Boulder County Sheriff's Office · 11 hours ago
Human Resources Business Partner - Employee Relations
Boulder County, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $101K/yr
6+ years expBoulder County Sheriff's Office is seeking two Human Resources Business Partners specializing in Employee Relations to enhance workplace culture and support various departments. The role involves coaching, conflict management, policy implementation, and legal collaboration to ensure a positive and inclusive work environment.
Law Enforcement
Responsibilities
Employee Relations - Provide coaching assistance, conflict management guidance, disciplinary recommendations, and policy interpretation to all employees. Address complaints, coordinate investigations, and assist in fair, equitable, and timely resolution of conflicts
Policy Implementation - Educate employees on employee relations policies and procedures. Provide guidance on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee development
Documentation Integrity - Review, edit, and ensure the accuracy of disciplinary documents
Legal Collaboration - Work with the County Attorney's Office and HR Director on employment-related legal matters
Workplace Culture - Monitor and address workplace culture and climate, encouraging supervisors and managers to create positive and inclusive environments
Training Programs - Facilitate training on performance management and employee relations
Process Improvement - Conduct business process analysis and needs assessments to enhance efficiency
Data Analysis - Collect and analyze data on employee relations issues to identify trends and develop improvement strategies
Supports employees and supervisors with employee relations, performance management, coaching, and internal processes and policies
Provides technical Human Resources assistance to employees and the general public as needed
Reviews and implements process improvements with a racial equity lens
May serve as a neutral liaison for investigations related to harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other workplace conduct issues
Assists with disciplinary review, including editing disciplinary documents and coordinating data collection as well as reviewing and recommending personnel actions in the areas of hiring, discipline and termination of county staff
May participate in interview panels and guide hiring managers in the inclusive hiring process
May teach and guide supervisors in employee relations processes and learning opportunities
Completes special projects as assigned
Collaborates with the County Attorney's Office and HR leadership to navigate employment law issues and minimize risk
May present and/or teach policies and procedures or other content both virtually and in-person
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
Willing to travel to multiple locations on occasion, while maintaining a hybrid schedule
Performs related work, as required
May be reassigned during emergency situations
Qualification
Required
6 (six) years of combined education and experience in human resources or related field
2 years of human resources employee relations experience
Strong working knowledge of human resources principles and employee relations practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity, documentation, and respect
Strong conflict resolution, de-escalation, and mediation skills
Demonstrated emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive issues
Experience working across lines of difference with cultural humility and a racial equity lens
Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Analytical and strategic thinking skills to interpret data and inform decisions
Strong initiative, adaptability, and continuous improvement mindset
Experience conducting or supporting impartial workplace investigations
Demonstrated history of promoting and contributing to a positive workplace culture, especially within diverse teams
Must pass conditional post offer background check
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish
SHRM or HRCI Certification
HRIS experience
Experience working in a unionized or government setting
Experience in labor relations
Knowledge of employment and labor laws applicable to public sector environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook)
Experience supporting a hybrid work environment
Benefits
Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage.
Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
Breast feeding friendly-work environment
Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
Employee Assistance Program
PERA 401k
Social Security retirement plans
Additional Life and Disability Insurance
Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
County-paid tuition assistance
Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Free EcoPass
Hospital Indemnity
ID Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
Generous paid time off
Company
Boulder County Sheriff's Office
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is dedicated to providing effective and efficient public safety services to the residents and visitors of Boulder County, including the towns of Nederland, Superior, and Lyons.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase