Business Partner Manager - Equity and Inclusion - City of Birmingham
- The Personnel Board of Jefferson County
- AL
- Full Time
- 16 days ago
Salary
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Job Description
TARGET CLOSE DATE:
09/16/2024 Note: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.
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The City of Birmingham is in search of a highly skilled Business Partner Manager of Equity and Inclusion to devise, implement, and oversee programs that foster a diverse workforce within a comprehensive equity and inclusion framework. The role involves supervising a team of internal business partners who support the execution of projects and initiatives that promote equity and inclusion. The manager will handle and investigate employee relations complaints, resolving them when suitable. They will also create and interpret procedures for handling complaints and managing departmental operations, aligning with established guidelines, policies, and jurisdictional regulations. The position entails confidential and high-level managerial duties centered on equity and inclusion. A deep understanding of organizational compliance, human resources, and personnel laws, policies, and practices is essential. The role demands significant initiative, discretion, and independent judgment. The manager will oversee the department, report to the Chief Human Resources Officer, and interact extensively with other departments' leaders and employees, maintaining a high profile within the organization and the public. ABOUT THE PERSONNEL BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM:
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) Merit System is responsible for ensuring fairness and merit in hiring and promotion, avoiding favoritism or political influence. Our goal is to attract and retain qualified and professional employees for the public sector. The Merit System includes a wonderfully diverse set of city governments, ranging from smaller, community-minded towns to vibrant, bustling cities. Our network consists of nearly 8,000 dedicated public servants, who want to make a positive impact on our communities. We offer many rewarding careers, from public safety and city management to IT, healthcare, skilled trades, engineering and more.
A CAREER WITHIN THE MERIT SYSTEM:
The Merit System is unique as an individual typically only submits one application for a position (e.g., administrative clerk) and that single application can result in employment opportunities with potentially 23 different cities and agencies within Jefferson County, Alabama. These agencies range from the City of Birmingham and 16 surrounding suburban cities to the Jefferson County Commission, Department of Health, and three additional governmental agencies. In the Merit System, you can enjoy the security and benefits of a public sector job with growth potential. Whether you're passionate about public safety, technology, or anything in between, there's a place for you in the Merit System.
ABOUT BIRMINGHAM
Adorning the name “The Magic City,” Birmingham, Alabama is a vibrant place of outstanding communities and unlimited potential. Consisting of a population of over 200,000 and serving as the central hub of a metropolitan area of over 1.1 million, the Birmingham is the largest city and the economic center of the State of Alabama. Birmingham offers an array of advantages that make it a perfect place to start or grow your career. Today’s Birmingham serves as an economic, cultural, and societal leader for the Southeast. It is home to world-class universities and medical research facilities and professionals, a critically-acclaimed culinary arts scene bursting with eclectic restaurants, a thriving arts community, a diverse range of local music venues and events, national and international sports and athletic competitions, and a progressive business climate with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a devotion to social justice. Sitting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham also provides an abundance of natural and scenic wonders, beautiful parks, hiking and biking trails, and mild weather to complement virtually any lifestyle or adventure. Birmingham provides these amenities, along with a robust, diverse and inclusive lifestyle, all while remaining as one of the most affordable cities to live in the nation.
A CAREER WITH THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
With the motto of Putting People First, the City of Birmingham works to ensure employees and the citizens of Birmingham are the number one priority. Employment with the City provides an opportunity to work in an environment that fosters a culture of teamwork and community, supports equity and justice, promotes employee growth and development, and encourages individualism, while also emphasizing accountability to fellow coworkers and the community. Putting People First also means that, as an employer, the City of Birmingham strives to provide and maintain a highly competitive compensation structure, excellent health and medical benefits, and a strong and secure retirement and pension plan, along with other employee wellness benefits and programs. Working with the City of Birmingham provides not only the opportunity for a productive and secure career, but also a career that provides meaning and the opportunity to truly make a difference.
