Human Resource Business Partner

Ready to make an impact in a dynamic municipal environment? The City of Pearland is seeking a strategic and innovative HR Business Partner to join our team! If you're passionate about aligning people strategies with organizational goals, we want to hear from you.

The HR Business Partner earns a competitive annual salary of $66,000 - $75,000/DOE. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, deferred compensation, through Mission Square, Aflac products, Legal Shield, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

As a trusted advisor, the Human Resource Business Partner is the first point of contact for employees in their Business Units, working closely with the Department Director and senior management and serving the employees within the business unit. This role is critical since it provides HR support to departments in the City and provides specialist knowledge of the Human Resource functions. The essential functions are employee inquiries, data analytics, employee engagement, policy management, employee relations, talent acquisition, and organizational development.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

We are seeking a candidate who can:

• Strategically plan and advise departments on future needs and growth. The ability to think big picture and correlate concepts to the business unit needs.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with leadership and employees to provide advice coach and counsel on employee-related and organizational obstacles.
• Develop and leverage metrics to influence leaders on organizational effectiveness to enhance City of Pearland employee's experience.
• Coordinate and conduct training and development initiatives, including conducting research, developing draft plans on various topics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to boost communication throughout the City by using synergistic initiatives.
• Manage city-wide projects with internal SMEs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources or closely related field
• 4 + years of Human Resources Generalist or Business Partner experience
• 1-3 years of experience of employee relations
• PHR, SHRM- CP or IPMA-CP preferred

Competencies:

• Communicates in a clear and concise manner with the ability to read, write and speak.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting competing deadlines.
• Understanding of employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Data inspired.

If you're interested in rolling up your sleeves and performing meaningful work, this may be the opportunity for you. Join a municipality that values innovation, integrity, and efficiency in serving its employees and the community. Be part of something bigger-apply today and help shape the future of Pearland's workforce!