HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Salary

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Location

Human Resources - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18100

Division

Human Resources

Department

Employment Services

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

6/18/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Human Resources Business Partner

The City of Colorado Springs Human Resources team is excited to announce opportunities to join our team as a Human Resources Business Partner.

We are seeking HR professionals with strong expertise in employee relations, workplace investigations, and employment law who enjoy partnering with leaders to navigate complex workplace challenges and support a healthy workplace culture.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, helping resolve workplace issues, guide policy application, and foster a fair, respectful, and productive work environment.

Human Resources Business Partner $85,525.56 - $102,671.74 Annually - 2026 City of Colorado Springs Salary Schedule

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.

About the Role

Human Resources Business Partners work closely with assigned departments and HR Centers of Expertise (COEs) to deliver strategic and operational HR support. While the role supports many HR functions, there is a primary emphasis on employee relations and workplace investigations.

You will partner with leaders to address workforce challenges, ensure policies are applied consistently and fairly, and support a positive workplace culture where employees can succeed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to department leaders on employee relations matters and HR best practices
• Conduct workplace investigations and support resolution of employee concerns and conflicts
• Guide leaders through disciplinary actions, corrective actions, and performance management
• Provide interpretation and guidance on HR policies, employment law, and workplace procedures
• Facilitate difficult conversations and mediate workplace conflict to strengthen working relationships
• Partner with HR Centers of Expertise to implement programs related to compensation, classification, talent management, and workforce planning
• Track and analyze employee relations trends and recommend proactive solutions
• Deliver coaching and training to leaders on workplace conduct, investigations, and performance management
• Support organizational changes by advising leaders on workforce impacts and communication strategies
• Contribute to citywide HR programs and initiatives
• Other duties as assigned
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

What Successful Candidates Bring

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate strong HR expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.

Knowledge of

• Federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Best practices in employee relations, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution
• Principles and practices of human resources management

Ability to

• Conduct thorough, impartial, and well-documented workplace investigations
• Navigate complex employee relations issues with tact, discretion, and fairness
• Advise and coach leaders on applying policies and employment law in real-world situations
• Facilitate difficult conversations and mediate workplace conflict
• Build strong partnerships with employees and leadership
• Manage competing priorities while exercising sound judgment

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, human resources, or related field
• Three years of full-time professional experience specifically in employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, or related HR functions involving the interpretation and application of employment law and organizational policies

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience working in a public-sector or municipal government environment
• Experience using NeoGov or PeopleSoft
• Possess a professional HR certification such as a current Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), or equivalent certification

Additional Information

Please contact Shereen Ross at Shereen.Ross@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Apply to Join Our Team

• Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).

• Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.

• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

• Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

The Citys job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.

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Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!

Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.

The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of experience do you possess in employee relations (e.g., investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, performance management)?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

03

Do you have experience working in a public-sector environment?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience using any of the following systems?

• PeopleSoft HR
• NeoGov
• None of the above

05

Do you possess a current Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), or equivalent certification?

• Yes
• No

06

Please describe your experience conducting workplace investigations. Include the types of issues investigated, and your role in the process.

Required Question

Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov