Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The senior human resources business partner (Senior 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, employee performance 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 Senior HRBP maintains an effective level of understanding of assigned departments' operations, culture, goals and objectives. The Senior HRBP will serve as a team lead and may act in the absence of the Assistant Human Resources Director.

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 closely related field; and
• Substantial experience in recruitment and testing, employee relations or performance management; and
• Considerable 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.

Educational Transcripts must be attached to your online application or submitted separately to and received by the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the application deadline date to receive credit. Transcripts may be submitted electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust, Des Moines, IA 50309.

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)

• Performs all duties of the Human Resources Business Partner .
• Provides support on worker's compensation, evaluations, promotions, terminations and performance and disciplinary issues; employee counseling, EAP referrals and career opportunities.
• Attends pre-determination hearings and provides guidance to Departments on employee performance issues.
• Provides leadership to other HR staff.
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

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Closing Date/Time: 2/9/2026 4:00 PM Central

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• City of Des Moines

• 515-283-4213

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