Senior HR Strategy & Labor Relations Lead

City of Gresham; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Gresham seeks a Senior Human Resources Analyst to provide expert leadership in employee and labor relations, classification and compensation, organizational development, investigations, policy administration, and strategic HR initiatives.

Reporting to the HR Director, the role supports managers, labor representatives, and executives with data-driven decisions, legal compliance, and effective workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional Human Resources experience, including substantial experience in employee relations, labor relations, classification and compensation, organizational analysis, investigations, or related HR disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced professional leadership and consultation on employee and labor relations, classification and compensation, organizational development, investigations, policy administration, and strategic HR initiatives.
• Serve as senior HR expert and trusted advisor to managers, supervisors, employees, labor representatives, and executive leadership.
• Lead major HR initiatives including workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and compensation program enhancements.
• Develop recommendations supported by data and legal requirements; assist leaders in making informed decisions.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Classification & compensation

Organizational development

Investigations

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

City of Gresham seeks a Senior Human Resources Analyst to provide expert leadership in employee and labor relations, classification and compensation, organizational development, investigations, policy administration, and strategic HR initiatives.

Reporting to the HR Director, the role supports managers, labor representatives, and executives with data-driven decisions, legal compliance, and effective workforce planning.