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City of Baltimore · 19 hours ago

HR Business Partner (NCS) - Department of Public Works

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$86K/yr - $137K/yr

5+ years exp

The City of Baltimore is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to lead the Department of Public Works' Employee & Labor Relations function. This role involves advising leadership on employee relations, managing grievances, and ensuring compliance with labor agreements while fostering a culture of fairness and accountability.

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Responsibilities

Advise DPW managers and supervisors on employee relations matters, disciplinary procedures, contract interpretation, and workplace compliance

Lead the agency’s response to grievances, administrative hearings, and arbitrations; represent the agency in collaboration with labor attorneys and City representatives

Partner with the Chief of Human Capital to implement consistent labor relations practices aligned with City policy and collective bargaining agreements

Conduct and/or coordinate investigations into employee complaints, workplace misconduct, and policy violations

Provide coaching to supervisors and managers in effective documentation and performance management strategies

Track labor relations trends, analyze case data, and prepare reports to support continuous improvement in employee relations

Supervise and support Human Resources staff involved in employee and labor relations functions

Assist in developing and delivering internal training programs related to HR policy, workplace conduct, and supervisory responsibilities

Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards

Qualification

Employee relationsLabor relationsGrievance proceduresHuman resources managementFederal employment lawsCoaching skillsInterpersonal skillsConflict resolutionWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university

Have five years of experience in progressive and strategic human resources management (as a generalist, specialist, or business partner)

Have an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Employees in this classification are encouraged to obtain and maintain professional human resources certification from a nationally recognized organization such as the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), or Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)

In-depth knowledge of employee and labor relations, grievance/arbitration procedures, and union contract administration

Strong understanding of Federal, State, and local employment laws and labor regulations

Demonstrated ability to resolve complex personnel issues with professionalism and discretion

Proven leadership and interpersonal skills in unionized environments

Excellent written and verbal communication, conflict resolution, and coaching skills

Experience interpreting policies and advising on disciplinary actions, investigations, and appeals