HR Business Partner Public Safety

The City of Worcester is seeking collaborative professional applicants

for the position of HR Business Partner for Public Safety for the Human

Resources Department. Under the general direction of the Chief Human

Resources Officer, the position is responsible for the administration

and implementation of the human resource functions for the Worcester

Police and Fire Departments for Civil Service, Labor Service, and

civilian employees. Key responsibilities include the management and

completion of tasks related to hiring, promotion, disciplinary action,

and policy development. This position will serve as a strategic liaison

between the Human Resources Department and Public Safety leadership and

will play a critical role in strengthening interdepartmental

collaboration, aligning HR practices with operational goals, and

fostering a responsive, equitable, and service-oriented culture. This

position offers a unique opportunity to support the evolving needs of

public safety personnel while advancing the City\'s commitment to

excellence in workforce management. Bilingual candidates are encouraged

to apply. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: \~ Knowledge of

office terminology, practices, procedures, and functions. \~ Knowledge

of and ability to interpret and follow local, state, and federal

regulations/statues. \~ Working knowledge of public administration,

civil service law, and compensation. \~ Excellent customer service

skills and ability to maintain professionalism under different

circumstances. \~ Ability to establish and maintain effective working

relationships with diverse groups. \~ Ability to work independently and

as part of a team. \~ Strong presentation skills with the ability to

communicate complex information clearly. \~ Ability to work effectively

with both internal departments and external stakeholders. \~ Ability to

be a self-starter. \~ Ability to work and maintain highly confidential

and sensitive department files and information. \~ Ability to perform

and prioritize multiple tasks in a detailed, organized, and timely

manner. \~ Ability to conduct independent research and to prepare

detailed, accurate reports and written correspondence. \~ Ability to

operate standard office equipment. \~ Proficient in the operation of

standard business software, Microsoft Office Suite (word processing,

database management, and spreadsheet applications), internet research,

and web services. \~ Proficient with Workday HCM or similar human

resources software systems. \~ Excellent organizational and

recordkeeping skills. \~ Excellent verbal and written communication

skills. \~ Excellent skills in personnel-related policy development. \~

Regular onsite attendance is required. \~ Ability to work occasional

weekend days and evenings as needed. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: \~

Bachelor\'s degree in Human Resources Management, Business

Administration, Public Administration, or related discipline, AND Three

• years of related work experience working in a Human Resource or
  
  

Public Safety setting OR; An equivalent combination of education,

training and five (5) experience which provides the required knowledge,

skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will

be considered in lieu of the above-mentioned requirements \~ Proficiency

with Microsoft Office Suite \~ Excellent Communication skills PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS: \~ Master\'s Degree in Human Resources Management,

Business Administration, or a related discipline \~ Five (5) years of

Human Resources experience as a Generalist, Employee Relations,

Recruiter, Manager, or a related role \~ Two (2) years of experience

with Civil Service \~ Two (2) years of experience of working with state

and federal employment laws Experience with Workday or other similar

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