Human Resources Analyst Senior

Join the City of Greshams Human Resources team as a Senior Human Resources Analyst in talent acquisition. This is an advanced-level professional role for an experienced recruiter who is energized by partnering with directors managers and supervisors to find attract hire and retain high-caliber talent for Greshams varied public service careers and who brings the independent judgment strategic thinking and mentorship a senior role calls for.

Were looking for a well-rounded HR professional and full-lifecycle recruiter who serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to hiring managers and leadership on recruitment and selection. Youll own recruitment strategy and outreach with an equity lens lead process improvements to testing and selection and help mentor others on a small highly engaged HR team. Experience with an applicant tracking system such as NEOGOV working knowledge of EEO law and familiarity with Oregons Veterans Preference requirements will set you up to succeed from day one.

As Oregons 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.

About the team

Youll be part of a small and highly engaged HR team serving the Citys workforce including employees represented by three unions (Police Fire and General Unit) as well as non-represented staff. Together the team manages recruitment classification compensation benefits leave administration employee and labor relations EEO training and organizational development. As a senior member of the team youll have the opportunity to lead projects mentor colleagues and build well-rounded HR experience in a nimble practical and innovative environment.

What youll do

• Consult with hiring managers to identify attract and recruit top talent evaluating staffing needs developing job descriptions and building recruitment plans and sourcing strategies.
• Develop write and revise job announcements for a wide range of positions identifying minimum and preferred qualifications supported by the Citys classification system.
• Advertise openings source and pre-screen candidates and manage the full-lifecycle selection process through interviews reference and background checks offer and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop employment offers using the Citys pay equity tools and collective bargaining agreements to ensure compensation meets City equity standards.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and first point of contact for recruitment guiding managers through valid selection processes and timely hiring decisions.
• Lead and improve testing selection and promotional processes across the City and standardize and document process improvements.
• Ensure recruitment practices are lawful consistent and equitable including EEO protections and Oregons Veterans Preference requirements.
• Maintain accurate organized documentation of candidates searches and hiring-manager interactions for legal compliance.
• Build and strengthen partnerships through outreach job fairs networking events and presentations at schools and community groups to grow the Citys talent pipeline.
• Conduct research and analysis on recruitment and selection topics draw valid conclusions and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Mentor and provide functional guidance to other HR staff and may serve as project lead on large-scope recruitment and outreach initiatives.
• Participate in new hire onboarding and employee orientation and contribute to broader HR projects and diversity equity and inclusion initiatives.

What youll bring

• Experience in full-lifecycle recruiting in the public sector including research and candidate sourcing pre-screening development of valid selection processes job analysis wage and salary trends and pay equity.
• Experience with recruiting and applicant tracking systems (for example NEOGOV or similar).
• The ability to educate and influence hiring managers toward valid selection processes and timely well-supported hiring decisions.
• Strong organizational time-management and written and verbal communication skills in a deadline-driven environment.
• Discretion with confidential and sensitive matters and sound independent judgment at the advanced professional level.
• A passion for public service and a commitment to serving as an ambassador for the City of Gresham as an employer of choice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree AND three (3) to six (6) years of recruitment and/or talent acquisition and general human resources experience or

• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of qualifying education training and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification in Human Resources (including but not limited to PHR/SPHR from HRCI or SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP).
• Applied experience with applicant tracking software (for example NEOGOV).
• Professional-level recruitment and selection experience in a public sector or local government setting.
• Working knowledge of EEO laws and validation of employee selection procedures.
• Knowledge of Oregons Veterans Preference requirements and public sector employment law.

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 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.

Veterans Preference

The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veterans preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Our Commitment

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 national origin age mental or physical disability genetic information veteran status marital status familial status or any other status protected by applicable federal Oregon or local law.

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