HR People Operations Analyst

City of Bend, OR; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Retirement benefits (PERS)

Robust paid leave program

HDHP health plan benefits

HRA and FSA

Job summary

City of Bend is hiring a full-time HR People Operations Analyst (FLSA Exempt) to strengthen the employee experience through HR technology, process improvement, data analysis, and HR expertise. The role focuses on maintaining HR systems, leading projects, and supporting recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.

The ideal candidate will serve as the NEOGOV administrator, analyze workforce data, deliver actionable insights, and partner with HR managers to train staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A/B.S) from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 4 to 5 years of experience in progressively responsible operational human resources roles

Responsibilities

• Improve and maintain HR systems, tools, and workflows, including serving as the City’s NEOGOV administrator
• Lead HR projects that make services more accessible, efficient, and effective
• Analyze workforce data and deliver reports, recommendations, and actionable insights
• Support HR initiatives across recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee experience
• Partner with Department HR Managers to train and advise managers and employees on HR programs and best practices
• Help ensure HR processes are consistent, compliant, and aligned across the organization
• Conduct classification, compensation, and organizational analyses
• Collaborate with departments across the City to build trust, resolve issues, and improve HR services

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NEOGOV

HRIS

Applicant tracking systems

Performance management platforms

Spreadsheets

PowerPoint

Job description

The City of Bend is hiring one full-time HR People Operations Analyst (FLSA Exempt) to strengthen the employee experience through HR technology, process improvement, data analysis, and HR expertise.

Responsibilities

• Improve and maintain HR systems, tools, and workflows, including serving as the City’s NEOGOV administrator
• Lead HR projects that make services more accessible, efficient, and effective
• Analyze workforce data and deliver reports, recommendations, and actionable insights
• Support HR initiatives across recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee experience
• Partner with Department HR Managers to train and advise managers and employees on HR programs and best practices
• Help ensure HR processes are consistent, compliant, and aligned across the organization
• Conduct classification, compensation, and organizational analyses
• Collaborate with departments across the City to build trust, resolve issues, and improve HR services

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A/B.S) from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 4 to 5 years of experience in progressively responsible operational human resources roles

Technologies

• NEOGOV
• HRIS
• Applicant tracking systems
• Performance management platforms
• Spreadsheets, databases
• PowerPoint, publishing software applications

Benefits

• Health and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits (PERS)
• Robust paid leave program
• High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) benefits (medical, vision, prescription)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• VEBA Plan
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
• First Stop Health - Telemedicine
• Dental Plan (MODA) with $2,000 calendar year benefit maximum and $1,000 one-time orthodontia benefit
• Life, Personal Accident (AD&D) & Long-Term Disability Plans (including Group Basic Term Life Insurance and Group Long-term Disability Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefit programs: AFLAC Supplemental Insurance, MASA ground and air ambulance membership, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans

Working Conditions

• Primarily in a professional office environment with regular computer and standard office equipment use
• Work commonly includes extended periods of sitting, standing, and working at a computer station
• Occasional travel between City facilities or other locations may be required

Application Deadline

• Applications received by Wednesday, October 28 at 12:00 PM (Noon) Pacific Time will be included in an initial review and considered for interview
• Initial interviews will be conducted the week of November 9, 2026

Application Requirements

• Submit a complete application
• Provide responses to both supplemental questions

Veterans’ Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran must attach appropriate documentation to their application

Starting Compensation

• Starting pay is determined based on a pay equity analysis considering education, applicable work experience, and internal equity
• Include all relevant information on the application

Classification Framework: Human Resources Analyst

FLSA and Representation Status: FLSA Exempt (overtime in-eligible), non-represented position

Eligibility List: The City may use this posting to create an eligibility list for future hiring purposes.