Description

About the Role 
The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Senior HRBP) is a strategic partner and functional leader supporting all departments across the Town of Erie. In this influential role, you’ll work closely with leadership to strengthen workforce performance, foster employee engagement, mitigate organizational risk, and ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant HR practices. 

This role goes beyond the traditional HR Business Partner function. The Senior HRBP independently manages complex employee relations matters, leads sensitive workplace investigations, oversees compliance processes, and provides trusted guidance on high-impact workforce decisions. You’ll bring sound judgment and expertise to ensure HR practices are equitable, consistent, and legally defensible. 

You’ll also help shape the future of HR by developing scalable processes and supporting organizational initiatives that strengthen how the Town of Erie attracts, supports, develops, and retains its workforce. This role includes the oversight of the Equity Ambassadors Program, including engagement and program effectiveness.   

Who We Are Looking For 
We’re looking for an experienced, highly trusted HR professional who brings strategic insight, strong judgment, and the confidence to navigate complex and sensitive workplace matters. You are someone who can build strong partnerships with leaders while balancing employee needs, organizational priorities, and legal and regulatory requirements. 

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful problem-solver who is comfortable working independently, handling challenging employee relations issues, leading workplace investigations, and advising leaders through high-impact decisions. You understand that effective HR is both strategic and practical—and you’re motivated by the opportunity to build better processes, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and make a meaningful difference across the Town of Erie. 

Offer amounts are dependent upon experience. 

   2026 Anticipated Hiring Range: $77,985/year - $93,582/year    
   2026 Full Range: $77,985/year - $109,179/year  

Anticipated Work Schedule:  Monday –Friday, 40 hours per week with some nights and weekends as needed. Schedule may vary depending on specific needs.

• This position requires flexibility and may require you to flex your in-office days to accommodate for meetings and trainings in the Town. 
• Thursdays in-office are required for full HR Team crossover. Either Monday or Friday required and one other day in-office. 
   

Work Location: Erie Town Hall (645 Holbrook St)  

• This position is eligible to work remotely two days per week upon successful completion of the probationary period and supervisor approval. 

**Please see the official job posting for a full list of the duties.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:  

• 5+ years of professional experience in Human Resources, with demonstrated experience in employee relations and workplace investigations.  
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations cases and high-risk situations.  
• Demonstratable experience handling or supporting EEOC/CCRD complaints and compliance processes.  
• Demonstratable experience advising leadership of performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations.    

A combination of education and experience may be considered.  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Communications, Public or Business Administration or related field from an accredited institution.  
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, HRCI Certification
• Experience supporting DEI programs based on current research and specifically focused on historically marginalized and/or underrepresented groups  
• Experience modeling a culture of positive engagement and continuous learning, in efforts to increase awareness and strengthen strategic partnerships  
• Demonstrated understanding of, and sensitivity to, diverse cultural backgrounds.  
• Demonstrated experience in planning and coordinating events  
• Experience leading change initiatives   
• Knowledge of best practices to increase and retain diversity in an organization   
• Demonstrated professionalism with a strong work ethic  
• Strong presentation skills  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a high degree of interpersonal social skills  
• Collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across all departments and engage staff at all levels  
• Experience in being able to research and evaluate useful information using critical analysis, data tracking, and developing metrics and reports to explain data collected  
• Strong attention to detail to spot issues and notice inconsistencies and think and plan strategically to address concerns  
• Experience and ability to make decisions and work with minimal direction  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality