Human Resources Business Partner

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The human resources business partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning human resource (HR) services with employees and management in designated City departments, including: civil service testing, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee relations, employee and organizational development; and other assigned work. The position serves as a liaison to department management on human resource-related issues. The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs by communicating proactively with assigned departments. The position formulates partnerships across HR functions to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the goals and objectives of the City. The HRBP maintains an effective level of understanding of assigned departments' operations, culture, goals and objectives.

The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Residency Incentive Program
Paid Volunteer Time-Off
Parental Leave
Vacation and Sick Leave
12 Paid Holidays
Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
Wellness Programs and Activities
Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
Defined Benefit Pension Plan through IPERS
Deferred Compensation Plan with City Match up to 2.5%
Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
Employee Discount Program

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, human resources, or a related field; and
• Considerable experience in recruitment and testing, employee relations, or performance management ; and
• Some experience in any of the multiple human resource disciplines, including those listed above, compensation practices, organizational development, safety, wellness, benefits, and federal and state respective employment laws.

College transcripts and any applicable certifications must be submitted with your application or separately to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by email to humanresources @dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail or hand delivery to 1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 on or before the application deadline.

Required Special Qualifications

• Current PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP certification preferred or ability to obtain the same within 12 months of employment.
• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
• Possession of a valid Iowa driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Provides guidance on employee relations issues.
• Promotes equal employment opportunities through applicable HR policies and procedures.
• Promotes and champions employee health and safety practices consistent with safety manual and policies and wellness activities and initiatives.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to supervisors and managers.
• Manages recruitment and selection of employees for assigned departments, including: writes job advertisements/postings; identifies appropriate civil service process, if any; evaluates and scores applications; assembles civil service lists, conducts background checks, prepares and presents offers of employment, conducts orientation with new and promoted employees.
• Performs job analysis and evaluation, including field observations of employees and supervisors to determine the essential functions and duties of City positions and uses job analysis to develop and/or modify job specifications and development of exams.
• Maintains classification system by conducting classification and compensation studies to determine and recommend class and salary grade.
• Responds and participates in unemployment claims and hearings.
• Provides basic technical support on worker's compensation, evaluations, promotions, terminations and performance and disciplinary issues; employee counseling, EAP referrals and career opportunities.
• Administers FMLA for assigned Departments.
• Trains new and current staff on Departmental tasks.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Develops and recommends employee related policies.
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

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Closing Date/Time: 8/4/2025 4:00 PM Central

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• City of Des Moines

• 515-283-4213

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