State of Colorado
HR Business Partner- HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II
State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States
HR Business Partner- HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II
HR Business Partner- HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II
6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
Operations & Strategy
Operations & Strategy, Division of Human Resources (HR) exists to provide decentralized human resources services to the public, applicants, managers, and employees who work for the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). The Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) unit acts as a liaison between HR and other business units to align CDHS’s people strategy with its business strategy. The unit ensures that HR practices support the organization’s overall goals and help attract and retain top talent while remaining in compliance with appropriate employment laws, statutes, and regulations.
Description of Job
Please Note
This position has hybrid work arrangements. Employees are expected to report to the office at least 2 days a week.
These arrangements are subject to change.
About This Position
The purpose of this position is to support the HRBPs team with daily tasks such as compensation, talent acquisition, employment, labor relations, and job evaluation. This position determines solutions to practical problems using specified professional standards and established criteria. This position applies human resources theory, principles, and models relating to the administration of human resources programs.
Act as an active member of the HRBP team and foster an inclusive work environment.
Summary Of Job Duties
Talent Acquisition Compensation Employee and Labor Relations Job Evaluation
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Experience Only
Five (5) years of relevant Human Resources Experience in Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Employee & Labor Relations, and/or Job Evaluation
OR
Education And Experience
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Administration, Workforce Development, Employment Law, Organizational Management, Legal Studies and/or Labor Studies AND one (1) year of relevant Human Resource experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
Substitutions
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent communication skills. State of Colorado experience Excellent interpersonal and people skills with the ability to interact with multiple program leaders at many different levels. Ability to have strong analytical skills and has the ability to research and analyze data to understand compensation and recruitment trends. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to pivot and organize priorities. Ability to adapt to business needs with ease. Ability to meet and negotiate with leaders supporting positive pathways to support the business need. Demonstrated experience with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, statutes and rules.
Conditions Of Employment
Standard Background – Name check, TRAILS, CMS and JBITS Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact jessica.stroman@state.co.us
About Us
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans Medical and dental health plans Employer supplemented Health Savings Account Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave BenefitHub state employee discount program Employee Wellness program MotivateMe Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more Remote work arrangements for eligible positions Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Our Values
We believe in a people-first approach:
To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans
.
Balance creates quality of life:
We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable:
We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters:
We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical:
We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:
We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to
view the full, official job announcement
which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
01
Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application?
Yes No
02
The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
This information is available to me and I have read this information. I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)
03
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
04
If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
05
Were you referred by a CDHS employee? If so, what is their name?
06
How many years of Human Resources experience do you have in a Human Resources Department?
0 years 1-3 years 3-5 Years 5 or more years
07
Please reference where this experience is listed in your application. [X years at ABC company doing (provide succinct summary)].
08
What is the largest work force that you have supported?
500 or less 500-1000 1000
09
Please list your employers and what size of company you supported.
10
How many years of experience do you have with writing job descriptions and supporting job evaluations?
0 Years 1-3 Years 3-5 Years 5 Years or more
11
Please reference where this experience is listed in your application. [X years at ABC company doing (provide succinct summary)].
12
How many years of experience do you have in recruitment and selection?
0 Years 1-3 Years 3-5 Years 5 Years or more
13
Please reference where this experience is listed in your application. [X years at ABC company doing (provide succinct summary)].
14
How many years of experience do you have in employee and/or labor relations?
0 Years 1-3 Years 3-5 Years 5 Years or more
15
Please reference where this experience is listed in your application. [X years at ABC company doing (provide succinct summary)].
16
Have you ever worked with an equal work for equal pay employee issue?
Yes No
17
Do you have a certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute?
Yes No
18
If so list the certification here and the certification #.
19
Do you have a Human Resources Certification from the Society of Human Resources Management?
