HR Business Partner

Description

TMRS Overview

TMRS is a statewide public retirement system that provides retirement, disability, and death benefits to more than 230,000 employees, retirees and their beneficiaries of 940 participating Texas cities. TMRS’ investment staff manages more than $43 billion in Trust Fund assets.

Position Duties/Responsibilities  

The HR Business Partner reports to the Human Resources Director and is responsible for aligning TMRS business objectives with human resources policy and practices to deliver value-added service to managers and staff. You will work with highly motivated, experienced professionals to: 

• Provide HR guidance to Senior Staff and Managers.
• Analyze HR trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs and policies to advance business objectives.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provide coaching, counseling and career development guidance to staff.
• Work with management and employees to improve work relationships, increase productivity, and retention.
• Provide guidance and input on workforce planning and succession planning.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Qualities We Are Looking For

• A Passion for Public Service. You are passionate about public service and TMRS’ mission to positively impact the lives of our Members.
• Intellectual curiosity and determination. You are smart, intellectually curious, and grasp complex subjects quickly.
• A Great Colleague. You are a person of integrity, work hard, value collegiality, and can work with a wide variety of people. You value working as part of a team.
• Effective communicator. You listen carefully, ask questions effectively, and articulate your ideas clearly and concisely.
• You are a neighbor. You live within a commutable distance to TMRS’ office and will work in the office at least three days/week.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Minimum of six years of experience in the Human Resources field.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational development, employee relations, learning and development, talent acquisition and management, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment

Compensation and Benefits

TMRS provides competitive compensation, a pension plan, medical, dental and vision insurance provided at no cost for employees, flexible scheduling, twelve paid holidays, a modern and centrally located office, a generous leave program, and hybrid work opportunities. Compensation is competitive and will reflect the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force. Ability to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully consistent with federal, state, and local standards.