Description

Performs various professional, technical, and analytical work in employee relations, employee retention, team building, mediation, performance management, and other human resources-related areas. The HR Business Partner also coordinates with divisions to implement services, policies, and programs that will support a high performance workforce; is responsible for developing collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders and partners with others at all levels throughout the organization on strategies and programs to support the Sheriff’s Office mission and vision. Reports directly to the Sheriff’s Office HR Supervisor.

• Assists in the development of retention strategies and participates, leads, and/or organizes projects
  associated with retention.
• Assists in the delivery and facilitation of new hire orientation, employee recognition events, cultural
  enhancement activities, organizational effectiveness events, and special projects.
• Assists with the strategic initiatives of the Sheriff’s Office HR team including employee engagement,
  performance management, process improvements, and streamlining processes.
  In partnership with supervisors, provides coaching to employees to improve work relationships, increase
  productivity, and build trust and employee morale.
• Assists in delivering a high-quality employee experience beginning with onboarding and continuing through
  the employee’s first year and beyond
• Assists with tracking, monitoring, and analyzing data and metrics to recommend solutions and strategies to
  increase employee retention
• Researches and recommends creative solutions and ideas to support a meaningful employee experience
  Supports a strong communication strategy between employees and the leadership team that is timely,
  accurate, and relevant
• Acts as an internal consultant, by providing responsible, professional, and technical support and guidance to
  Sheriff’s Office employees and the leadership team, on HR issues including employee relations, coaching
  needs, training, and policy development/interpretation.
• Coaches and trains leadership on employee relations issues and performance improvement plans
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations matters by facilitating open conversations and/or conflict
  resolution techniques between managers/supervisors and employees
• Assists with or conducts effective, thorough, and objective employee relations investigations; prepares reports
  summarizing findings; and makes recommendations for appropriate action.
• May assist the recruitment team with recruitment processes by participating in interviews, attending job fairs,
  and supporting the onboarding process.
• Maintain compliance with pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• May perform special studies, projects, and tasks as assigned and required

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of progressive and diversified Human Resources experience, including a minimum of 1 year of directly related employee relations experience. 
• Knowledge of current Federal and State HR laws regarding Employee Relations Investigations is required. 
  Minimum one (1) year of experience performing employee relations investigations is required.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Human Resources Management or a related field preferred

Licenses/Certificates
Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Colorado Driver's License
SPHR/PHR, SHRM CP/SHRM SCP, or any other relevant certification desire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and highly skilled in state-of-the-art principles and practices of human resources 
• administration.
• Knowledge of and highly skilled in Microsoft 
  computer-based software applications (Word, 
  Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge of and highly skilled in navigating a variety of employee relation situations
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Superior change management skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to promote positive working relationships.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality