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Human Resources Business Partner

The City of Portland, Bureau of Human Resources, is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner.

The Bureau:

The Bureau of Human Resources is dedicated to working collaboratively with our City partners to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – our employees. We embrace change and the opportunity it brings. We are focused on delivering quality customer service and are committed to recruiting, developing, rewarding and retaining our workforce.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), is a senior-level human resources role within our bureau. HRBPs provide consultation by providing direct client support services to senior-level bureau management and performing a wide variety of difficult and complex human resource generalist responsibilities in support of the City's programs.


Key Responsibilities include:
• Providing training and coaching to Bureau/Office management regarding assessing, coaching, counseling, and developing employees; providing guidance to managers and supervisors on recognizing and rewarding performance; coaching and counseling managers, supervisors, and employees on resolving workplace issues; providing information about career development opportunities.

• Conducting a variety of investigations on confidential and sensitive HR matters; reviewing complaints and determining appropriate investigative approaches and methodologies; performing fact-finding activities, developing; writing reports; presenting findings to management.

• Advising assigned Bureau/Office management and making recommendations on HR issues, practices, discipline, and corrective action; providing advice and guidance to ensure Bureaus/Offices comply with federal and state employment laws, rules, and policies, City code, policies, procedures, requirements, and goals.

• Guiding management and employees on the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements; providing input into labor/management issues for collective bargaining purposes; participating in negotiations; participating in grievance resolution processes on behalf of Bureau/Office management; consulting with labor relations staff on interpretation and intent of collective bargaining contract language.


This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience working in a unionized environment, the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization, and the expectation that responsibilities are carried out independently and with an awareness of issues and sensitivities. Depending on the assignment, successful candidates may be required to undergo an extensive background investigation.

(NOTE: The resulting eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies.)

WHY JOIN THE CITY OF PORTLAND?
The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.
 TO QUALIFY:
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position and should be reflected in your resume and cover letter:

1. Knowledge and experience applying the principles, practices, and techniques of Human Resources administration. Examples include labor and employee relations, training, employee discipline, and performance management, organizational development and workforce planning, recruitment and selection, classification, compensation, EEO/affirmative action.
2. Knowledge and experience applying federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to areas of assigned responsibilities.
3. Ability and experience communicating effectively orally and in writing, including preparing clear, concise, accurate and persuasive reports, correspondence, analytical studies and other written materials, presenting proposals and recommendations clearly and logically and providing employee training.
4. Experience conducting formal investigations, gathering relevant information, analyzing problems, evaluating alternatives, and making appropriate recommendations.
5. Experience understanding, interpreting, and applying administrative rules, laws, regulations and labor agreements. 
 THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their cover letter and resume weighted 100%.  Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a professional resume and cover letter online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions: 
  • Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
  • Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
  • Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter
  • If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your answers any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.
All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted

Work status: Non-citizen applications must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Veteran's Preference: If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran's Administration Letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.

ADA Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Job Analyst(s) below for assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
Questions?
Terrol Johnson, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Terrol.Johnson@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-3172
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer