City of Pittsburgh · 2 weeks ago
Human Resources Business Partner
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Pittsburgh is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support its merit-based hiring system and overall HR operations. The role involves collaborating with City departments to promote equitable hiring practices and providing guidance on employment laws and collective bargaining agreements.
Innovation Management
Responsibilities
Develops and administers HR and Civil Service policies, programs, and procedures in alignment with federal, state, and local laws (e.g., EEO, FLSA, ADA)
Researches, recommends, and implements personnel policies and practices that support the City's mission and values, ensuring compliance with employment laws and collective bargaining agreements
Provides documentation for and testimony in administrative hearings (e.g., Civil Service Commission, grievances, arbitrations)
Conducts job analyses to develop and maintain job descriptions, classifications, and announcements
Applies the City's compensation and classification system in job evaluations
Assesses job content and requirements to support accurate examinations and compensation alignment
Designs, develops. coordinates, and administers job-related Civil Service exams and assessments (written, performance, and oral)
Develops all exam and assessment timelines, coordinating with internal and external partners and vendors, ensuring stakeholder commitments fall within constraints imposed by CBAs, budgets, and resource allocations
Scores and validates examinations, ensuring only fair and relevant items are utilized
Reviews employment applications, preference points documentation, background files, etc., to assess qualifications
Prepares Civil Service eligibility lists and selection documentation according to Civil Service Statutes and relevant Collective Bargaining Agreements
Collaborates with the Training & Development team on citywide training programs
Delivers or facilitates employee training sessions, workshops, and development activities as needed
Serves as the HR & Civil Service liaison to multiple City departments
Advises employees, applicants, and the public on Civil Service procedures and employment opportunities
Prepares professional correspondence, reports, documentation, and promotional materials
Tests and implements Applicant Tracking System (ATS) updates and features to improve candidate pools and time to hire, trains department users, and develops user guides and documentation
Analyzes HR data from ATS and HRIS systems, conducts surveys, and prepares reports to support decision-making and improve employee selection and hiring processes
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of full-time experience in human resources/personnel administration related to the Position Duties listed (e.g., recruitment, testing, job evaluation, etc.)
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field
Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is six (6) years
Preferred
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
Company
City of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh was founded on November 27, 1758.
Founded in 1758Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alaina Plungin
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Asha Dasari
Human Resources Business Partner
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