Fire Workforce & Data Specialist

City of Bend, OR; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bend is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Program Specialist to manage timekeeping, payroll, onboarding, and workforce data across the department. You will develop reports, respond to questions, and support staffing processes to help leadership make informed decisions.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work with multiple systems and stakeholders in a fast-paced public safety environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or equivalent education preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar HR/workforce admin role.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee timekeeping, pay, leave, and scheduling information in accordance with policies and labor agreements.
• Research and resolve workforce, payroll, leave, and personnel questions for employees, supervisors, and leadership.
• Coordinate onboarding, personnel changes, and updates across workforce systems.
• Develop and maintain workforce reports and metrics to support planning and decision-making.
• Monitor staffing trends and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Maintain and support workforce management and HRIS systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Bend is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Program Specialist to manage timekeeping, payroll, onboarding, and workforce data across the department. You will develop reports, respond to questions, and support staffing processes to help leadership make informed decisions.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work with multiple systems and stakeholders in a fast-paced public safety environment.