To learn more about the City of Birmingham, please visit
www.birminghamal.gov
. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered for employment in this position, a candidate must possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, or highly related major area of study including coursework in employment law and business/public administration.
- Experience developing and interpreting workplace policies and procedures, and ensuring internal compliance with and consistent application of those policies and procedures.
- Experience guiding and directing investigations into employee grievances.
- Experience facilitating and implementing an employee grievance process, appeal process, mediation, or other forms of due process systems.
- Supervisory experience to include assigning work to subordinates, reviewing work, and making selection recommendations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred qualifications are experiences, education, and/or other job-related qualifications considered to be highly desirable by Merit System agencies. The preferred qualifications may be used by the hiring agency to identify applicants to invite to participate in subsequent selection processes.
- Juris Doctor.
- Master's degree in human resources or public administration.
- Previous legal/labor relations experience.
- Work experience applying knowledge of employment law.
JOB DUTIES:
Typical job duties include, but are not necessarily limited to:
- Communicates the activity of the department to various parties (e.g., Merit System management and employees, citizens, board and council members, vendors, etc.) by promoting department and program information, creating relationships with management and employees throughout the organization and creating presentations and reports in order to communicate department activity.
- Works with employees to ensure that a response is made to complaints regarding employee relations matters by receiving and investigating complaints, documenting actions made, and contacting managers and/or department heads to discuss various issues options.
- Serves as an internal consultant to divisional and departmental management in order to develop and execute Equity and Inclusion programs and strategic plans related to human resources programs and services by collaborating with department heads and upper management to establish goals and objectives.
- Oversees the Equity and Inclusion division in order to ensure efficient handling of compliance issues and/or concerns within the organization to include strategic planning, policy and procedure development, and establishing internal controls and noncompliance corrective action plans.
- Identifies policy needs for personnel services and reviews, develops and makes recommendations for standards and policy and procedures, and provides interpretation of policies to employees, general public and upper management.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of Equity and Inclusion efforts and identifies trends by gathering data, developing and maintaining databases, performing statistical analyses, and analyzing data and interpreting results to track trends and anticipate requests.
- Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The City of Birmingham offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Salary range: $85, 820 - 133,140 (starting salary is commensurate with education and experience)
- A City-sponsored pension retirement plan. The City of Birmingham provides a Tier 3 “defined benefit” plan where employee retirement payments are computed using a formula that considers several factors, such as length of employment and salary history.
- Excellent medical insurance with employee monthly contribution as low as $32.50/month
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Behavioral health plan
- Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life & AD&D, Whole Life Insurance, and Short-term Disability options
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Generous holiday schedule
- Membership and admission benefits for City attractions such as the Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Museum of Art, Southern Museum of Flight, and more.
COMPETENCIES:
- Adaptability & Flexibility.
- Computer & Technology Operations.
- Creativity & Innovation.
- Customer Service.
- Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
- Leadership & Management.
- Learning & Memory.
- Oral Communication & Comprehension.
- Planning & Organizing.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making.
- Professionalism & Integrity.
- Researching & Referencing.
- Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
- Self-Management & Initiative.
- Teamwork & Interpersonal.
- Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
- Training & Facilitation.
- Written Communication & Comprehension
CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:
- Knowledge of the systematic process for examining needs, determining goals, identifying performance gaps, and establishing priorities for action.
- Knowledge of human resources principles and procedures (e.g., personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, and personnel information systems).
- Knowledge of the jurisdiction in which one works including an extensive understanding of the financial, demographic, and geographic makeup of the jurisdiction and the municipal challenges associated with these factors.
- Knowledge of employment and labor laws governing the employer/employee relationship, the negotiation process, and collective bargaining.
- Knowledge of theories, practices, and processes designed to enhance individual and organizational performance through methodologies such as strategic planning, organization design, leadership development, training, change management, and performance management.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.
Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500, Option 1, prior to the target close date.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best-qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.
Employment decisions are made by the Merit System agency where the position exists. Each Merit System agency administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.
For more information on this job description, please visit
http://www.pbjcal.org/employment/Descriptions
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
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