Human Resources Business Partner, Jr or Sr

DisruptAZ; Oregon (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in Salem as a Human Resources Business Partner, where you'll provide vital HR support, from recruitment to employee relations. Embrace opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid work environment that values work-life balance and community impact.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

Flexible spending accounts

Employee wellness program

Employer-paid PERS contribution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for both Junior and Senior positions.
• 5+ years of experience in human resources or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR consultative and technical assistance across City departments.
• Administer recruitment, selection, performance management, and training.
• Advise and coach managers on HR issues and employee relations.

Skills

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Organizational Development

Compensation Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration or related field

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner, Jr or Sr

295 Church St SE Salem, Oregon, United States

$6,763.47 - $9,999.60 USD monthly

HR Professional

Job Summary

Make an impact:
If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an organization that provides career advancement, a great family-work life balance, and an opportunity to make a difference in our community; the City of Salem Enterprise Services Department is the place for you.

The Human Resources Division is part of the Enterprise Services Department and impacts many areas of the City, including some of the following: Benefits Administration, Employee/Labor Relations, Compensation, Classification Reviews, Performance Management, Recruitment, and Selection. There are six collective bargaining units at the city that we support.

Employees may be hired at either the Junior (Management Analyst II) or Senior Human Resources Business Partner role based on their experience and job knowledge, skills, and abilities in human resources administration. Those hired as Senior Human Resources Business Partner will also be involved with multiple unions and participate in labor relations.

Junior Human Resources Business Partner (Management Analyst II) wage: $6,763.47 - $9,086.13 Monthly

Senior Human Resources Business Partner wage: $7,441.20 - $9,999.60 Monthly

The Human Resources Business Partner provides a wide range of human resources consultative and technical assistance to all City departments and employees. Employees in this classification are responsible for administering assigned element(s) of the City's human resources program including, recruitment and selection of employees, development and maintenance of the classification and compensation system, performance management, design and analysis of salary surveys, organizational development analysis, training, employee relations, and labor relations.

Job Summary

Make an impact:
If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an organization that provides career advancement, a great family-work life balance, and an opportunity to make a difference in our community; the City of Salem Enterprise Services Department is the place for you.

The Human Resources Division is part of the Enterprise Services Department and impacts many areas of the City, including some of the following: Benefits Administration, Employee/Labor Relations, Compensation, Classification Reviews, Performance Management, Recruitment, and Selection. There are six collective bargaining units at the city that we support.

Employees may be hired at either the Junior (Management Analyst II) or Senior Human Resources Business Partner role based on their experience and job knowledge, skills, and abilities in human resources administration. Those hired as Senior Human Resources Business Partner will also be involved with multiple unions and participate in labor relations.

Junior Human Resources Business Partner (Management Analyst II) wage: $6,763.47 - $9,086.13 Monthly

Senior Human Resources Business Partner wage: $7,441.20 - $9,999.60 Monthly

The Human Resources Business Partner provides a wide range of human resources consultative and technical assistance to all City departments and employees. Employees in this classification are responsible for administering assigned element(s) of the City's human resources program including, recruitment and selection of employees, development and maintenance of the classification and compensation system, performance management, design and analysis of salary surveys, organizational development analysis, training, employee relations, and labor relations.

Learn and grow:
As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will have the opportunity to work and network with many different HR employees and experienced department personnel that have a variety of background experiences. Those experiences can prove to be unique and valuable toward career development and knowledge.

What you will do:

• Coach, advise and support leaders and employees on a wide range of HR issues including employee relations, performance management and optimization, compensation, talent planning, ADA accommodations and protected leaves, organizational structure and design, policy development and implementation and application of employment law.

• Thoughtfully address employee concerns, partnering closely with Legal, the union and managers where needed.
• Partner with department leaders to understand business objectives and provide strategic HR support.
• Own and manage the accommodation process for employees and managers, coordinating leaves with leave analyst.
• You will be a strategic partner and operations consultant to managers while facilitating resolutions and responding to emergencies when necessary.
• Serve as the primary point of contact supporting leaders and managers with organizational design, succession planning, talent development, employee engagement, and change management.
• Assist with the execution of employee and manager training and professional development programs.
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations issues, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Conduct and lead escalated investigations by gathering and analyzing facts and come to effective resolutions of workplace concerns.
• Design and implement HR programs, trainings, and policies that foster an engaging and high-performance culture.

Additional information on job responsibilities:

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance;
• Employee Protected Leaves;
• American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance;
• Supporting various internal boards/meeting groups or other cross-functional project teams if assigned
• Administrative functions such as records management and public records requests.

What you will bring:

• Ability to foster partnerships with City departments to ensure collaborative working relationships in order to mitigate and quickly resolve issues, conduct research, identify growth opportunities, and on formulate recommendations for all levels of the organization.
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring changes and revisions to policies and procedures.
• Experience coordinating conducting and preparing results of administrative or management studies and reports that generate significant impact upon the organization.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing policies, processes and activities for adherence and compliance to organizational policy as well as federal and state laws and guidelines.
• Ability to evaluate assigned staff; bridge communications between management/ employees and our union partners. Recommend and administer disciplinary actions.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Position schedule is Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Our team follows a hybrid work structure where employees will work onsite, with the ability to work remote 1-2 days per week, based on demands of specific tasks and manager approval. This is subject to change based on business needs and this position is not eligible for full-time remote work.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check.

• Oregon Driver’s license, or the ability to obtain an Oregon license within 30 days of residency and meet the City of Salem’s driving standards preferred.

• Jr HR Business Partner:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, or a related field, and five years of experience in human resources, or a related field, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the examples of work.

• Sr HR Business Partner: Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university with major course work in human resources, business or public administration, organizational behavior or development or a directly related field; and five years of increasingly responsible, specialized, complex, human resources professional level experience; or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.

Preferences

• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or IPMA-CP designations
• Experience in public sector human resources

About us:

Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.

The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.

Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Management Analyst II andSr. Human Resources Business Partner or by clicking the previous links.

How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

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