Human Resources Partner

This posting closes Monday December 29^th at 9am.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking a productive results-driven and relationship-focused Human Resources Partner to join our high-performing collaborative HR team. As a publicly owned utility with more than 550 employees we serve our community with purpose and were looking for someone who brings that same sense of commitment to their HR practice. This position will be filled at the Partner or Senior Parter level depending on the successful candidates experience and qualifications.

In this role you will partner closely with managers supervisors and employees across the entire organization to deliver proactive professional consultation and support across the full scope of HR activities. Youll work collaboratively within the HR team and alongside leaders at every level to influence guide and strengthen workforce practices while taking the lead on one or more key program areas.

Were seeking a strategic data-driven thinker with experience in labor relations (public-sector experience preferred). The successful candidate will bring a high degree of discretion initiative and resourcefulness and be comfortable using Microsoft Office SharePoint and HRIS systems (UKG). This person will thrive in a fast-paced environment independently seek out solutions adapt to shifting priorities and build strong trust-based relationships.

The HR Partner will:

• Build strong collaborative relationships within the HR team and with leaders managers and employees across the organizationearning confidence and trust through responsive thoughtful partnership.
• Partner with departments as a trusted advisor offering technical expertise data-driven insights and practical guidance to support informed decision-making across the full range of HR disciplinesincluding employee and labor relations compensation and performance management recruitment and selection training and development and leave and disability management.
• Engage with leadership to solve workforce challenges ensuring decisions align with legal requirements policies collective bargaining agreements and consistent HR best practices.
• Lead or support key HR programs and services developing goals work plans and project deliverables aligned with organizational priorities. Monitor and evaluate program performance to recommend improvements support change initiatives and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Conduct or assist with workplace investigations including misconduct policy violations grievances and harassment or discrimination complaints. Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on corrective action and performance management.
• Research and analyze internal and external data to assess workforce trends evaluate program effectiveness support investigations or grievances and respond to legal inquiries.
• Conduct job analyses develop and update job descriptions perform compensation reviews and communicate results to leaders to support organizational understanding and consistency.
• Handle confidential information with the highest degree of professionalism navigating confidential and sensitive issues with discretion and ensuring compliance with privacy requirements. Respond to public records requests as needed.

Location: This position is based inEugene Oregon and has been approved for a hybrid work arrangement involving a combination of telecommuting and working on-site (at least two days per week with additional on-site presence as required to support the workforce). The selected candidate must live in the state of Oregon.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Thestartingannual salary for this position will becommensuratewith the successful candidates knowledge skills education andexperience as related to the position.

• HR Partner: $85414 - $106767
• Senior HR Partner: $98877 - $123597

EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home and provides a robust compensation & benefits package Read more about our benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Equivalency: EWEB will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience when reviewing applications. Candidates who do not meet all of the minimum qualifications but whose application materials demonstrate the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to be successful in the position are encouraged to apply. We understand that valuable experience can be gained through various avenues and we value diverse experiences and unique perspectives.

Experience:

• HR Partner: A minimum of three years experience in multiple Human Resources disciplines including training and development performance management employee and labor relations total reward design and delivery recruitment and selection and legal interpretation and compliance.
• Senior HR Partner: A minimum of five years advanced-level experience in multiple Human Resources disciplines including training and development performance management employee and labor relations total reward design and delivery recruitment and selection and legal interpretation and compliance. Prior program and project management experience involving concept development through implementation and measurement stages required.

Education:Bachelors degree in business human resources or a closely related lieu of a degree additional relevant experience may be substituted on a 1:1 basis (e.g. four additional years experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree).

Recommended education experience training and certifications: PHR/SHRM-CP CLRP and/or CCP certification. Public sector labor relations experience highly recommended.

Oregon driver license required:Yes or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Post-offer background check required: Yes

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

WHY CHOOSE EWEB
EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity innovation involvement teamwork and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety health and well-being of its workforce and offers great benefits including health care vacation and sick leave pension holidays wellness programs an employee credit union and more.

As a public utility we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and its our job to provide reliable affordable water and electricity for our customers.

WHY CHOOSE EUGENE
Its a city big enough to boast excellent restaurants arts and events but small enough to still feel like a community. Its also easy to get out of town making it an ideal place for lovers of outdoor activities with world-class opportunities for fishing rafting bicycling hiking and camping.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture education experience physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. Attracting retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

TOBACCO SMOKE AND VAPOR-FREE CAMPUS POLICY
EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air appearance and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees contractors volunteers and visitors may not use distribute or sell tobacco.

Note: This job posting is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned.