Human Resources Business Partner

Salary : $72,072.00 Annually
Location : Coconut Creek, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-10
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 12/04/2025
Closing Date: 12/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

Description
When you come work for the City of Coconut Creek, although you're assigned an employee number, you're not treated like one. With an average of 10 years of service (some as many as 30-plus), our employees know they can transform their careers in Coconut Creek, the "Butterfly Capital of the World." Today you may be applying to our Human Resources Generalist position, but tomorrow that role could lead to HR Manager, or even HR Director And in the days, months and years in between, you'll be treated like family and invited to participate in fun events like Public Service Recognition Week, Halloween costume contests, holiday luncheons, wellness fairs, meditation sessions, chair massages, themed dress-up days, charitable causes, and so much more

The City of Coconut Creek has been spotlighted as one of the "Best Cities to Live in America" by Money Magazine and a Top Ten Place to Live in Florida by Movoto and NerdWallet. This past year, we were awarded the Honorable Culture of Well-Being by Cigna and ranked #7 Healthiest Employer to Work For in the medium-sized company category by South Florida Business Journal. Our City is home to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Butterfly World, and the Coconut Creek Promenade. Every one of our business owners and 61,000 residents rely on our awesome 400+ employees. Are you ready to be one of us?

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and serving the public; if you are innovative, progressive, dedicated, and looking for a workplace where you belong, consider applying to join our Coconut Creek family.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
You're a versatile HR professional with at least 3 years of experience and a passion for supporting people, programs, and policy. You're confident managing recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and engagement events-while also navigating compliance, benefits, and HRIS systems with ease.

You're the kind of person who can lead a new hire orientation in the morning, coordinate a recognition event at lunch, and advise a manager on policy interpretation in the afternoon. Detail-oriented, approachable, and proactive, you thrive in a collaborative environment and are always looking for ways to improve the employee experience.
Hours of Work: Monday through Thursday 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.; Days and hours are subject to change.

Salary: Starting $72,072.00
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Performs professional human resources and risk management related duties assisting in the day-to-day administration of some or all of the following functional areas: recruitment, compensation and classification, performance management, benefits, Human Resource Information System (HRIS), risk/safety administration, training, employee relations, labor relations, workforce planning, and employment equity programs. Works independently under general supervision, exercising judgment and discretion, and receives technical guidance on unusual or complex issues.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Assists with the implementation and administration of human resource (HR) programs such as employment, compensation, employee relations, benefits, risk management, performance management, workforce planning, and professional development
• Serves as the primary HR liaison to employees in designated departments and/or for designated HR functions
• Coordinates employee onboarding initiatives, such as new employee orientation and workshops
• Conductsand/or coordinates conditional job offers, physical/psychological examinations/drug screens, and background checks
• Calculates changes in pay rates and processes personnel action changes
• Coordinates employee recognition activities, including but not limited to administering employee recognition program, milestone anniversary program, creating and distributing anniversary cards, organizing birthday recognition/celebrations, etc.
• Coordinates employee engagement events, such as holiday parties, contests, luncheons, and social activities
• Interprets, explains, and applies all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, collective bargaining agreements, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards; facilitates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations
• Provides information and assistance to employees, supervisors, managers, directors, or other individuals regarding personnel issues, benefits, policies, procedures, timeframes, forms, or other issues; responds to routine questions or complaints; initiates problem resolution
• Performs or assists with all recruitment related functions as needed, including but not limited to, facilitating hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, participating in interviews, reviewing/updates job descriptions, developing job postings and advertising, developing/reviewing interview questions, recommending/administering pre-employment assessments or testing, and participating in job fairs and related community outreach
• Assists in monitoring departmental budget, researches information necessary to assist with budget preparation and recommendations, and makes purchases
• Reconciles, audits, prepares, and/or submits various reports
• Maintains manager and employee confidence by keeping human resources information confidential
• Researches, recommends, and/or implements new programs or improvements to existing programs
• Performs administrative aspects related to employee records and assigned area of specialization; makes entries in various software programs
• Coordinates lunch & learns, seminars, training and development activities for employees
• Communicates verbally and in writing with internal customers, job applicants and other external customers, such as responding to inquiries regarding open positions and application status, employment verifications, Re-employment Assistance submissions, salary surveys, etc.
• Trains staff on HRIS user functions, such as the online recruitment tool
• Completes special projects related to HR including, but not limited to, compensation and classification surveys/studies and cost analyses in support of collective bargaining, compensation and benefits administration
• Cross-trains with other departmental staff and serves as backup for other HR functions
• Performs other duties as assigned and/or required

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in human resources or related discipline supplemented by a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a human resources position.

Professional Human Resources (PHR), Society for Human Resources certification (SHRM-CP), or PSHRA-HR Certified Professional (PSHRA-CP) is preferred.

