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.

• 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.

Starting Pay $33.98 - $35.33 per hour.

Full Benefits including WRS; Health, Dental, Vision available; Vacation, Holiday, Sick, Paid Parental & Caregiver Leave; Life Insurance; Pet Insurance to purchase

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.

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.

Apply Online at the City of Sun Prairie website. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 608-825-1174 or HumanResources@cityofsunprairie.com.

The City of Sun Prairie is committed to advancing equity, honoring our diverse identity, and creating an inclusive culture. These serve as our guiding principles every day in all that we do. Keep us accountable to this mission and join us in this commitment to a thriving Sun Prairie, as you live, work, and play.

Application deadline is April 28, 2025.