People Team (HR) Business Partner I or II

People Team (HR) Business Partner I or II

Salary

$59,342.00 - $109,790.00 Annually

Location

Gilbert, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-0245

Department

PEOPLE TEAM

Division

PT SOLUTIONS

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

6/21/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Are you passionate about fostering a vibrant workplace culture and shaping employee experiences? The Town of Gilbert is looking for a dynamic People Team Business Partner I or II (depending on experience) to join our collaborative People Solutions Team. This is your chance to be an ambassador for our organizational values and make a meaningful impact across departments! If the bullets below sound like you, apply today!

• A Collaborative Leader: You excel at building relationships and fostering partnerships within diverse teams. You have a knack for understanding the unique needs of different departments and can tailor recruitment and employee development strategies accordingly.
• A Talent Acquisition Specialist: You have experience in driving recruitment processes, creating innovative sourcing strategies, and providing an outstanding candidate experience that showcases our organizational culture.
• An Employee Advocate: You embrace employee relations and act as a trusted advisor to leaders, ensuring a positive and engaging workplace for all staff. Your conflict resolution skills and ability to navigate complex situations with empathy are essential.
• A Strategic Thinker: You can think critically and make sound decisions rooted in legal compliance while promoting fairness and inclusivity. You approach strategies with a focus on long-term success.
• An Open-Minded Problem Solver: You approach challenges with curiosity, positivity, and resilience, encouraging teams to be innovative and collaborative in their approach to solutions.
• A Self-Directed Doer: You dont wait for someone to hand you a playbook. You identify what needs to happen, take ownership, and create a plan - asking questions to calibrate and refine, not to get started.
• Read the full job descriptions here: Business Partner I & Business Partner II.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

Posting Closes: June 21

Virtual Interview Invitations Sent: June 25

Virtual Interviews Due: July 6

In-Person Interview Invitations Sent: July 14

Interviews: July 22

Tentative Start Date: August 17

Anticipated Annual Salary Hiring Range for the role, depending on individual candidate experience, education, and qualifications:

Business Partner I - $66,241 - $75,000

Business Partner II - $73,801 -$88,000

Note: These are not the full pay ranges of the role, but where we anticipate making an initial offer

This role has been designated as hybrid, meaning it must be worked a minimum of 50% on-site at a Gilbert facility. That designation is subject to change at the Town Managers discretion at any time. This is an at-will role and is classified as an FLSA-exempt position.

About You

You thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change, embracing an agile mindset. Youre the kind of person who sees a gap and fills it. You bring your own initiative to the work and are energized by learning on the fly, not slowed down by waiting for perfect instructions. Your communication skills are excellent - you can convey information clearly and effectively to various stakeholders and foster trust among teammates. Data-driven decisions are your forte; you understand the importance of using metrics to guide and improve recruitment and employee relations processes. You have a genuine passion for promoting an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, particularly through the ADA interactive process and other accommodations. You're excited about being part of a culture that encourages continuous learning and growth, both for yourself and others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business management, human resources, or other related field.
• 2 or more years of experience in a Human Resources role.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. This position may be well-suited for individuals with at least 2 years of experience in a leadership role and who have a working knowledge of HR processes and procedures.
• All employee must live in the state of Arizona prior to their start date

Certifications:

• PHR and/or SHRM-CP designation preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess a strong foundation in employment law, including Federal, state, and local employment law, including FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA, etc., and maintain awareness of emerging trends, industry best practices, new regulations, and court cases to ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Must have knowledge of recruitment best practices and strategies to elevate the employment brand, enhance the candidate experience, and utilize candidate management systems.
• Must be familiar with techniques and industry best practices for employment investigations, including proper documentation and retention compliance.
• Must have broad awareness of strategies for workforce engagement, attrition reduction, change management, and leadership development.
• Must possess a professional, collaborative, respectful, and empathetic communication style and can work across all levels of the organization.
• Must have strong attention to detail, handle multiple priorities simultaneously, and reprioritize work based on business needs and urgency levels.

Why Team Gilbert?

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed during the application and interview process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

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Do you have a Bachelors degree or higher in a closely related field?

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• No

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How many years of experience do you possess in an HR Generalist, HRBP, Recruiting, or Employee Relations role?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• 1-2 years
• 2-4 years
• 5 or more years

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Do you currently possess your PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification?

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How many years of experience do you possess in the areas of recruitment and onboarding?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3+ years

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Briefly describe your experience pertaining to recruitment and highlight a notable success.

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How many years of experience do you possess in the areas of employee relations and performance development?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3+ years

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Briefly describe your experience in the area of employee relations and the types and sizes of employee populations youve supported

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How many years of experience do you possess working with HRIS, ATS, or HR applications?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3+ years

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Describe how you have used data to make a business decision. What types of reporting have you pulled and/or used to make those decisions?

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How many years of experience do you have leading or managing people?

• No experience in this area
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• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 4 years
• More than 5 years

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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

• Veteran
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• Veterans Spouse/Surviving Spouse
• Disabled Person

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Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs