Human Resources Business Partner II Internal Only

THIS IS AN INTERAL POSITION OPEN TO SNOHOMISH COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

The Human Resources Business Partner II will support the ERP implementation within the HR Operations team focusing on Benefits Leaves Civil Service and Employee Experience teams. This role will collaborate with stakeholders across the implementation process ensuring seamless coordination and timely responses to information requests. By identifying opportunities for efficiency and process improvements the HR Business Partner II will help streamline daytoday operations ensuring that the new system effectively enhances the services provided by the HR Operations team. Success in this role requires strong communication skills effective problemsolving abilities a proactive approach and strong change management capabilities as well as a thorough understanding of the countys complexities.

BASIC FUNCTION
Strategic liaison performing seniorlevel human resources business partner work. Acts as a strategic partner addressing complex issues.

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Provides senior level expertise and leadership in designated human resources functions with a commitment to equity and social justice. These functions may include talent data and information management wellness and benefits compensation and classification civil service learning and development employee and labor relations employment law and regulations and related human resources services. Works at both the strategic and handson levels within functional areas as needed.
2. Supervise assigned staff. Supervisory responsibilities include but are not limited to hiring training performance feedback and improvement plans and recommending corrective action and discipline.
3. Facilitates and implements strategies and plans to ensure that policies and procedures are consistent with applicable laws codes contracts and guidelines. Researches and interprets federal state and county policy and other laws rules and regulations related to designated functions and advises on updates that may affect related operations.
4. Develops and oversees programs projects and trainings to achieve goals within budgeted funds and available staff resources; oversees and coordinates program plans future needs goals and objectives.
5. Identifies opportunities to innovate and improve policies practices and processes. Develops implements and communicates policies and procedures. Provides consultation and assistance to managers in interpretation of county policy and procedures.
6. Consults with and provides guidance to countywide staff and leaders to maintain successful human resources strategy; provides oversight to ensure countywide consistency within assigned functions.
7. Administers human resource information systems and structures associated with assigned areas in order to leverage the return on technological capabilities. Provides support and advice relative to system capabilities and best practices. Assesses training needs; creates implements and conducts training; and provides technical expertise.
8. Analyze training needs for assigned staff; oversee the planning and implementation of a training plan and development opportunities to maintain staff knowledge of relevant laws and regulations human resource issues policies procedures strategies and guidelines.
9. Provides support in labor negotiations and labor management meetings and discussions as related to functional areas; recommends resolution alternatives to management.
10. Work with vendors to assist in the timely resolution of problems; monitor vendor services; evaluate vendor compliance with performance guarantees; participate in the RFP selection process.
11. Performs duties related to assigned areas within the Human Resources department.
12. Develops strategies to advance equity and social justice as related to assigned functions to support the ultimate goal of building a culture of diversity equity and inclusion.
13. Represents Snohomish County at functionrelated activities events and meetings to provide human resources perspectives concerning policy and county philosophy in regards to functional area. Builds strategic relationships and represents the Human Resources Department in interdepartmental interagency and public meetings; serves on committees and task forces as assigned.
14. Researches federal state and county laws as they apply to assigned functions; analyzes and evaluates policies and procedures and takes action to correct deficiencies and resolve problems. Recommends alternatives to management.
15. Maintains confidentiality of all personnel payroll accounting and finance records and reports along with any other records reports and/or information deemed to be sensitive in nature. Leads the maintenance and control of records within assigned functions as needed.

1. Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in business or public administration or other discipline directly related to human resources; AND four 4 years of experience in human resources administration related to designated functions; OR any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Human Resources certification such as SHRMCP PHR IPMACP or specialty certification related to assigned functions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must sign a confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.

Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of human resources administration
• Theories practices and procedures related to specialized field(s) in human resources
• Strategic planning techniques and principles policy development and analysis; business process design and improvement and human resources best practices
• Program planning organization and administration techniques and principles
• Project management techniques and principles
• Principles and practices of public sector collective bargaining
• Building consensus among individuals with conflicting viewpoints
• Human resources information systems and structures as related to assigned areas
• Effective facilitation teaching and coaching skills at all levels of the organization

• Work professionally and respectfully with diverse groups of individuals (internal and external) elected officials and the general public
• Supervise coach and evaluate the work of assigned staff
• Act as a resource in problem resolution
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials department heads and the general public
• Analyze organize and evaluate a variety of data; prepare reports of findings and recommendations in a clear concise and logical manner
• Take action that is consistent with available facts constraints and probable consequences
• Communicate in writing and verbally to a diverse group of individuals
• Convince others to initiate actions
• Build consensus among individuals with varying opinions and agendas
• Analyze and evaluate data and make decisions within and outside of existing guidelines
• Analyze evaluate and recommend corrective action including updating and revising policy and procedures
• Work on a number of projects simultaneously
• Work with assigned staff in the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality improvement process
• Manage multiple programs/services and meet established deadlines
• Identify the impact of assigned programs and services on budget and collective bargaining agreements
• Navigate conflicting priorities and deadlines
• Operate a computer and associated software
• Apply team building techniques and principles
• Analyze and evaluate circumstances and work with affected employee and/or department management in resolving the issue(s) to a satisfactory resolution