Description

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.

This job announcement will remain open until the position is filled or 100 applications are received.

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.

What you will get to do:

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.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.  

Any combination of qualifying education, training, and/or experience equivalent to 5-8 years will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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