Human Resources Business Partner
Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Human Resources Business Partner
Are you a human resources professional with experience advising leaders and individual contributors on employment-related questions and issues? Are you energized by opportunities to build collaborative relationships across business functions to support efforts related to strategic workforce planning, performance management, training and development, and process improvements? If so, this may be the opportunity for you! As a
Human Resources Business Partner , you will be a main point of contact for leadership to implement HR solutions to business issues and initiatives while leveraging various information sources to determine action and understand potential future implications. You will oversee and assist with the day-to-day delivery of HR services and the resolution of issues in partnership with organizational customers. You will be responsible for fostering positive relationships between leadership and employees by addressing concerns, investigating complaints, mediating conflicts, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and providing guidance to both employees and leadership on company policies and procedures. What Else Will You Be Doing? Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to customers regarding employment issues, including employee relations functions Advise and coach management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity Provide coaching and support to managers to facilitate the positive resolution of employee situations, including performance improvement, corrective actions, terminations, appeal hearings, and unemployment claims Analyze employment-related complaints and conduct investigations to include establishing scope, recording witness statements, and generating detailed, comprehensive investigative findings reports Monitor and assist with the interpretation and enforcement of policies and procedures Support compensation compliance by consulting with compensation SME's, legal, and leadership; develop documentation in partnership with leadership to support position reclassification requests Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs and recommend improvements to enhance the employee experience Project work, including but not limited to: Development and delivery of training on HR related initiatives Program ownership and support to include mentoring initiatives, employee surveys, succession planning initiatives, apprenticeship programs, organizational changes/restructures Compliance initiatives to include CORA (Colorado Open Records Act) and audit responses Ownership and editing of policy documents, seeking guidance from SME's Facilitate FAIR Shake and Office Hearing appeal meetings, including preparation work as required Who You Are A candidate with a strong balance of analytical and problem-solving skills, who is able to: communicate complex ideas and demonstrate an ability to positively influence at all levels in the organization demonstrate competence in making timely, effective, principles-based decisions and recommendations partner with HR leadership and organizational leadership to navigate business concerns; partner with employees to navigate employee concerns; partner with other business partners and department SME's on project work and on customer concerns develop respectful and productive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries Additionally, you must offer experience, ideally at least 7 years, serving as a trusted advisor working in a Human Resources role as a Business Partner, Generalist, or Employee Relations Specialist. A bachelor's degree (or greater) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field, and a SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred. The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 42A, 42B, 36B,36P1, 36P2, 36P3, 36P4, 37F1, 37F2, 37F3, 37F4, 3S032, 3S052, 3S072, 3S0X2, PN, PS, 9644, 9680, 3402, 3404, 3406, 3408 Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Sedentary Work - Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment. Our Commitment to Our Employees
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program. Time Off to Recharge Vacation Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure Personal Leave 3 days per year Paid Holidays 12 paid holidays per year Sick Leave 12 days per year for personal or family health needs Vacation Buy Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually Health & Wellness Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP Financial & Retirement Security Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs Additional Support Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness
Are you a human resources professional with experience advising leaders and individual contributors on employment-related questions and issues? Are you energized by opportunities to build collaborative relationships across business functions to support efforts related to strategic workforce planning, performance management, training and development, and process improvements? If so, this may be the opportunity for you! As a
Human Resources Business Partner , you will be a main point of contact for leadership to implement HR solutions to business issues and initiatives while leveraging various information sources to determine action and understand potential future implications. You will oversee and assist with the day-to-day delivery of HR services and the resolution of issues in partnership with organizational customers. You will be responsible for fostering positive relationships between leadership and employees by addressing concerns, investigating complaints, mediating conflicts, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and providing guidance to both employees and leadership on company policies and procedures. What Else Will You Be Doing? Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to customers regarding employment issues, including employee relations functions Advise and coach management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity Provide coaching and support to managers to facilitate the positive resolution of employee situations, including performance improvement, corrective actions, terminations, appeal hearings, and unemployment claims Analyze employment-related complaints and conduct investigations to include establishing scope, recording witness statements, and generating detailed, comprehensive investigative findings reports Monitor and assist with the interpretation and enforcement of policies and procedures Support compensation compliance by consulting with compensation SME's, legal, and leadership; develop documentation in partnership with leadership to support position reclassification requests Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs and recommend improvements to enhance the employee experience Project work, including but not limited to: Development and delivery of training on HR related initiatives Program ownership and support to include mentoring initiatives, employee surveys, succession planning initiatives, apprenticeship programs, organizational changes/restructures Compliance initiatives to include CORA (Colorado Open Records Act) and audit responses Ownership and editing of policy documents, seeking guidance from SME's Facilitate FAIR Shake and Office Hearing appeal meetings, including preparation work as required Who You Are A candidate with a strong balance of analytical and problem-solving skills, who is able to: communicate complex ideas and demonstrate an ability to positively influence at all levels in the organization demonstrate competence in making timely, effective, principles-based decisions and recommendations partner with HR leadership and organizational leadership to navigate business concerns; partner with employees to navigate employee concerns; partner with other business partners and department SME's on project work and on customer concerns develop respectful and productive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries Additionally, you must offer experience, ideally at least 7 years, serving as a trusted advisor working in a Human Resources role as a Business Partner, Generalist, or Employee Relations Specialist. A bachelor's degree (or greater) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field, and a SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred. The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 42A, 42B, 36B,36P1, 36P2, 36P3, 36P4, 37F1, 37F2, 37F3, 37F4, 3S032, 3S052, 3S072, 3S0X2, PN, PS, 9644, 9680, 3402, 3404, 3406, 3408 Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Sedentary Work - Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment. Our Commitment to Our Employees
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program. Time Off to Recharge Vacation Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure Personal Leave 3 days per year Paid Holidays 12 paid holidays per year Sick Leave 12 days per year for personal or family health needs Vacation Buy Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually Health & Wellness Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP Financial & Retirement Security Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs Additional Support Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness