Human Resources Business Partner

About the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis

There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners along with an elected county judge serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court the administrative head of the countys government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.

With approximately 1.17 million residents Harris County Precinct One is a diverse urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct Ones multi-racial multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American 38 percent Latino 21 percent Anglo 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precincts territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex Toyota Center Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College Rice University Texas Southern University the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks 10 community centers numerous hike-and-bike trails three maintenance service centers and several area offices all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Office Mission Precinct One:

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Office is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive innovative and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life advance equality of opportunity and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Key Areas of focus for our organization include but are not limited to:

• Advancing more effective fair and equitable criminal justice system.

• Furthering economic justice equity and opportunity for all Harris County residents especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.

• Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality affordable healthcare

• Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.

• Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century

• Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.

• Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.

Role and Goal of Human Resources Business Partner in Our Organization:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and operational partner to assigned divisions supporting both day-to-day HR needs and longer-term workforce objectives.

What you will do at Precinct One:

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources this role works closely with leadership to deliver consistent compliant and effective HR services across employee relations talent management performance management workforce planning and employee engagement.

As a front-line HR leader embedded within business units the HRBP plays a critical role in translating organizational and Precinct One priorities into practical people strategies that support operational performance workforce stability and a positive equitable workplace culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a HR strategic advisor for assigned divisions providing consultative guidance that influences leadership decisions related to staffing performance employee relations and workforce strategy.

• Advise divisional leadership on performance management corrective action and employee engagement matters ensuring consistent application of policy while balancing operational legal and organizational considerations.

• Apply and interpret employment laws County and Precinct One policies and HR guidelines providing guidance to leadership to ensure compliance and reduce risk exposure.

• Identify assess and communicate workforce-related risks and trends; recommend proactive strategies to address retention engagement and performance challenges.

• Partner with leadership to drive change management initiatives advising on the people impacts of organizational structural and operational changes.

• Promote fair equitable and inclusive employment practices and contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive workplace culture.

• Analyze HR data and workforce metrics (e.g. turnover engagement staffing trends) and translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership and HR management.

• Provide subject-matter expertise during annual and cyclical HR processes (e.g. performance management merit planning) ensuring alignment with organizational goals and consistent application across divisions.

• Maintain a high level of discretion judgment and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and organizational information.

• Perform other duties as assigned that require professional-level HR expertise.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management Human Resources Development Business Management or related field.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience working as an HR Business Partner HR Generalist or HR Manager in a Human Resources department.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Displays the highest level of customer service by providing timely and effective solutions to applicants employees and managers.

• Demonstrated ability to build rapport develop relationships and establish credibility and trust.

• Ability to navigate sensitive situations and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

• Superior critical thinking skills attention to detail prioritization and organizational skills with ability to multitask.

• Experience successfully navigating a complex environment utilizing strong communication skills.

• Must be able to manage and implement business unit wide programs processes and initiatives ensuring proper communication and effective change management independently and successfully.

• Excellent active listening consultative negotiation and presentation skills.

• Demonstrates a healthy balance of people orientation drive for results and analytical skills.

• Analyzes staffing trends key metrics and compliance requirements to develop and implement strategies for employee retention. Leverages reports (i.e. turnover exit surveys results) to assist with workforce planning.

• Must be willing to travel throughout Precinct One and Harris County to offices and jobs sites.

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

• HR certification SHRM or HRCI preferred

Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting subject to frequent interruptions with extensive work at a computer workstation and site visits to various Precinct One and Harris County offices.

• May be exposed to highly stressful situations and individuals who are irate or hostile; may be subject to long hours due to activities and other responsibilities required.

• Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours and occasional overnight travel to conferences and training sessions required.

Physical Demands:

• This role is a standard office role that requires remaining stationary for long periods of time.

• At times boxes or equipment must be transported weighing up to 20 lbs.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.