Human Resources Partner (Employee/Labor Relations)

This is a professional and strategic job responsible for aligning organizational objectives with employees and management in designated functions or departments. The Human Resources Partner (HRP) serves as a consultant to management on human resources related issues. The incumbent in this job will act as an employee champion, organization advocate and a change agent. The HRP assesses and anticipates HR related needs in the organization or within specific business units and proactively works with the departments to develop integrated solutions. The HRP has a wide range of HR knowledge to formulate the appropriate partnerships across HR functions and deliver value-added global solutions to management. The HRP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the departments and unit’s objectives, financial position, its strategic plans, and its culture. Human Resources Partner - Employee & Labor Relations Salary Range: $29.85 - $36.07 hourly to start Location: Tampa, Florida Department: Human Resources, Employee & Labor Relations Hillsborough County Human Resources is seeking a confident, thoughtful, and service-minded Human Resources Partner to join our Employee & Labor Relations team. This is a meaningful opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys solving complex workplace issues, advising leaders, supporting employees, and helping a large public organization operate with consistency, accountability, and fairness. ***This position is not a routine HR generalist role.*** The Employee & Labor Relations Partner works directly with departments across the County on matters involving employee relations, labor relations, workplace concerns, performance management, discipline, policy interpretation, grievances, and collective bargaining agreement administration. The successful candidate will be comfortable working through sensitive issues, asking good questions, reviewing facts carefully, and providing sound guidance that balances operational needs, employee rights, policy requirements, and good public-sector HR practice. What You’ll Do The Human Resources Partner - Employee & Labor Relations will: Advise supervisors, managers, and department leadership on employee relations matters, corrective action, performance concerns, workplace conduct, and policy interpretation. Review and assess disciplinary matters, including written reprimands, suspensions, predetermination hearing recommendations, and related documentation. Assist with workplace investigations, including complaint intake, document review, witness interviews, fact gathering, and preparation of investigation summaries or recommendations. Interpret and apply County policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable employment laws. Support labor relations activity, including grievance review, grievance meetings, labor-management discussions, union information requests, and contract administration. Help departments address workplace conflict, attendance concerns, professionalism issues, supervisory concerns, and other employee relations matters before they become larger problems. Draft, review, and edit employee relations documents, including notices, discipline letters, investigation summaries, correspondence, and management guidance. Partner with County departments to promote consistent decision-making, fair treatment, and defensible employment practices. Provide training and guidance to supervisors and managers on employee relations, performance management, documentation, workplace expectations, and related HR topics. Maintain accurate records and manage sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment. Work collaboratively with HR colleagues, County Attorney’s Office staff, department leadership, and other stakeholders on matters affecting the County workforce. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an HR professional who can think clearly under pressure, write well, communicate with credibility, and remain calm in…