Human Resources Strategic Business Partner

Human Resources Strategic Business Partner

The City of Eugene Employee Resource Center is seeking two experienced Human Resources Business Partners responsible for leading a team and serving as a strategic business partner to assigned departments. One role will be responsible for leading the team supporting Eugene Springfield Fire, Central Services, and the Planning and Development Department and one role will lead the team supporting the Eugene Police Department and the Library, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department.

If you value inclusion and employee wellbeing, are a strong collaborator, and thrive on providing expert guidance and problem solving to achieve current and future business objectives, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Examples of Duties Performed – Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Serve as a strategic business partner to assigned departments, providing expert guidance and problem‑solving to achieve current and future business objectives. Influence leadership decisions through collaboration and data‑driven insights.

• Lead and mentor HR staff in collaborative business partner practices, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Apply advanced case management techniques to resolve complex employee situations spanning multiple functional areas. Lead sensitive employee relations cases, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance processes.

• Provide critical guidance on labor contracts, employment law, and personnel policies. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while proactively mitigating risk. Ensures fair and consistent application of policies across the organization.

• Research, analyze, and evaluate complex data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions. Present findings and recommendations clearly to diverse stakeholders.

• Oversee recruitment and selection processes, ensuring equitable, efficient, and legally defensible hiring practices. Implement improvements to enhance candidate experience and organizational outcomes.

• Provide guidance and support for compensation questions and classification reviews in partnership with senior analyst.

• Optimize HRIS and absence management systems for accuracy and efficiency. Identify opportunities for process innovation to improve service delivery and employee experience.

• Partner with leadership to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

• Participate in division‑wide planning, setting strategic priorities, and leading initiatives that align with the City’s mission and vision.

• Oversee comprehensive onboarding programs that ensure new employees feel welcomed, informed, and prepared to succeed. Partner with managers to establish clear job expectations, integrate organizational values, and provide resources that support engagement and retention from day one.

• Designs and delivers organizational training programs on key HR topics—including recruitment and selection, labor relations, performance management, compliance, and diversity and inclusion.

To view detailed information on the duties, knowledge, and abilities that may be expected for this position, please see the classification:
Manager 1.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or a related field.

Five (5) years of professional experience in human resources with experience developing, implementing, and managing programs, projects, and/or personnel functions within an organizational unit, preferably in the public sector; including two years in a full supervisory role.

Valid Oregon driver’s license (or, the ability to obtain by date of hire); must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires that an out‑of‑state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355).

Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or related certification is preferred.