What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Manager position at City of Salem, Oregon?
Job Summary
The City of Salem is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join the Human Resources Division within the Enterprise Services Department. This pivotal role addresses HR impacts across various areas of the City. The Human Resources Manager will supervise the HR Business Partner team while collaborating effectively to support approximately 1,300 employees across multiple City departments. Key responsibilities include planning, organizing, and directing the HR Business Partner team across various functional areas, including Employee and Labor Relations, Compensation, Classification reviews, and Performance Management. The City has six collective bargaining units.
If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an organization that provides career advancement, a great family-work life balance, and an opportunity to make a difference in our community, the City of Salem's Enterprise Services Department is the place for you.
Learn and grow:
As a Human Resources Manager, you will have the opportunity to engage with diverse employee and management/executive groups, gaining insights from experienced HR and other professionals with varied backgrounds. This exposure can be instrumental in enhancing your career development and knowledge base.
What you will do:
In this role, you will direct and support the HR Business Partner team and the HR department in providing comprehensive human resources consultative and technical assistance to all City departments and employees. You will be responsible for the direct supervision of five business partners, ensuring effective administration of elements of the City's human resources program, including organizational development analysis, employee relations, and labor relations.
Additional information on job responsibilities:
- Ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance
- Overseeing Employee Protected Leaves
- Ensuring American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance
- Supporting various internal boards and committees, such as the Civil Service Commission and Legislative Liaison Team
- Managing administrative tasks, including records management and public records requests
- Assisting the Human Resources Assistant Director in HR initiatives and development opportunities
What can we offer you for all your hard work?
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
- Competitive pay (placement on the pay grade is depending on experience and education).
- 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.
- Position schedule is Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Our team follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office (295 Church Street, SE, Suite 210, Salem, OR 97301), as needed, based on demands of specific tasks and manager approval. This is subject to change based on business needs.
- The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.
What are the minimum qualifications?
- Must pass the pre-employment background check.
- Must have an Oregon Driver's License and a driving record that meets the City of Salem’s driving standards.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, or a related field, and six years of progressively responsible professional Human Resource work such as a HR Generalist/Analyst or higher-level HR supervisory/managerial skills or ten years or more of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources as a Generalist/Analyst or higher-level HR supervisory/managerial position. All human resource professional experience must be working directly in supporting complex HR employee/labor functions and management involving grievance resolution, conducting investigations, and labor/management collaboration, demonstrating the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- National accreditation as a Senior Human Resources Professional and/or Labor Relations (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, NPELRA, HRCI) is preferred.
- Hiring managers do not have access to candidates' resumes during the application review process. Please provide detailed information in your application, especially in response to supplemental questions and within the job advertisement.
What you will bring along:
- Collaborative and communicative management style.
- Foster partnership with City departments to ensure collaborative working relationships in order to mitigate and quickly resolve issues, conduct research, identify growth opportunities, and on formulate recommendations for all levels of the organization.
- Develop, implement, and monitor changes and revisions to policies and procedures.
- Ensure the coordination and results of administrative or management studies that generate significant impact upon the organization.
- Review processes, activities for adherence and compliance to organizational policy and federal and state laws and guidelines.
- Evaluate assigned staff; bridge communications between management/ employees and our union partners and recommend and administer disciplinary actions.
About us:
Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.
The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.
Where can I find out more about the position?
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
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Salary : $47 - $64
