HR Business Partner

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Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the field of Human Resources? Do you have experience in multiple areas of HR, including recruitment, retention, and developing others? Continue reading about a phenomenal opportunity to join a fun and talented HR team.

The City of Olathe is looking for an experienced HR generalist who has strong communication and organizational skills with a passion for providing exceptional customer service. This opportunity is full-time with a great benefits package, including an on-site Wellbeing Center that provides free services to employees and dependents covered through the City's health plan. We offer both the KPERS defined benefit pension plan and voluntary 457 retirement savings plan, educational reimbursement, and a great wellness program. Check out the full benefit details online .

The City of Olathe's culture is one focused on learning and growth and maximizing the strengths and talents of our employees. This position is part of a three-level career progression of HR Business Partner I, II, and III. The successful candidate will be hired into the the appropriate level based on demonstrated knowledge, experience, and skills according to this structure. Starting pay for an HR Business Partner I is $60,320 annually, for an HR Business Partner II is $64,480, and for an HR Business Partner III is $75,920.

Apply today to start your journey towards a rewarding career full of growth potential and opportunities to positively influence the experience of City of Olathe employees!

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The HR Business Partner II performs a variety of confidential and complex human resources duties in support of their assigned departments, requiring strong expertise in multiple areas of HR services. In addition to recruitment and selection activities, the HR Business Partner II provides guidance and support for managers in HR topic areas, provides training to both employees and supervisors, and may specialize in one or more areas of HR services.This position is part of a three level career progression of HR Business Partner I, II, and III.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert in the recruitment process; provides support and training for hiring managers in the recruitment process to guide them towards processes and strategies that best support current and future hiring needs for each opening; creates job requisitions and job postings; completes applicant screening, reference screening, and coordinates job offers, pre-employment screening, I-9 verifications, and completion of new employee forms; stays current on the latest methods for successful recruitment and onboarding of a diverse and successful team; works as a team with other subject matter experts to create and maintain the City’s employer brand through a variety of channels, including social media and career fairs.
  
• Completes investigations and provides work team support for routine and common topics typically with limited coaching and support from other members of the HR team; coordinates and participates in investigations involving more advanced, sensitive, or complex concerns with HR Leadership leading the process.
  
• Provides support to work teams to distribute information and documents; supports or leads a variety of activities in support of exceptional employee experiences; coordinates with subject matter experts for employment needs in specialty areas in response to calls, emails, and in person inquiry; serves as a consultant to managers in a variety of HR service areas such as compensation, retention, onboarding, and building a productive work culture.
  
• Completes, submits, and processes transactions related to employee changes such as promotions, new hires, transfers, pay changes, and supervisor changes; provides support and coordinates reclassification and hiring requests for designated work areas; reviews internal equity and market salary information to provide recommendations.
  
• Conducts training for employees and supervisors in collaboration with subject matter experts.
  
• Completes special projects in a variety of different areas, both HR as well as other potential topic areas.
  
• Provides training and supports the development of other HR employees.
  

Qualifications

Experience : Three or more years of increasingly responsible experience working in HR related services. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), customer service and communication skills are also required. Must be proficient in all aspects of the recruitment process, basic compensation practices, and comfortable navigating common employment matters.

Education : A b achelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, business administration or other related areas of study is required. Education can be substituted with equivalent and directly related experience.

Licenses & Certifications: PHR, SHRM-CP, IPMA-CP certification is preferred.

Language: Proficiency with verbal and written English language required. Additional proficiency with Spanish and American Sign Language preferred.

Environmental or Physical Demands: None

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• City of Olathe

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