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The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.

Our Mission: Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence, and stability of individuals and families.

Our Vision: To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two-Generation approach)

ACDHS uses an integrated Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to address all of the basic human services needs of the entire family unit. The 2Gen approach begins with a mindset focused on family-centered program design, continues with the alignment of services and resources within the department as well as across multiple organizations, resulting in coordinated services to children and adults together (family) in order to create long term stability and sustainability.

The 2Gen approach builds well-being for families by focusing equally and intentionally on high-quality services in five areas of focus: early childhood education, adult education and employment pathways, economic security, health and well-being and social capital. This approach will help us achieve our core mission of breaking the generational cycle of poverty, preventing neglect and abuse and building strong communities.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

The HR Business Partners is responsible for partnering with key members of the County's leadership and management team on organizational strategies and programs to ensure successful acquisition, development and retention of high-quality talent to support the organization's objectives and success. Designs, develops and administers effective employee relations, staffing and retention programs. Assists with process development, implementation and refinement of metrics collection projects and collaborates with key personnel to ensure continued optimization of metrics reporting. This position may support various departments /elected offices based on business needs.

DUTIES:

Builds Strategic relationships with the Department/ Offices that enables incumbent to assess and anticipate Department / Offices human resource needs.
Partners with HR Manager, Legal Office and department/office managers to provide all-encompassing HR support in the areas of coaching, counseling, employee relations, internal investigations and facilitated conversations.
Works with HR Manager, County managers and elected officials on issues related to succession planning.
Ensures that HR processes and practices are in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws.
Participates in process improvement efforts in order to streamline or improve HR systems and processes.
Performs workforce research and analysis intended to ensure that HR priorities are fully aligned with overall trends, challenges, and shifts in workforce demographics.
Provide technical support concerning development and interpretation of Arapahoe County policies and related procedures. Assists in updating and formulating department / office policies and/or procedures as necessary. Maintains constant network of resources in the outside market to obtain information on comparable policies and maintain competitiveness.
Partners with managers to develop and update job descriptions on an as-needed basis ensuring accuracy and legal content
Travels to various county locations frequently.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and operating requirements of human resources management; employment, compensation, employee benefits, budgeting; and planning.
Employment law expertise
Staffing expertise
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation skills appropriate to the audience
Comprehensive knowledge of performance measures/business impact analysis
Ability to develop and administer human resources policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Knowledge of assessment tools and the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of on-going programs and the ability to develop refinements and/or corrective solutions
Strong computer skills; must be proficient in M/S Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with PeopleSoft or other HRIS programs
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing business demands

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field
3+ years high level HR generalist experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

Employee Relations
Investigations
Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
Possession of a valid Class “R” Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

Spends 80% of the time sitting and 20% of the time either standing or walking.
Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 25 lbs.
Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work related equipment.
Driving required 10-20% of the time

Definitions:

Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch

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** Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.

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