Senior Human Resources Business Partner

At Washington County, we focus on meaningful work, innovation, and partnerships. The Employee and Labor Relations Team in the Department of Human Resources is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner! Our team members collaborate with a portfolio of departments to ensure fair, respectful, productive, and consistent management of staff; partner with leaders including union representatives; and provide support within the framework of our core organizational mission, values, and objectives. One key area of focus is to proactively support employees and managers in advancing our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. You should have the ability to build and maintain trusting relationships; collaborate with and influence managers within the organization; and create, audit, and sustain positive workplace relations programs. Balancing time between projects and time-sensitive personnel issues is a critical component for success. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Skills we're most excited about seeing highlighted on your resume include the following:

• Commitment to creating a positive and supportive environment which promotes the organizational values of workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Advocacy to promote and uphold the County's standards for respectfully living and working in a multicultural society.
• A passion for objectively gathering information, analyzing, and recommending actions appropriate to the situation.
• Proven time-management and organizational skills for delivering with multiple high-priority and sensitive projects or cases.
• The ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships and approach your work with a positive, solutions-oriented focus.
• Emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and a commitment to the success of our overall team and County.

Experience that would best support one's success in this role include:

Your Technical and Professional Expertise: Report writing, investigatory interviewing experience, information gathering, critical thinking ability, fact finding, problem solving, risk analysis, and contract interpretation.

Relationship Building: Great interpersonal skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, coach and mentor new supervisors/managers. Understands that building relationships also includes maintaining trust, following through, and establishing good rapport with people from diverse life experiences.

Powerful & Prolific Communication: professional communication skills (both written and verbal).

To review a comprehensive list of essential duties, please use this link: Human Resources Analyst, Senior

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration or Management, or other related degree program from an accredited institution of higher education; AND four (4) years of professional level human resources experience related to the position; OR
• An Associate Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration or Management, or other related degree program; AND six (6) years of professional level human resources experience related to the position; OR
• A high school diploma/GED; AND eight (8) years of professional level human resources experience related to the position.

Preferred Requirements:

• Professional certifications such as Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or other HR discipline specific specialties.

• Must pass a criminal background check.

Next Steps:

1. Apply today! In lieu of a resume, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
2. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for MQs after the posting closes.
3. Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review: Depending on the number of applicants that meet MQs, a SME panel may perform an in-depth evaluation of your application materials, including your responses to the supplemental questions.
4. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the SME review as soon as possible.
5. Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.
6. Post-Offer Check: The successful candidate will undergo background check.
7. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points
• Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or careers@washingtoncountyor.govat least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.

Additional Resources

• Questions about this recruitment? Contact Elle at elle_krueger@washingtoncountyor.gov
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