HR Manager - Fire Department

City of Bend•Bend, OR

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Bend is accepting applications for one (1), full-time Department HR Manager to support the City of Bend’s Fire Department. This is a FLSA Exempt (overtime in-eligible), non-represented position. The City may use this job posting to create an eligibility list for future hiring purposes. The Fire Department HR Manager provides full-service HR functions within Bend Fire & Rescue. The position serves as the department-level lead for human resources functions, including employee and labor relations, performance management, strategic planning and recruitment within the Fire Department at the City of Bend. They are responsible for performing a variety of administrative personnel functions that keep Bend Fire & Rescue in compliance and coordination with the Human Resources Department. The hybrid nature of Bend’s human resources service delivery seeks to maximize employee engagement and workforce management at the operational department level while ensuring systemwide incorporation of human resources best practices, compliance, program efficiencies, equity, cost containment, and consistent application of policies, processes, and practices Citywide. If you enjoy solving challenges, supporting employees, contributing to an outstanding workplace, and working with public safety professionals, this could be the perfect opportunity. You’ll play a key role in supporting a dedicated team that serves our community every day!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or other related field of study
4 years of progressively responsible human resources experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks
1 year of managerial experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Current and valid Driver's license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
Laws related to the public sector and human resources in the State of Oregon, including City, Federal policies, rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances, as well as internal policies and procedures
Human resources practices and procedures
Principles of equity and inclusion
Hiring practices including recruitment processes and interviewing techniques
Investigatory and report-writing practices
Practices and principles of performance management and performance improvement
Techniques for documenting behavior and disciplinary actions
Ability to work independently with minimal direction, while also working as part of a team and collaborating with others
Manage a high volume of tasks at one time, including organizing and prioritizing own work and the work of others
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the public and other stakeholders sufficient to exchange or convey information to provide and receive work direction
Demonstrate a high attention to detail
Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, e-mail, or in person
Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate human resources information, develop recommendations and alternatives
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all human resources matters
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups, be an effective collaborator in a team-centered environment and work effectively under general direction
Ability to exercise keen time management skills, balance multiple priorities, and consistently meet timelines and due dates
Skill in oral presentation and written communications and ability to utilize broad technology applications in documents processing, spreadsheets, data bases, power point presentations and publishing software applications.
Ability to use software programs such as Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint and other interactive computer programs as well as operating common office equipment.

Nice To Haves

PHR/SPHR, SHRM CP/SCPE Certification, or other HR Professional Certification
Progressively responsible experience supporting human resources functions in a public safety, unionized environment that supports 24-hour operations, including personnel administration, labor relations, payroll coordination, and work involving leave administration, recruitment, investigations, and employee relations.
Experience administering HRIS, payroll, timekeeping management systems
Experience working for a public agency

Responsibilities

Develop strong, trusting relationships with chiefs, supervisors, and employees within the Fire Department
Directly supervise a small team of scheduling and HR logistics staff
Implement equity-focused practices throughout all assigned HR functions
Develop recruitment plans and processes to ensure fair and equitable hiring practices
Partner with command staff to analyze departmental staffing needs and develop creative strategies to fill needs with existing or new resources
Guides managers through expectation setting and performance improvement efforts
Investigates complaints of policy violations, conduct, harassment, and discrimination
Coordinates the employee disciplinary process including advising managers, working with labor associations, and providing information to employees
Assists employees and managers with protected leaves and the ADA accommodation process
Manages a variety of tasks related to new employee onboarding, HRIS entry, timekeeping, and record keeping
Collaborates with the HR Department on work related to training, development, labor relations, Citywide policy and processes, benefits, classification, compensation, and systems