HR Business Partner II - Human Services-Hybrid Work Model

Company: Arapahoe County
Location: Aurora
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

***This position is required to be in the office 3 days a week at a minimum****
***While the full salary range for this position is $74,877.40 - $119,610.14, the anticipated hiring range is $74,877.40 - $97,243.90.

Our Mission: - Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence, and stability of individuals and families.

Our Vision: -To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two-Generation approach)

ACDHS -uses an integrated Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to address all of the basic human services needs of the entire family unit. The 2Gen approach begins with a mindset focused on family-centered program design and continues with the alignment of services and resources within the department as well as across multiple organizations, resulting in coordinated services to children and adults together (family) in order to create long-term stability and sustainability.

The 2Gen approach builds well-being for families by focusing equally and intentionally on high-quality services in five areas of focus: early childhood education, adult education and employment pathways, economic security, health and well-being and social capital. This approach will help us achieve our core mission of breaking the generational cycle of poverty, preventing neglect and abuse, and building strong communities.
The HR Business Partner II partners with the Department of Human Services leadership and management team to provide HR consultation, support, and execution of HR strategies to ensure the successful acquisition, development and retention of high-quality talent. -

• Serve as a liaison and internal consultant to assigned divisions within Human Services to develop strategic business partnerships by coaching, counseling, providing facilitated conversations and conducting internal investigations.
• Leads special projects, as assigned by the Human Resources Manager or Human Services Director, that fall under the complete HR umbrella and may be related to compensation, retention, employee relations, etc. -
• Partners with all levels concerning employee relations issues, reviews documentation and provides recommendations.
• Leads strategic efforts to improve culture, processes, programs, workflows and create department efficiencies. - -
• Performs workforce research and analysis to ensure that HR priorities are fully aligned with overall trends, challenges, and shifts in workforce demographics. -Make recommendations for short- term and long- term processes, systems and solutions. -
• Provides technical support and guidance to assigned departments for all related policy/practice questions and requirements. -
• Provides recommendations and feedback concerning development and interpretation of Human Resources/ Human Services policies and related procedures; updates and formulates policies/procedures as necessary.
• Assists with strategic initiatives of the HR Dept including performance management, process improvements, and streamlining efforts.
• Ensures HR processes and practices are compliant with applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Maintains network of resources in the external market to obtain information, comparable policies and maintain competitiveness. -REQUIREMENTS:Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Self-driven: motivated by achieving high results, persistent in completing responsibilities by deadlines and with managing multiple priorities, operates with personal accountability and displays strong commitment to making improvements and achieving positive outcomes. - -
• Self-initiative: Must be able to tackle problems, take independent action, seek out new responsibilities, act on opportunities, generate new ideas and supports change.
• Decision Making/Judgement: Ability to recognize problems and respond accordingly, gather -information and sorts through complex details, identify root causes, and make solid, supported decisions while communicating effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills: Has good listening skills, builds strong relationships, is flexible/open-minded, negotiates effectively, solicits feedback, and handles constructive criticism.
• Communication: Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
• Creativity/Innovation: Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages innovation, solves problems creatively.
• Organizational Savvy: Operates within the organization's formal and informal structures, builds allies and relationships across departments, uses allies to build consensus and create results, is appropriately diplomatic, understands others' roles and perspectives, can sell projects and ideas across the organization
  Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG): -Accountability - - - - -Accessibility - - - - - - - Inclusivity - - - - - - - - Integrity
  
  Education and Experience: -
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
  • 3 years of progressive HRPB experience, including employee relations
  • Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.
    Preferred Education and Experience:
    • Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite
      Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:
      • Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check. -
        Post-Employment Requirements: -
        • Will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.
          WORK ENVIRONMENT: -
          • Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.
            PHYSICAL DEMANDS: -The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.
            • Spend 80% of the time sitting and 20% of the time either standing or walking.
            • Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
            • Occasionally use a cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
            • Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
            • Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
            • Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
            • Visual capacity enabling constant use of computers or other work-related equipment.
              Below, please list any special physical demands associated with this position. For instance, exposure to hazardous environments, blood borne pathogens, extreme heat/cold, use of power equipment or machinery, wearing of PPE (personal protective equipment). -
              
              Definitions:Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.
              Some positions may qualify for the -Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: -https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch
              
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              https://arapahoeco.gov/Human%20Resources/Work%20for%20Arapahoe%20County/Privacy%20Act%20Statement.pdf
              
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              Compensation details: 36-57.5 Hourly Wage
              
              
              
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