Experience as a Human Resources Professional in Public Sector, particularly including Public Safety (Fire and/or Police), is preferred.

*The City reserves the right to consider alternate combinations of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• • Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws
  • Knowledge of Florida Sunshine Law or ability to quickly learn it
  • Knowledge of human resources practices related to recruitment and selection, employee compensation and benefits, and development and engagement
  • Knowledge of office practices and procedures
  • Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel), with ability to quickly and independently learn new software programs
  • Skill in performing intermediate mathematical calculations
  • Skill in dealing tactfully and professionally with internal and external customers, including distraught, discourteous or irate customers
  • Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes
  • Ability to read and interpret municipal codes and bargaining agreements
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work, while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with human resources information
  • Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  • Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds).Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tasks are regularly performed inside without potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife/vermin/insects, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors.
CITY OF COCONUT CREEK
BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR CIVIL SERVICE (FLSA-EXEMPT) PERSONNEL
HOLIDAYS - 10 paid full-day holidays and 2 paid half-day (Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) holidays per year.

PERSONAL LEAVE - 16 hours/year (prorated the first year of employment based on hire date); does not roll over.

JOB BASIS LEAVE - 40 hours/year (prorated the first year of employment based on hire date); does not roll over.

VACATION LEAVE - Employees earn vacation leave from the date of hire based on the following schedule:

• < 3 years of service: .0385 hours per each regular paid hour (80 hrs./yr.)
• 3+ years of service: .0577 hours per each regular paid hour (120 hrs./yr.)
• 6+ years of service: .0770 hours per each regular paid hour (160 hrs./yr.)
• 9+ years of service: .0962 hours per each regular paid hour (200 hrs./yr.)

Maximum accumulation is 240 hours as of the last day of the pay period including November 1 each year, with up to 80 excess hours payable per year.

SICK LEAVE - Employees earn 0.0462 hours of sick leave for each hour of regular paid service. Accumulations in excess of 520 hours are paid out annually at a 50%, 75%, or 100% conversion rate depending on years of service.

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAM

For each employee, the City pays the premiums for $20,000 Basic Life insurance, $20,000 AD&D, and Long and Short-Term Disability, and contributes towards the total premium for medical insurance. For employees selecting the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), employee-only medical insurance coverage is paid 100% by the City's contribution. Most employees who enroll in the City's HDHP are eligible to participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA). For those selecting a medical plan with higher premiums, dependent coverage, and/or optional benefits, employee contributions are made through bi-weekly payroll deduction. Eligibility for coverage is the first of the month following thirty (30) days of full time employment.

Proof of medical coverage is required for full-time City employees. However, employees may opt-out of the City's group medical insurance and receive a pre-determined dollar amount paid bi-weekly through payroll. The City's insurance program includes a Section 125 Program, which allows eligible employees to pay for medical and dental insurance, dependent health coverage, HSA Contributions (if eligible), additional life insurance, some AFLAC policies, etc., and any other eligible insurance premiums with pre-tax dollars, and/or set aside pre-tax dollars for unreimbursed medical, dependent or elder care. Certain optional benefits, such as Legal Shield, Identity Shield, certain amounts of life insurance and some AFLAC plans, must be paid on a post-tax basis. All payments are made bi-weekly by payroll deduction. Changes to selections may only be made during qualifying periods.

PENSION/RETIREMENT PLAN

The City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), which offers a choice of either a Pension Plan (defined benefit) or an Investment Plan (defined contribution). The City contributes an amount to the selected plan that is determined by the State Legislature. In addition, employees contribute 3% through a pre-tax payroll deduction. The Pension Plan benefit is determined by multiplying the Regular Class rate of 1.6 times the years of FRS service times the average of the employee's highest paid eight (8) years of salary. The Investment Plan benefit is based on the performance of selected funds over time. Employees in the Pension Plan are vested after eight (8) years of service; vesting is after one (1) year of service for the Investment Plan. Normal Retirement for the Pension Plan is age 65 with 8 years of Regular Class service, or 33 years of Regular Class service regardless of age. Early Retirement is any age after eight (8) years, but less than 33 years of service (There is a penalty of 5% per year under age 65.) There is no age or service requirement that must be met to receive a benefit under the Investment Plan, provided the one (1) year vesting requirement has been met.
*Please Note: If you have recently retired from FRS, please check the FRS website at to review the provision pertaining to re-employment restrictions.

*Age and years of service for vesting, highest average compensation, normal retirement, and early retirement requirements are lower for those enrolled in FRS prior to July 1, 2011. Please refer to the FRS Pension Plan Member Handbook for additional information.

Employees may also make voluntary contributions to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan or Roth IRA Plans with ICMA-RC, up to the annual limit as defined by the IRS.

