What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Business Partner - Temp position at City of Grand Prairie, TX?

Salary : $60,306.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Location : Grand Prairie, TX

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-00028

Department : Human Resources

Division : Administration

Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 27 / 2025 11 : 00 AM Central

Job Summary

Join our team as a temporary HR Business Partner! Under general direction, this position cultivates partnerships with management and employees to deliver value-added Human Resources related services that reflect the business objectives of the organization. This position performs a variety of detailed HR functions related to recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, wellness programs, recognition programs, HRIS administration, training and development, civil service promotional testing and other related functions. It is a strategic partner for all Human Resources activities providing excellent customer service and strategic resolution to issues facing our City employees, retirees, citizens, and vendors. Apply today with The City of Grand Prairie!

This is a Full Time position with Benefits with an end date of 09 / 30 / 2026

Essential Job Functions

This position has responsibilities that require exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Ability to provide a broad range of advisory services including but not limited to benefits, compensation, position classification, employment, training, wellness, and employee recognition to assigned city departments while maintaining a high level of expertise in assigned functional area.

Ability to respond to inquiries from employees and supervisors and facilitate solutions on matters including but not limited to policy interpretations, payroll issues, work related injuries, leave options, complaints, and retirement.

Ability to research, analyze and produce special projects on complex issues such as special pay categories, organizational design, and human resource best practices utilizing various analytical methods and preparing written reports and presentations.

Ability to provide consulting services on human resource related issues to assigned city departments while enhancing the role of the Human Resources Department as a strategic partner, administrative resource, and change agent.

Other areas of responsibility include but are not limited to unemployment claim management, timely response to open records requests, and completing payroll functions.

All other duties as assigned by a supervisor / manager within your department / division.

Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be :

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Bachelor's Degree required, with emphasis preferred in Human Resources Management, Business Management or related.

Experience : At least 3 years of experience in performing directly related Human Resources duties in any of the disciplines - benefits, wellness, recruitment, risk, and retirement or related. Show a demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work well under stress and high demand.

Licenses : Valid Class C Driver's License required

Certifications Required : SHRM, SPHR or IPMA-CP / SCP highly desirable.

Additional Information

Please note this is a TEMPORARY position :

Project Duration : The position is funded only through the project's completion date of September 30, 2026.

End of Project Employment : After the conclusion of the project, employment with the city will cease unless the individual applies for and is selected for a different, funded, and budgeted city position.

No Guaranteed Transition : There will not be a specific position created for any project employee to continue their employment after the project ends.

What is the highest level of Education obtained?

Some high school, no diploma or GED

High School Diploma / GED

Some College, no degree

Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)

Technical or Trade School (Completed)

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Doctorate Degree

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you understand that this is a temporary position?

Please select the certifications you currently possess, if any :

No current HR certification

Society of Human Resources Management Certified Profesional (SHRM-CP)

Society of Human Resources Management Senior Certified Profesional (SHRM-SCP)

Public Sector Human Resources Association - Certified Professional (PSHRA-CP)

Public Sector Human Resources Association - Senior Certified Professional (PSHRA-SCP)

Other

If you selected other, what other certification (s) do you possess?

How many years do you have in conducting, analyzing and presenting salary surveys, position reviews, reorganizations and subsequent recommendations to leadership?

No experience

Less than 1 year

1 year less than 2 years

2 years less than 3 years

3 years less than 4 years

4 years less than 5 years

Over 5 years of experience

How many years do you have in HRIS system data entry, payroll entry, data management, and troubleshooting system issues for your respective area RELATED TO HUMAN RESOURCES?

No experience

Less than 1 year

1 year less than 2 years

2 years less than 3 years

3 years less than 4 years

4 years less than 5 years

Over 5 years of experience

How many years do you have in pay plan administration review, assessment, design, and recommendations?

No experience

Less than 1 year

1 year less than 2 years

2 years less than 3 years

3 years less than 4 years

4 years less than 5 years

Over 5 years of experience

Have you worked for public sector (city, state or federal government)?

Compared to your current position and role, is this position :

An equivalent level to yours?

A higher level to yours?

A lower level to yours?

Give examples of current Excel functions you use frequently in your job functions to assess and analyze data. Explain how you use it as part of your role.

Tell me about an HRIS / HRMS system issue you faced and how you worked to identify and resolve it (or worked with a team to resolve it if you weren't the expert).

Tell me how your SPECIFIC Human Resources experience would directly relate to the roles and duties of this position that were posted, and why that expertise would benefit our team?

Provide an example of a salary survey, or similar recruitment project, you were responsible for. Concisely share the data evaluated, your steps for assessment and recommendations; as well as your strategy in communicating the assessment and / or results to your leadership team and / or the customer.

Required Question

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