Human Resources Business Partner/Senior Human Resources Business Partner - Talent Acquisition

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Human Resources Business Partner/Senior Human Resources Business Partner connects with City management, department representatives, and employees to ensure the organization’s ability to attract, retain, and support a high-performing, inclusive workforce. This position is responsible for performing a wide range of Human Resource generalist duties including recruitment and promotional testing, position classification, total compensation analysis, employee and labor relations, personnel policy administration, and organizational development projects.

In addition to these core responsibilities, this position also serves as the team’s lead for Talent Acquisition strategy and process improvement. This includes supporting Citywide recruitment efforts, identifying and implementing best practices in marketing and outreach, collaborating with internal partners to enhance the candidate experience, and contributing to the City’s employer brand through digital and event-based strategies. The individual in this role will help train and support hiring supervisors and interview panels, coordinate a cross-departmental recruitment committee, and use data to evaluate and evolve recruitment processes.

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must attach a cover letter and resume (maximum of two pages for each document) to the online application at the time of submittal. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Human Resources Department, which is to provide STAR service - Safe, Trustworthy, Aligned, and Respectful.

Every employee is accountable to:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and builds trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities; and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Maintain a strong organizational perspective while exercising sound judgment and a high degree of autonomy in HR functions
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including listening, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both verbal and written forms, including the ability to prepare thorough reports and training materials
• Evaluate complex data and circumstances to develop actionable plans, improve processes, and support informed decision-making
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City departments, applicants, professional partners, and community stakeholders
• Promote and support inclusive, values-driven hiring by designing and facilitating recruitment processes that prioritize equity and transparency
• Create and deliver training and resources for hiring managers and interview panels to support consistent, compliant, and effective hiring practices
• Analyze recruitment data and trends (e.g., time to fill, candidate diversity, source effectiveness) to recommend improvements and enhance strategies
• Collaborate with DEI, Outreach, and Communications teams to support employer branding, recruitment marketing, and outreach initiatives
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and alignment with the City’s strategic goals, SPIRIT values, and STAR service culture in all work

Leadership/Supervisory - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive
• Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do
• Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some
• Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
Performs a wide range of general Human Resources functions:

• Leads recruitments and promotional testing processes from requisition through offer
• Advises departments on classification, compensation, and salary equity
• Provides guidance on personnel policy and employment law compliance
• Partners with management and employees on employee relations issues and workplace concerns
• Supports investigations and disciplinary processes in collaboration with HR and legal teams

Serves as the department’s lead for Talent Acquisition initiatives:

• Supports Citywide strategies to enhance and streamline recruitment, onboarding, and candidate experience
• Partners with the DEI team, HR Outreach Coordinator, and Communications team to promote inclusive outreach and effective employer branding
• Coordinates and facilitates the City's cross-departmental recruitment committee
• Designs and delivers training to hiring supervisors and interview panels on equitable and effective hiring practices
• Maintains the City’s Careers presence on platforms such as LinkedIn and ensures the employment website remains current and candidate-friendly
• Researches and recommends recruitment marketing strategies for hard-to-fill roles or priority vacancies
• Attends and promotes department attendance at job fairs and outreach events in partnership with the HR Outreach Coordinator
• Analyzes hiring data to assess outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Maintains professional certification or ongoing training in Talent Acquisition best practices

Contributes to department projects and continuous improvement efforts:

• Participates in policy review, updates, and implementation
• Leads or assists with HR-related initiatives such as onboarding, process redesign, or employee engagement
• Uses data, stakeholder feedback, and best practices to inform recommendations and innovations

Maintains regular and punctual attendance Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required :

• Graduation from an accredited four (4)-year college or university with course work in human resource management or related field
• Minimum two (2) years of human resources administrative experience with an emphasis on Talent Acquisition
• Working knowledge of office practices, procedures, and methods, including knowledge and proficiency of computer word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Excellent human relations skills, analytical skills, conflict management skills, written and oral communications skills, a strong participative management orientation, and a strong detail and results-oriented style

Preferred :

• Human Resources experience in a public organization or municipal government
• Knowledge in the use of HRIS and ATS systems
• Certification in PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-CP, IPMA-SCP or others
• Process Improvement training and/or certification

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner includes a minimum of three (3) years as a Human Resources Business Partner or related experience and proficiency in all Human Resources Business Partner duties.
Physical Requirements
Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for:

• Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods
• Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder, and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material, and supplies
• Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling and lifting of up to ten (10) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional pushing and/or pulling and lifting of up to 25 pounds with dollies and carts

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is constantly performed indoors. This is primarily sedentary office work. Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed. Exposure to periods of high activity and high stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.
Required Materials and Equipment
Personal computer, typewriter, 10-key, telephone, fax machine, photocopy machine, calculator, postage meter, files, laminator, paper shredder, laser disc reader/printer, scanner, and other standard office equipment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, credit check, and education verification
• Drug screen
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, on the job injury, and administrative reasons
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 to 4 years - 60%
• 4 to 5 years - 80%
• Over 5 years - 100%
• For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

• 303-658-2150

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