HR People Operations Analyst

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.