Human Resources Business Partner

Overview

Join the City of Gresham’s Human Resources Department as a Human Resources Business Partner! We are seeking a collaborative, knowledgeable, and solutions-oriented HR professional to provide strategic support to departments, employees, and leadership across the City. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact by fostering a fair, compliant, and engaging workplace culture.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.

Position Description

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor to City leaders, managers, and employees. This position focuses on employee and labor relations, policy development, performance management, and HR process improvement. You will work directly with leadership to interpret and apply employment laws, contracts, and policies while ensuring consistency, fairness, and equity.

Workforce planning and employment:

• Advise managers and supervisors in the interpretation and application of Union contracts, City policies and procedures

• Provide professional guidance on human resources management related issues

• Set the example by following policies and procedures

• Complete administrative tasks correctly and on time

• Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans

• Maintain and control, confidential employee files; maintain accurate central employee records; provide accurate employee data to requesting managers

• Compile data from personnel records and prepare reports

• Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educate others on the value of diversity; promote a harassment-free environment; build a diverse workforce

Strategic Management:

• Look for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness

• Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; uphold organizational values

• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions

• Demonstrate persistence and overcoming obstacles; measure self against standard of excellence

Employee Relations:

• Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments

• Respond to requests for service and assistance; maintain customer focus attitude and fulfill timeline commitments

• Offer professional counseling and consoling to employees as needed; mediate problems that can’t be resolved through other channels; reconcile personnel grievances

• Manage difficult or emotional situations; respond promptly to employee needs; solicit feedback to improve service

• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics; pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others

• Focus on solving conflict, not placing blame; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to others' ideas and demonstrate willingness to try new things

• Support position classifications, performance management, and employee development processes.

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee benefits, leaves of absence, and accommodation requests.

• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives that improve service delivery and workplace culture.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualities we are looking for:

• Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies, and knowledge of HR federal laws and regulations.

• Skills: Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.

• Technical: Advanced knowledge of MS Office and HRIS systems, and comfortable learning new technical systems as needed.

• Mindset: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, and works with integrity and ethically.

This position is primarily office-based with a standard Monday through Friday schedule; however, occasional work outside of normal hours may be required to support City operations that run 24/7. The role involves moderate computer use, meetings, and regular interaction with City employees at all levels.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and collective bargaining agreements affecting City policies and operations
• City government administration, organization, functions, and services
• Principles and practices of personnel administration
• Data gathering, analysis, and research
• Modern office practices and methods, computer equipment, and software applications

• Exercise discretion in confidential and sensitive matters
• Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, assess consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations
• Analyze and interpret data; draw valid conclusions; develop reports
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external contacts
• Operate office equipment and technology tools including personal computers, laptop computers and printers, and presentation equipment
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, or other related field of study.
• One (1) to four (4) years of related, full-time work experience.

• Three (3) to Six (6) years of related, full-time work experience
• Public sector experience
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or other related certification

Selection Process

To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.

Required application materials:

• Complete online application (Do not type 'see resume' in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)
• Answers to supplemental questions

The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Oregon Equal Pay.

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application documents.

A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview.

Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.

Veteran's Preference

The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Our Commitment

The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2729 or HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov.

If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.