Human Resources Generalist II (Employee Relations)

Support day-to-day Human Resources needs for District staff while handling employee relations matters from performance support to impartial investigations.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day Human Resources functions, providing broad support to District staff while aligning work to District values, strategic priorities, and objectives
• Provide simple to moderate analytical and consulting support across multiple HR functions
• Resolve simple to moderate HR issues; escalate complex matters
• Lead and act as a consultant for various HR projects
• Serve as a primary contact for employees, responding to inquiries related to HR programs and directives
• Oversee performance management
• Facilitate conflict resolution
• Partner with managers to address employee concerns and help foster a positive work environment
• Conduct comprehensive, impartial investigations into matters such as harassment and discrimination, in collaboration with internal counsel, and provide expert guidance to business leaders
• Provide actionable recommendations on employee issues and interpret and administer District policies
• Maintain clear communication and strict confidentiality while navigating complex situations
• Build positive relationships across the organization
• Support program development, implementation, and maintenance for one or more functional areas (with flexibility to support any area as needed):
  • Benefits
  • Compensation
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Talent Development
  • HR Information Systems
  • Leave Administration (including Workers Compensation)
  • Labor Relations
  • Employee Relations
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Other related HR functions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or related field, and two (2) years of related Human Resources experience
• OR Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or related field, and four (4) years of related Human Resources experience
• OR six (6) years of related Human Resources experience
• Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills, adaptability, and superior written communication
• Solution-oriented approach
• Ability to handle challenging situations, build trust across all levels of the organization, and demonstrate strong emotional intelligence
• Ability to communicate clearly, maintain strict confidentiality, and effectively navigate complex situations

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Core term life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Voluntary term life
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Retirement benefits, including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan
• Paid family and medical leave program
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off starting at 20 days per year
• 11 paid holidays and one floating holiday

Minimum Qualifications

• Review the full job description for accountabilities, required skills and abilities, and physical and mental demands and working conditions on the “Human Resources Generalist II” pages

Our Values

• High standards for every member of Team PUD
• Safeguard what matters, putting employee and community safety first
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Serve with pride and rise to challenges
• Include all, seek growth, and be bold