Yes No
20
If so list the certification here and the certification #
Required Question
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Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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HR Business Partner- HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II
6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
Operations & Strategy
Operations & Strategy, Division of Human Resources (HR) exists to provide decentralized human resources services to the public, applicants, managers, and employees who work for the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). The Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) unit acts as a liaison between HR and other business units to align CDHS’s people strategy with its business strategy. The unit ensures that HR practices support the organization’s overall goals and help attract and retain top talent while remaining in compliance with appropriate employment laws, statutes, and regulations.
Description of Job
Please Note
This position has hybrid work arrangements. Employees are expected to report to the office at least 2 days a week.
These arrangements are subject to change.
About This Position
The purpose of this position is to support the HRBPs team with daily tasks such as compensation, talent acquisition, employment, labor relations, and job evaluation. This position determines solutions to practical problems using specified professional standards and established criteria. This position applies human resources theory, principles, and models relating to the administration of human resources programs.
Act as an active member of the HRBP team and foster an inclusive work environment.
Summary Of Job Duties
Talent Acquisition Compensation Employee and Labor Relations Job Evaluation
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Experience Only
Five (5) years of relevant Human Resources Experience in Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Employee & Labor Relations, and/or Job Evaluation
OR
Education And Experience
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Administration, Workforce Development, Employment Law, Organizational Management, Legal Studies and/or Labor Studies AND one (1) year of relevant Human Resource experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
Substitutions
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent communication skills. State of Colorado experience Excellent interpersonal and people skills with the ability to interact with multiple program leaders at many different levels. Ability to have strong analytical skills and has the ability to research and analyze data to understand compensation and recruitment trends. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to pivot and organize priorities. Ability to adapt to business needs with ease. Ability to meet and negotiate with leaders supporting positive pathways to support the business need. Demonstrated experience with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, statutes and rules.
Conditions Of Employment
Standard Background – Name check, TRAILS, CMS and JBITS Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact jessica.stroman@state.co.us
About Us
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans Medical and dental health plans Employer supplemented Health Savings Account Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave BenefitHub state employee discount program Employee Wellness program MotivateMe Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more Remote work arrangements for eligible positions Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Our Values
We believe in a people-first approach:
To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans
.
Balance creates quality of life:
We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable:
We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters:
We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical:
We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:
We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to
view the full, official job announcement
which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
01
Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application?
Yes No
02
The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
This information is available to me and I have read this information. I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)
03
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
04
If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
05
Were you referred by a CDHS employee? If so, what is their name?
06
How many years of Human Resources experience do you have in a Human Resources Department?
0 years 1-3 years 3-5 Years 5 or more years
07
Please reference where this experience is listed in your application. [X years at ABC company doing (provide succinct summary)].
08
What is the largest work force that you have supported?
500 or less 500-1000 1000
09
Please list your employers and what size of company you supported.
10
How many years of experience do you have with writing job descriptions and supporting job evaluations?
0 Years 1-3 Years 3-5 Years 5 Years or more
11
Please reference where this experience is listed in your application. [X years at ABC company doing (provide succinct summary)].
12
How many years of experience do you have in recruitment and selection?
0 Years 1-3 Years 3-5 Years 5 Years or more
13
Please reference where this experience is listed in your application. [X years at ABC company doing (provide succinct summary)].
14
How many years of experience do you have in employee and/or labor relations?
0 Years 1-3 Years 3-5 Years 5 Years or more
15
Please reference where this experience is listed in your application. [X years at ABC company doing (provide succinct summary)].
16
Have you ever worked with an equal work for equal pay employee issue?
Yes No
17
Do you have a certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute?
Yes No
18
If so list the certification here and the certification #.
19
Do you have a Human Resources Certification from the Society of Human Resources Management?
Yes No
20
If so list the certification here and the certification #
Required Question
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Human Resources Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of Colorado by 2x Get notified about new Human Resources Business Partner jobs in
Larimer County, CO . Director of Human Resources, Employee Relations
Fort Collins, CO $108,157.00-$138,982.00 2 days ago Organizational Development Consultant Sr
Loveland, CO $87,000.00-$149,100.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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