Junior Human Resources Business Partner

City of Salem, Oregon is seeking a customer-focused Jr. Human Resources Business Partner for a Limited Duration (12 months) role in the Enterprise Services Department.

Responsibilities

• Coach, advise, and support leaders and employees across HR topics including employee relations, performance management, and compensation.
• Provide consultative support for talent planning, ADA accommodations, and protected leaves.
• Assist with organizational structure and design, policy development, and implementation, including application of employment law.
• Handle employee concerns with a consultative approach, partnering with Legal, the union, and managers as needed.
• Partner with department leaders to connect HR support to business objectives.
• Manage the accommodation process for both employees and managers.
• Act as an operations consultant for managers by facilitating resolutions and responding to emergencies when necessary.
• Support leaders with organizational design, succession planning, talent development, employee engagement, and change management.
• Advise and coach managers on workforce planning, employee relations, and performance management.
• Conduct and lead workplace investigations by gathering and analyzing facts and working toward effective resolutions.
• Design and deliver HR training on relevant topics.
• Support a positive work environment by strengthening teamwork, communication, and alignment with organizational values.
• Administer assigned elements of the City’s human resources program, including:
  • Recruitment and selection
  • 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

Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
• May be required to have an Oregon Driver license and meet the City’s driving standards, depending on classification.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in a human resources professional capacity, or an equivalent combination of experience and training demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to foster partnerships with City departments to collaboratively mitigate and quickly resolve issues, conduct research, identify growth opportunities, and develop recommendations for all organizational levels.
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring policy and procedure changes.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing policies, processes, and activities for adherence and compliance with organizational policy and federal and state laws and guidelines.
• Experience coordinating, conducting, and preparing results of administrative or management studies and reports with significant organizational impact.
• Ability to evaluate employee performance and serve as a communication bridge between management, employees, and union partners.
• Demonstrated experience administering disciplinary actions.
• Knowledge of employment laws.
• EEO compliance.
• Employee protected leaves knowledge and compliance.
• ADA compliance.

Benefits

• 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.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (per City policy).

Additional Information on Job Responsibilities

• Knowledge of employment laws
• EEO compliance
• Employee protected leaves
• ADA compliance
• Support assigned cross-functional project teams
• Administrative functions including records management and public records requests

Preferences

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

Work Location and Schedule

• Hybrid work structure: onsite work with ability to work remote 1-2 days per week with manager approval.
• Not eligible for full-time remote work; hybrid structure may change based on business needs.
• Designated work location: 295 Church St. SE, Salem, OR 97301.

Salary: USD 7,318 - 9,833 per month. Minimum Experience: 5 years. Education: Bachelor’s degree. Location: Salem, OR 97301 (hybrid).