City of Bend · 1 week ago
Department HR Manager - Central Services
The City of Bend is accepting applications for a Department HR Manager in the City’s Central Services Departments. This role involves providing full-service HR functions including employee and labor relations, performance management, and recruitment while collaborating with Central HR.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Develops strong, trusting relationships with managers and employees within assigned departments
Implements equity-focused practices throughout all assigned HR functions
Develops recruitment plans and processes to ensure fair and equitable hiring practices
Partners with department leaders to analyze departmental staffing needs and develop creative strategies to fill needs with existing or new resources
Guides managers through expectation setting and performance improvement efforts
Investigates complaints of policy violations, conduct, harassment, and discrimination
Coordinates the employee disciplinary process including advising managers, working with labor associations, and providing information to employees
Assists employees and managers with protected leaves and ADA accommodations
Manages a variety of tasks related to new employee onboarding, HRIS entry, timekeeping, and record keeping
Collaborates with Central HR related to training, development, labor relations, Citywide policy and processes, benefits, classification, compensation, and systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Human Resources, or other related field of study
4 years of progressively responsible human resources and employee relations experience
1 year of managerial experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Working knowledge of human resources practices and procedures
Principles of equity and inclusion
Hiring practices including recruitment processes and interviewing techniques
Investigatory and report-writing practices
Practices and principles of performance management and performance improvement
Techniques for documenting behavior and disciplinary actions
Preferred
Human Resources professional certification
Public sector HR experience
Benefits
Health and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
Robust paid leave program