HR Policy & Process Analyst – Gresham, OR

HR Policy & Process Analyst

Join the City of Gresham as an HR Policy & Process Analyst, a full-time, limited-term role in the Portland metro area supporting HR policy and process development, standard operating procedure improvement, and HR data reporting and dashboards.

We're looking for an analytical, detail-oriented HR professional who values a collaborative team, communicates clearly and persuasively, and can turn policy and data into clear, usable processes. Experience developing HR policies and procedures, improving standard operating procedures, and building HR data dashboards and reports is key to success in this role.

As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve, and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways.

Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives.

Come build the future with us.

Benefits & Schedule

• Employment type:
  
  full-time, limited-term (LTE)
• Retirement & health:
  Oregon PERS, medical, dental, and vision
• Schedule:
  
  8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, FTE, onsite in Gresham (Portland metro area, Multnomah County)

What you'll do

• Maintain HR documents and information that support clear communication of processes, policies, and procedures
• Assist with developing and revising HR policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures
• Analyze, interpret, and apply HR policies, laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and employee rules and manuals
• Build and support dashboards and reports that improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Conduct research and analyze HR data across activities, KPIs, and special projects; gather and compile data from a variety of sources
• Provide technical and analytical support to the HR team; prepare and present reports and correspondence
• Collaborate across departments to coordinate efforts, resolve issues, and identify opportunities to improve transparency and efficiency
• Represent HR on committees, task forces, and special projects as assigned

Minimum:

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• One to four years of professional experience in human resources or a related analytical field, plus coursework or a degree in human resources, public administration, business, or a related field.
• Or, any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business, or a related field
• Three to six years of related professional experience
• Experience developing HR policy and process, improving standard operating procedures, and building HR data dashboards and reports

To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.

Required application materials:

• Complete online application (Do not type 'see resume' in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)
• Answers to supplemental questions
• Three or more professional references

The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Oregon Equal Pay.

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HR Recruiting, or by phone to , upon submitting the required application documents.

A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview.

Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the  portal for important updates related to this process.

The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity,…