Denver Human Services Senior Human Resources Business Partner

at City and County of Denver

Record last updated: 7/8/2026 8:30:03 AM

Current Days Open
8
Reqs Seen
4
Current Min Salary
$80,217.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$132,358.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
150
First Seen
1/6/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$80,217.00 (Yearly)
7/8/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$132,358.00 (Yearly)
7/8/2026

Full Job Description

About Our Job Who We Are The Office of Human Resources (OHR) provides essential services and support to the 13,000 employees and more than 40 agencies that make up the City and County of Denver. OHR touches every City department and supports every employee, from the moment they file a job application, to the day they retire, and everything in between. We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The target hiring range for this position is $95,000.00 - $110,000.00/year, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which includes but is not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 13 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site three days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. This position will be located at the Richard T. Castro Building at 1200 Federal Boulevard, Denver, CO 80204. What Youll Do The Office of Human Resources (OHR) is seeking an influential, strategic, and communicative Senior HR Business Partner to join our team and support various divisions within Denver Human Services (DHS). You will collaborate with organization leaders to reframe business challenges through the lens of the overall employee experience. This is a high impact role utilizing talent insights and organization data to help leaders develop and execute a strategic people agenda. We are committed to delivering exemplary services to build workforce capability and drive business outcomes that best serve the public interest and Denvers most vulnerable citizens. A successful candidate will be a forward-facing advisor to business leaders, expert at developing cross-team collaborative partnerships and building effective relationships, can effectively regulate their emotions, and is passionate about solving complex workforce challenges with data-informed decisions. Responsibilities Coach and consult with senior leaders to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention Partner with the business to develop strategies and initiatives that promote a culture of equity and engagement Be the primary point of contact for HR programs, tools, metrics, and analytics impacting your organization Build collaborative partnerships with the Centers of Excellence including Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Classification, Learning and Development and Benefits to recommend and inform business solution Provide data analytics on our people practices informing business decisions and to tell our human capital story Research, develop, and execute HR solutions that deliver measurable business results Execute HR strategies, initiatives and practices that promote a strong performance culture emphasizing engagement, learning and development, talent management, and workforce planning Effectively manage employee relation issues and investigation Perform other related duties as assigned or requested What Youll Bring We are looking for candidates that have all or some of the following skills and experience: At least 5 years working as an HR Professional for a complex organization and managing and investigating employee relations issues Ability to hold leaders accountable and help them stand firm in their decisions Experience guiding workforce planning and organizational development initiatives Strong critical thinking skills Confidence in knowledge Ability to build professional relationships with a variety of people, at all levels of the organization Experience providing and receiving feedback to/from leaders and employees Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field Experience: Five (5) years of professional human resources experience Education & Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements License/Certifications: None Application Deadline This posting is expected to stay open until July 8th. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than July 8th at 11:59 p.m. MST. About Everything Else Job Profile CH2992 HR Business Partner Senior To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $80,217.00 - $132,358.00 Target Pay $95,000.00 - $110,000.00/year, based on experience and education Agency Office of Human Resources Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere Never miss Denver Jobssign up for job alerts now!

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