Senior Human Resource Business Partner

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

6d • $80,217 - $106,288

About The Position

We're looking for a detail-oriented and people-focused Senior Human Resource Business Partner focused on compliance, employee relations and, serving as the HR team’s central liaison for DPL’s Labor Relations. Think of yourself as a strategic partner and primary subject matter expert who is crucial to ensuring our labor relations practices are consistent, equitable, and align with the DPL's core values. Act as the primary HR point of contact for labor relations that holds strategic partnerships with the City and County of Denver. Serve as the primary internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) and point of contact for CBA and union-related questions, ensuring consistent, accurate, and equitable application across the agency. Manage the full CBA lifecycle, including conducting objective complex workplace investigations, handling grievances, and preparing for negotiations and arbitrations. Consult with management on complex employee relations and policy issues to enhance organizational effectiveness, while ensuring the equitable application of employment law. Leverage HR analytics and industry research to recommend data-driven human capital initiatives with measurable returns on investment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, human resources, or related field
• 5 years of professional human resources experience
• Passion for people focused human resources, with a proven record of emphasis on inclusive, equitable, compassionate approaches to all core HR functions, including employee relations, talent management, and employee experience.
• Developed skills in coaching managers, facilitation, conflict resolution and relationship management
• Passion for resolving complex workplace issues, and bring a calm, thoughtful presence to sensitive situations
• Responsible for the equitable application of employment law and company policies within the workplace and will serve as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues, act as an employee champion, and drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement and organizational effectiveness
• Conducts assessments, gap analysis, and strategy development for individual learning and organizational development.
• Demonstrates continuous effort at agency/organizational level to improve business operations, decrease turnover, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to influence quality customer service.
• Regarded as an exceptional communicator and able to influence a broad and diverse range of stakeholders through effective relationships, verbal, and written communication
• Skilled in objective investigations, grievance handling, and preparing for arbitration proceedings
• Demonstrated expertise in Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) lifecycle management, including a proven record of effectively managing a high volume of CBAs across multiple union partners, handling grievances, and preparing for negotiations, arbitrations, and disciplinary hearings
• Takes a data-driven approach to recommending impactful human capital initiatives that have measurable returns on investment, including regularly conducting industry research and applying findings to recommendations
• Strong sense of professionalism and proven ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive and private information

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent HR related certification
• Direct experience with the full lifecycle of labor relations, including negotiating, implementing, and providing expert consultation on collective bargaining agreements CBAs
• Direct experience with complex workplace investigations and employee relations, especially in public sector
• State, local, or municipal government human resources experience
• Workday experience

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for labor relations that holds strategic partnerships with the City and County of Denver.
• Serve as the primary internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) and point of contact for CBA and union-related questions, ensuring consistent, accurate, and equitable application across the agency.
• Manage the full CBA lifecycle, including conducting objective complex workplace investigations, handling grievances, and preparing for negotiations and arbitrations.
• Consult with management on complex employee relations and policy issues to enhance organizational effectiveness, while ensuring the equitable application of employment law.
• Leverage HR analytics and industry research to recommend data-driven human capital initiatives with measurable returns on investment.
• Act as the primary HR liaison to the Chief Equity and Strategy Officer (CESO), partnering closely on the strategic creation and implementation of CBAs to ensure alignment with the agency’s commitment to inclusive, equitable, and compassionate employment practices
• Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive CBA and labor relations training programs for organizational leaders to ensure consistent, accurate, and equitable application of agreements across the agency
• Serve as the primary internal subject matter expert and point of contact for all CBA and union-related questions, ensuring all agreements are current, documented, and clearly communicated
• HR program advocacy including but not limited to communicating the business value of HR initiatives and managing HR program rollout to minimize business disruption
• Advocates for employees by ensuring fair and consistent HR practices, addressing concerns, and maintaining a positive and welcoming work environment
• Analyzes employee relations data and trends to proactively identify potential issues and recommend preventative strategies

Benefits

• Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan for Life (employee contributes 8.45%, employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan
• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year), 4 paid wellness days, and 12 paid holidays
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Enhanced Work/Life Balance: Employee Assistance Program (6 counseling sessions per year, legal assistance, financial counseling, discounted recreation center passes), Employee Volunteer Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees