions. The role manages District activities that engage schools, businesses, community leaders, and organizations in collaborative efforts to improve student performance, and cultivates, nurtures, and sustains partnerships between DPS schools and the Denver community. In partnership with DPS Central Office, the role provides coaching, support, and influence to help key clients effectively deliver district solutions. The HR Business Partner supports Central Office managers and directors across a broad range of human resources matters, contributes to strategy and policy development, facilitates professional development for principals, and works with District leaders, employees, union officials, and community stakeholders to advance district goals. The position also manages assigned staff and programs intended to improve Central Office employee achievement and performance, and develops HR communications and change initiatives for employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.
Three years of experience as an HR Business Partner or in a related role.
Previous experience reading, writing, and interpreting bargaining agreements and contracts.
Extensive experience partnering and building relationships with various stakeholders.
General exposure to or experience with the full scope of HR functions.
Strong interpersonal and customer-focused skills.
Quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills and program evaluation capabilities.
Experience working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Experience with HRIS systems.
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize daily tasks.
Good verbal and written communication skills, including online and telephone instructional skills.
Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office products, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and call-center software.
Knowledge of key strategies and trends in employee relations, labor relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, and other HR areas.
Ability to lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community, while supporting all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Maintain a permanent home address in Colorado while working with DPS.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of Oracle preferred.
Previous experience in union environments.
Public education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner in strategy development and provide 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.
Consult, influence, and negotiate proactively with Trade Union Officials on local and company-wide issues.
Provide HR Business Partner support to key Central Office areas.
Manage assigned staff and programs designed to improve the achievement and performance of Central Office employees.
Work collaboratively with members of the Superintendent’s Cabinet, staff, and community to attain district goals.
Create HR communications and change initiatives distributed to all employees from Human Resources.
Stay current on HR policy, benefits, information, and events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Lead and participate as required in HR working groups involved in developing and promoting HR policies and procedures.