Partner, Human Resources Business

DPS•Denver, CO

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 and sustains partnerships between DPS schools and the Denver community. In partnership with DPS Central Office, the position provides coaching, support, and influence to help key clients deliver district solutions effectively. The role partners in strategy development and provides advice and consultative services to managers and employees. It supports central office leaders on a broad range of HR matters, develops and facilitates professional development for principals, contributes to HR policy and procedure development, and provides HR business partner support to key Central Office areas. The position also manages assigned staff and programs, collaborates with district and community stakeholders, and develops HR communications and change initiatives for employees. Applications will be received until November 10th; if the position is not filled by then, applications submitted after the deadline may be considered. Applicants must apply online through the Denver Public Schools job board. The salary range is $81,928–$98,314 annually. The position requires a permanent home address in Colorado while working with DPS.

Requirements

A 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 varied 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, including 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.
Lead for racial and educational excellence, work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity, and believe in and support 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.
Demonstrated knowledge of Oracle.
Previous experience in union environments.
Public education experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver end-to-end HR services to designated departments and functions.
Manage District activities engaging schools, businesses, community leaders, and organizations in collaborative efforts to improve student performance.
Cultivate and sustain partnerships between DPS schools and the Denver community.
Partner with DPS Central Office to provide coaching, support, and influence that enable key clients to deliver district solutions.
Partner in strategy development and provide advice and consultative services to managers and employees.
Advise and assist central office managers and directors on a broad range of human resources issues.
Plan and facilitate professional development for principals on leadership and human resources topics.
Identify gaps in HR policies and contribute to the development of new 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 central office employee achievement and performance.
Work collaboratively with the Superintendent’s Cabinet, staff, and community to attain district goals.
Create HR communications and change initiatives for employees.
Stay current on HR policies, benefits, information, and events.
Lead and participate as required in HR working groups involved in developing and promoting HR policy and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.