| Location | Hamilton, OH |
Human Resources Business Partner II
Salary
$82,160.00 - $105,352.00 Annually
Location
One Renaissance Center - 345 High Street, Hamilton, OH
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
00841
Department
Human Resources
Division
Administration
Opening Date
10/20/2026
Closing Date
11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description
The City of Hamilton is an EEO & AAE. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
The goal of the HR business partner model is to add tangible value to the company by integrating HR into all aspects of strategic planning and business operations. It is professional and administrative work involving responsibility for the operation and administration of several major activities in the City's Human Resources operations. The work is performed under the general direction and supervision of the City's Human Resources Director but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment. The work may be supervisory in a training capacity for employees and will also include serving as advisors to management when appropriate. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain close cooperative working relationships with other City employees and supervisory personnel in all City departments and divisions.
Essential Job Functions
Meets, consults with, and advises City Department and Division Heads, City employees, and the public regarding a wide variety of assigned personnel matters, including recruitment, testing, selection, position classification, pay, fringe benefits, employment verifications, and related issues;
Develops and maintains personnel recruitment process, including job postings, examinations, protest process, minimum qualification review, pre-employment testing, on-boarding;
Assists with internal investigations;
Administers and maintains the City's position classification plan, including descriptions;
Administers and maintains the City's compensation plan;
Analyzes City employee turnover, benefits utilization and related personnel activities;
Develops materials to explain proposed policy or procedural changes in Human Resources Department programs;
Administers and maintains the City's accruals and leave programs;
Manages employee records, including record requests;
Assists with employee benefit plans, including enrollment, qualifying event changes, COBRA, Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting, invoice processing, life insurance claims;
Provides backup support for workers compensation management, and FMLA/ADA Administration as needed;
Develops and maintains employment process, including on-boarding, off-boarding, payout calculations;
Assists with Civil Service Commission preparation;
Administers and maintains City's annual performance evaluation system;
Assists with the design and implementation of employee training & development programs;
Responsible for Neogov Module Management;
Attends meetings, conferences and workshops as requested and authorized;
Regular and predictable attendance;
Ability to get along with others;
Performs related work as required.
Skills/Knowledges/Abilities
Knowledge of civil service and employment practices and procedures;
Knowledge of department functions, procedures, policies and organization and of Civil Service rules and regulations, both state and local;
Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of position classification and compensation;
Ability to comprehend and apply language in various collective bargaining agreements;
Ability to handle a wide variety and high volume of complex administrative support tasks concurrently while under the pressure of fixed time deadlines;
Ability to perform work with speed, accuracy and attention to detail;
Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures;
Ability to independently solve problems within assigned areas of responsibility;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, Department Heads, Division Heads and other supervisory employees, members of the Civil Service Commission and the general public;
Ability to communicate well with others, both written and verbal;
Ability to handle confidential employee and administrative information with tact and discretion;
Knowledge of the administration of group health, vision and life insurance programs;
Knowledge of the methods for maintaining personnel and payroll records;
Ability to obtain one of the following HR certifications within two (2) years of employment: SHRM-CP, HRCI, or PSHRA.
Training/Education/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
An Associate's degree in Human Resources or related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Human Resources; or
A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Human Resources; or
A Master's degree in Human Resources or related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in Human Resources; or
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Human Resources.
Preferred Qualifications
An HR certification (SHRM-CP, HRCI, or PSHRA)
City or county experience in HR
Civil Service experience
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan.
Temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for the benefits listed below.
For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.
Health Insurance
The City offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. The medical plan is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help cover eligible healthcare expenses. Health insurance coverage begins on your date of hire.
Holidays
For many employee groups, the City provides 17 days (136 hours/year) of paid holiday leave. These include: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Years Eve.
Life Insurance
After six months of employment, employees are eligible for $10,000 coverage under our group life insurance policy. Additional coverage up to the employees annual salary ($40,000 maximum) may be purchased. Upon retirement this coverage will be reduced to $4,000. The premiums will be paid by the City.
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
Life insurance (term and whole life), critical illness/cancer, accident, short / long term disability insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
This plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money is held and invested by the plans trustees in options selected by the employee. Risk levels vary depending on the options chosen. Participation is voluntary.
Retirement Plans
The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund (PFDPF) are the two plans available to City employees. Both are established by Ohio law and participation is required. Both the employee and the City of Hamilton contribute a percentage (pre-tax) into the system. Members do not pay into the Federal Social Security System. Employees and the City also contribute to Medicare.
EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) MAY HAVE BENEFITS THAT DIFFER FROM THOSE NOTED ABOVE. IN THOSE INSTANCES, YOU MUST REFER TO THE CBA FOR SPECIFIC BENEFIT DETAILS. THIS LISTING IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW.
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Please indicate your awarded degree in Human Resources or a related field.
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In what field of study was your degree earned?
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Do you understand that you must attach your Associates, Bachelors, or Masters Degree to this posting in order for your education to be considered?
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Do you understand that if you do not attach your Associates, Bachelors, or Masters Degree to this posting, your application will be rejected? (Given that you do not also have 10+ years of experience)
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Please indicate the minimum number of years of experience you have obtained in Human Resources.
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If you have work experience in Human Resources, please list your previous/current employer(s) and dates below.
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Do you have an HR certification? If so, please indicate which certification you have.
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If you have an HR certification other than SHRM, HRCI, or PSHRA, please list the certification you hold.
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Please describe your experience using the NEOGOV HR & Workforce Management platform, including any modules you have used. ( If you have not used the NEOGOV HR & Workforce Management platform, please put "N/A.")
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Please provide a brief summary of your experience, if any, with: a.) collective bargaining; b.) developing and executing training programs; c.) benefits administration; and d.) recruitment. (If you have none, please put " N/A")
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Do you have city or county experience in HR?
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If you have City or county experience in HR, please briefly describe your experience.
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Do you have Civil Service experience?
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If you have Civil Service experience, please briefly describe your experience.
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Do you have experience using both Microsoft Office and Google Workspace?
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Do you understand that you will receive email notifications during this recruitment process and will need to continually check your email and respond timely?
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Did you include your CORRECT email address in your application? Please recheck. Our communication to you will be via email and its imperative that we have a valid email address.
Required Question
Employer City of Hamilton, Ohio
Address Human Resources Department
345 High Street - 3rd Floor
Hamilton, Ohio, 45011
Website http://www.hamilton-city.org