LONGEVITY PAY - Employees are eligible for an annual lump sum longevity payment as follows:

• Upon completion of five (5) through nine (9) years of service: $500
• Upon completion of ten (10) through fourteen (14) years of service: $1,000
• Upon completion of fifteen (15) through nineteen (19) years of service: $1,500
• Upon completion of twenty (20) years of service: $2,000

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

Employees who have completed their one (1) year probationary period are eligible to participate in the Tuition Reimbursement Program. With approval of the course(s) and subject to availability of funds, employees may be eligible for reimbursement of 100% for a grade of A, 75% for a grade of B, and 50% for a grade of C. The maximum tuition reimbursement available to any employee shall be the equivalent of (18) credit hours per fiscal year at either the State of Florida community college level or the State of Florida university level.

PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE

Employees are eligible for up to 5% in pay-for-performance compensation, based upon their annual evaluation, provided said compensation is approved and funded in the city's adopted budget.

DISCOUNT PROGRAMS

The City offers a variety of discount programs. The following are some areas for available discounts: Healthy Meals, Health Services, Banking / Financial; Cellular / Data and Computer Services, Entertainment, Retail and Travel.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

The City of Coconut Creek offers a wide variety of wellness initiatives and programs. Some of these initiatives and programs are: Weight Watcher's at Work, Walking Challenges, Wellness Warrior Reimbursement Program, Annual Wellness Fair, several wellness preventive screenings, flu shots, and mammogram wellness screenings. The City is always looking for new ways to improve the overall health and wellness of its employees.
Please note, the benefits listed above are subject to change. Full descriptions of each benefit listed may be found in the City's Code of Ordinances, Administrative Orders, applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, on the employee portal or by contacting Human Resources and Risk Management at 954-973-6715 or hr@coconutcreek.net.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

This position requires a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in human resources or a related field. What is your highest level of education completed?

• No college degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

03

Please indicate your major or course of study.
04

How many years of professional experience do you possess in a human resources position?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• At least one (1) year but less than three (3) years of experience
• At least three (3) years but less than five (5) years of experience
• Five (5) or more years of experience

05

Please explain where/when experience was obtained. (Must be supported by employment history as detailed on employment application; subject to verification.)
06

Do you have Human Resources experience in a Public Sector / Public Safety capacity (Fire and/or Police)?

• No, I do not have Public Sector HR experience
• Yes, I do have Public Sector HR experience, but not in Public Safety
• Yes, I do have Public Sector HR experience, and in Public Safety

07

If you answered yes to the previous question, in which department is your experience?

• Fire Only
• Police Only
• Fire and Police

08

If applicable, please describe your Public Safety Human Resources experience.
09

Human Resources Experience: Please select all areas in which you have professional experience and strong working knowledge (subject to verification):

• Recruiting
• Employee Orientation and Onboarding
• Benefits Administration
• Performance Management
• Compensation and Classification
• Training and Professional Development
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• HR Information Systems (HRIS)
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Coordinating Employee Events
• None of the above

10

Please explain where/when experience was obtained. (Must be supported by employment history as detailed on employment application; subject to verification.)
11

I possess experience in the following HRIS or technology systems: (Check all that apply.)

• NeoGov
• BenTek
• SunGard Pentamation (Finance Plus/Central Square)
• BizFlow
• WorkBright
• Other HRIS
• Crystal Reports
• None of the above

12

Please describe your experience in using HRIS and report-writing software, including the type of HRIS or report-writing software, the type of work you did in each software, and your level of proficiency for each software. Please explain where/when experience was obtained. (Must be supported by employment history as detailed on employment application; subject to verification.)
13

Please select all productivity software programs in which you possess advanced knowledge and proficiency:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Publisher
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• None of the above

14

Which of the following best describes your proficiency in using Excel?

• I have no formal education or experience.
• I have training using this software but only limited practical experience.
• I have used this software for basic data entry and basic formulas.
• I use this software independently and extensively, including writing intermediate to advanced formulas.
• I have trained others so they can use this software and others consult me as an expert for assistance.

15

I possess the following HR certifications: (Check all that apply.)

• Professional Human Resources (PHR)
• Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR)
• Society for Human Resources Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
• Society for Human Resources Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
• PSHRA-HR Certified Professional (PSHRA-CP)
• PSHRA-HR Senior Certified Professional (PSHRA-SCP)
• Other
• None

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If other, please list here:
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Which areas mentioned in the job description do you have the least expertise?
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Please describe a recent HR project you managed, your specific role in ensuring success, if/how you led other people to help accomplish the project, any obstacles you encountered, how you overcame them (if applicable), and the outcome.
19

Describe why you desire employment in this position. Please also state any additional information you feel may be helpful to us in considering your application.
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I understand and meet all of the requirements of the position(s), (including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical requirements), and I am able to perform the essential functions of the position(s), with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Yes
• No

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