Senior HR Business Partner- Recruiting

Largo•Largo, FL

11d•$69,118 - $110,594•Onsite

About The Position

Provides city-wide operational and field-level Human Resources support to management and supervisory staff, and to all employees in assigned departments, on complex issues arising in the areas of recruitment and staffing, benefits, risk management, and performance management. Serves as the primary administrator of the City’s recruitment and onboarding system and secondary administrator to the City’s benefits system. In collaboration with others working in Risk, works to minimize risk exposure and to ensure risk management programs are initiated effectively and meet the City's Human Resources needs. This position reports to the Human Resources and Benefits Supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, or directly related field
Five (5) years of professional generalist work experience (in the areas listed above)
Advanced level proficiency with business software such as spreadsheets, word processing, and database applications, and proprietary software or applicant tracking system
Advanced SHRM (SHRM-SCP) or HRCI (SPHR) certification is preferred
Valid Driver's License
Advanced knowledge of federal/state/local employment-related laws and regulations related to human resources, in addition to City policies, procedures, and provisions of collective bargaining unit agreements
Superior communication skills, both verbally and in writing, necessary to interact with staff at all levels of the organization, vendors, and the public, and facilitate effective presentations to a wide variety of audiences
Demonstrated ability to identify and learn concepts, competencies, systems, best practices, and execute a strategy for a successful implementation of new processes or programs
Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and understand data collected from a variety of sources and prepare summary reports
Demonstrated ability to partner with departments to help guide decision-making and offer proactive solutions, and manage multiple tasks with competing priorities
Serves as a team member who champions the City of Largo's values of integrity, collaboration, passion, and creativity
Collaborates with staff to establish trust to assist in achieving departmental business objectives and improve operational processes
Builds and sustains positive working relationships with internal and external customers by establishing trust and developing a professional and ethical reputation
Maintains security of sensitive and confidential employee information
Customer service orientation and ability to deal in a tactful, professional, and effective manner at all times
Excellent command of the English language, both verbally and in writing, for clear and transparent communications to all internal and external clients
Maintains the highest ethical and professional standards, including collaborative approach, team orientation, integrity, and creativity in all endeavors
Requires occasional driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software.
The work also requires proficiency with computer hardware and software programs, including word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database applications, internet applications, and database management.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, or directly related field
Advanced SHRM (SHRM-SCP) or HRCI (SPHR) certification

Responsibilities

Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values, and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance
Handles complex Human Resources issues arising in recruitment and staffing, risk management, and performance management city-wide
Serves as Workday Recruitment Administrator and On-boarding Administrator
Collaborates with hiring managers to develop a recruitment strategy for each vacancy to include a timeline, job posting, advertising, use of social media, development of interview questions, scoring tools, work-related exercises, etc.
Secures approval of job requisitions
Understands recruitment objectives and ensures the accuracy of job postings
Ensures updated processes reflecting mission, vision, and values are accomplished
Ensures online human resources content and recruitment information is accurate and up to date
Participates in the interview and selection process to ensure all necessary policies, procedures, and laws are followed
Ensures testing and assessment, when needed, are job-related and equitably and fairly conducted
Conducts training on human resources and risk topics, including but not limited to equal employment opportunity, recruitment/selection, workers' compensation, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Veterans' Preference, etc.
Provides customer service support to employees, vendors, and retirees regarding group benefits to include the City's various benefit programs, such as: Group Health & Welfare, Retirement, Wellness, and FMLA
Ensures accuracy and timeliness of benefit enrollment processes and status change administration in compliance with IRS guidelines, including benefit systems data entry and maintenance
Administers FMLA requests promptly while ensuring effective communication and collaboration with other stakeholders
Works to minimize risk exposure and ensure risk management programs are initiated effectively and meet the needs of the City from a Human Resources perspective, including, but not limited to, occupational health and workers' compensation programs, etc.
Coordinates post-offer processes for assigned areas: Orders post-offer physicals and job-related testing
Communicates with selected applicant regarding any questions and status updates
Ensures applicants have successfully completed all required background checks and physical testing
Coordinates onboarding appointment with hiring manager
Provides training to assigned staff on the City's Performance Management Policies, Programs, and Software (i.e., CWA, IAFF, PBA, and Non-Rep)
Provides expertise in the assigned department's organizational development needs
Provides customer service support to designated departments on the Performance Management software
Partners with departments to ensure best practices
Supports honest and transparent decision-making
Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same
Performs related work as required.
As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.