Human Resources Business Partner

The City of Sun Prairie is seeking a dynamic HR professional to partner with our leadership team and drive meaningful impact on our organization's performance  This position is responsible for work in the areas of recruitment/talent acquisition, department process improvement and automation, employee onboarding and engagement, wellness promotion, diversity/equity/inclusion initiatives, project research and policy implementation.

Bilingual Incentive Pay: $1.50 added to base pay for employees who meeting the minimum comprehension proficiency requirements in Spanish and Hmong.

• Assist in responding to requests for information and assistance from employees, applicants and the general public.
• Evaluate, monitor and adjust recruitment strategies; design and implement effective and efficient approaches for sourcing, recruitment, candidate evaluation, selection, and retention utilizing available technology.  Provide guidance on appropriate selection questions/tests and assists with conducting reference and background checks.
• Identify and attend career fairs which will provide a diverse group of qualified applicants.  Provide material to promote the benefits of living/working in the Sun Prairie area.
• Build and maintain partnerships with educational institutions and community agencies (including minority organizations) to assist with identifying applicants and providing appropriate training.
• Develop and conduct various employee and supervisory training programs.
• Coordinate various internship opportunities throughout the city.  Provide assistance with recordkeeping and evaluation of programs.  Schedule activities to promote and recognize programs and participants.
• Develop and expand electronic onboarding processes to meet each department's needs.  Prepare, review, and update position descriptions; assists in the administration of the compensation program and monitoring of the performance evaluation program.  Serve as the administrator of HR electronic solutions such as, but not limited to, HRIS, online applicant tracking/recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Ensures completion of background checks prior to extending an offer of employment and coordinate post-offer medical exams.
• Track and enter pay adjustments to employee records based upon bargaining unit contracts, nonunion pay plans and various pay policies.
• Coordinate the Employee Job Evaluation Committee and job evaluation process, seeking input from employees and managers and guiding the committee in conducting job analyses.  Document process and may present information to the Personnel Committee.
• Coordinate the Employee Safety Oversight Committee by facilitating department safety audits and updates to policies.  Organize annual audio testing, respirator medical evaluations and other safety compliance activities.
• Process workers compensation claims, coordinating information with insurance carrier and answering employee questions.
• Maintain and improve website content and other electronic communication for the division.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of personnel policies and procedures, programs, functions and activities that promote diversity and equity (e.g. performance review/employee development, diversity initiatives, etc.).
• Coordinate employee engagement activities including blood drives, United Way campaign, services awards, safety & wellness committee initiatives and other activities as assigned

A bachelor’s degree in human resources administration, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related field with educational emphasis in talent acquisition/retention, psychology, and employment law. Two years of progressively responsible recent HR work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability, and skills:

Knowledge of

• Requires knowledge and skill in the application of HR principles, practices, objectives, methods, techniques, laws, and regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office suite applications and comfort working with various software including website design, records retention, online employment application/onboarding systems, calendar and email systems.

Ability to

• Ability to work autonomously, in team/collaborative environments, and cross-functionally with other departments/divisions.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and handle information with discretion.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with diverse populations at all levels of the organization, outside vendors/client representatives/peers and the public, and ability to relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.

Skill in

• Requires skill in listening, critical thinking, problem analysis and problem solving; written/verbal communication skills; ability to tailor the message, context, and mode of communication to the audience; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and self-identify organizational, departmental, and individual priorities.
• Must possess skill in monitoring one’s own work to ensure quality, accuracy, and thoroughness; sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority; ability to think strategically, commit to innovation and continuous process improvement, and work collaboratively within the organization.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed mostly in an office setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Salary : $70,678 - $73,486