Human Resources Business Partner

Position SummaryThe Human Resources Business Partner performs professional-level work supporting the City of Pittsburgh’s merit-based hiring system and overall HR and Civil Service operations. The City’s diverse workforce includes employees represented by eight labor unions, as well as non-union personnel. HR Business Partners collaborate closely with City departments to promote equitable and legally compliant hiring practices, providing guidance on the interpretation and application of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Civil Service Statutes and Rules, and employment laws at the federal, state, and local levels.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, a thorough knowledge of HR best practices, and a dedicated commitment to public service. Department: Human Resources & Civil ServiceSalary: $ 68,162 per year. WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time professional experience in human resources/personnel administration as it relates to the position duties i. e. , job evaluation and classification, developing exams and assessment, recruitment, or applying employment laws and HR polices. EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field.

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred. POSITION DUTIESPolicy & ComplianceDevelops and administers HR and Civil Service policies, programs, and procedures in alignment with federal, state, and local laws (e. g. , EEO, FLSA, ADA). Researches, recommends, and implements personnel policies and practices that support the City's mission and values, ensuring compliance with employment laws and collective bargaining agreements. Provides documentation for and testimony in administrative hearings (e. g. , Civil Service Commission, grievances, arbitrations). Classification, Compensation & Job AnalysisConducts job analyses to develop and maintain job descriptions, classifications, and announcements. Applies the City's compensation and classification system in job evaluations.

Assesses job content and requirements to support accurate examinations and compensation alignment. Recruitment, Selection & TestingDesigns, develops. coordinates, and administers job-related Civil Service exams and assessments (written, performance, and oral). Develops all exam and assessment timelines, coordinating with internal and external partners and vendors, ensuring stakeholder commitments fall within constraints imposed by CBAs, budgets, and resource allocations. Scores and validates examinations, ensuring only fair and relevant items utilized. Reviews employment applications, preference points documentation, background files, etc. , to assess qualifications. Prepares Civil Service eligibility lists and selection documentation according to Civil Service Statutes and relevant Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Training & Organizational DevelopmentCollaborates with the Training & Development team on citywide training programs. Delivers or facilitates employee training sessions, workshops, and development activities as needed. Stakeholder Engagement & CommunicationServes as the HR & Civil Service liaison to multiple City departments. Advises employees, applicants, and the public on Civil Service procedures and employment opportunities. Prepares professional correspondence, reports, documentation, and promotional materials. Data, Systems & Project ManagementTests and implements Applicant Tracking System (ATS) updates and features to improve candidate pools and time to hire, trains department users, and develops user guides and documentation.

Analyzes HR data from ATS and HRIS systems, conducts surveys, and prepares reports to support decision making and improve employee selection and hiring processes.