People Operations Business Partner-Utilities

People Operations Business Partner-Utilities

Salary

$54,475.20 - $89,876.80 Annually

Location

18500 Murdock Circle Port Charlotte 33948, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00227

Department

PEOPLE OPERATIONS

Opening Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

7/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NB

• Description
• Benefits

How You Can Help Us Make a Difference

This role serves as the People Operations Business Partner supporting our Utilities Department. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day is different. You dont mind changing direction when priorities shift, and you enjoy partnering with others to solve problems and move work forward. You build trust easily, communicate with confidence and empathy, and understand the importance of balancing people, processes, and organizational goals. Most importantly, you are passionate about supporting employees and leaders while making a meaningful impact on the community we serve. Discover more about Charlotte County Utilities

Education & Credentials That Power This Role

An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• Associate's degree
• Two (2) years of experience in Human Resources

Your Purpose & Day-To-Day Journey

You have a natural ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with employees, applicants, supervisors, and department leaders. Whether youre coordinating recruitment activities, processing personnel transactions, researching policies, or assisting with employee questions, you approach each interaction with professionalism, discretion, and a customer-focused mindset. You know how to interpret policies and procedures, exercise sound judgment, and make thoughtful decisions while maintaining confidentiality.

Technology doesnt intimidate you-you leverage Microsoft Office applications and other business systems to organize information, analyze data, prepare reports, and improve efficiency. Youre comfortable learning new software, adapting to changing priorities, and finding solutions when challenges arise.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of personnel and alternative compensation practices and policies.
• Knowledge of County Employment Rules, policies and collective bargaining agreement, department regulations and procedures affecting the skill-based pay program and personnel related procedures.
• Knowledge of modern governmental office practices, procedures, equipment, and standard clerical/administrative support techniques.
• Analytical and research skills.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting County rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to assume the responsibility of working with highly confidential material on a routine basis.
• Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.
• Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters and to perform routine administrative functions without referral to supervisor.
• Ability to detect personnel transaction errors and communicate such to other departments.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

Extra Details You Should Know

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Walking, sitting, hearing, seeing up close, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions. Occasionally lifting up to 15 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

The position requires no exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

All positions are subject to emergency activation. As such, the terms and conditions of the specification, as outlined below, are subject to modification based on the needs of any emergency activation. In addition, some positions may require a special license, screening clearance, or other credential that may not be specifically listed in the class specification. The employee's inability to obtain, or the loss of, any credential reasonably required to fulfill the essential job functions may disqualify an employee from continued employment. Charlotte County reserves the right to change class specifications, to meet operational needs, without prior notice.

All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a veterans preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans' preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time employees.

Charlotte County Benefits & Total Rewards

Employer Charlotte, County of (FL)

Address 18500 Murdock Circle

Room 130

Port Charlotte, Florida, 33948

Phone 941-743-1260

Website https://www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov