Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Join the City of Gresham's Human Resources Department as a Human Resources Business Partner! We are seeking a collaborative, knowledgeable, and solutions-oriented HR professional to provide strategic support to departments, employees, and leadership across the City. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact by fostering a fair, compliant, and engaging workplace culture.

As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced, and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences, and cultural perspectives.

Come build the future with us.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor to City leaders, managers, and employees. This position focuses on employee and labor relations, policy development, performance management, and HR process improvement. You will work directly with leadership to interpret and apply employment laws, contracts, and policies while ensuring consistency, fairness, and equity.

What you will get to do :

• Advise managers and supervisors in the interpretation and application of Union contracts, City policies and procedures
• Provide professional guidance on human resources management related issues
• Set the example by following policies and procedures
• Complete administrative tasks correctly and on time
• Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans
• Maintain and control confidential employee files; maintain accurate central employee records; provide accurate employee data to requesting managers
• Compile data from personnel records and prepare reports
• Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educate others on the value of diversity; promote a harassment-free environment; build a diverse workforce

Strategic Management :

Employee Relations :

Qualities we are looking for :

This position is primarily office-based with a standard Monday through Friday schedule; however, occasional work outside of normal hours may be required to support City operations that run 24 / 7. The role involves moderate computer use, meetings, and regular interaction with City employees at all levels.

Knowledge :

Ability to :

Minimum Qualifications :

Any combination of qualifying education, training, and / or experience equivalent to 5-8 years will be considered. Preferred Qualifications :

To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.

Required application materials :

The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials.

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application documents.

A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview.

Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.

Veteran's Preference :

The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy