Human Resources Business Partner

At the City of Dublin, we take immense pride in our commitment to excellence. We foster a community that values the unique contributions of each team member and understands the power of working harmoniously towards a shared vision. We also appreciate the importance of individuality and provide the space for each team member to shine independently.

As an HR Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our organization is an exceptional place to work for all employees. You will collaborate flexibly with leadership across various departments, aligning our services with our mission and delivering value-added solutions. From recruitment and selection to talent development, training, and performance management, you will work closely with departmental leaders to drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement and align with our citywide objectives.

Our team achieves outstanding results through innovation, enthusiasm, collaboration, inclusivity, and trustworthiness. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be both strategic and hands‑on, providing expertise in areas such as labor relations, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and conflict resolution. You will also contribute to internal HR projects as needed, further expanding your impact and expertise. To enhance skills, provide growth, and build depth of City knowledge, HR Business Partner should expect to rotate Departmental/Divisional assignments approximately every 3 years.

We hold our core values close to our hearts, and we expect the same from every team member. Integrity, respect, communication, teamwork, accountability, a positive attitude, and dedication to service are the guiding principles that shape our organization and our interactions with one another. Don’t miss out on the chance to join our exceptional team where your contribution and skills make the City of Dublin an outstanding place to work.

Working at the City of Dublin is more than just a job – Join the City of Dublin today! In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program. See the benefits tab for more details.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Given the nature of this classification’s duties/responsibilities, it has been designated as Exempt under the governing Fair Labor Standards Act regulations and, therefore, is not entitled to formal overtime compensation and/or formal compensatory time.

Provides guidance and counsel to Departmental/Divisional management and staff on HR issues, especially those related to employment policies and practices, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, HR strategies and resolution of employee relations problems; ensures actions comply with applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations; writes, revises, and updates policies and procedures.

Partners with managers to design and develop recruitment strategies within each Department/Division; administers recruitment and selection processes for each Department/Division; prepares and posts recruitment announcements on City’s website, various electronic job boards, and in various social media; responds to inquiries from prospective candidates; screens applications and conducts interviews with candidates, collaborates with Departmental/Divisional management on selection decisions; conducts reference checks and criminal record checks;

collaborates with Departmental/Divisional management on compensation decisions for new hires and promotions; communicates employment offers to successful candidates; negotiates starting compensation; provides notification to non‑selected candidates.

Counsels management on interpretation of policy and procedures and ensures compliance; leads investigation and resolution of employee complaints; coaches Departmental/Divisional management team on appropriate intervention and resolution of employee relations issues by using progressive coaching techniques; mediates employee relations issues between peers and/or supervisors and their direct reports; coaches management on disciplinary procedures.

Administers the City’s benefits programs; acts as liaison…