Multnomah County Sheriff's Office HR Manager

Multnomah County•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is seeking a knowledgeable, strategic, people-centered human resources leader to join our senior leadership team as the MCSO HR Manager. MCSO is committed to creating safe and thriving communities for everyone. With more than 800 employees and 3 collective bargaining units, the impact of MCSO is immense, providing corrections, law enforcement, and other public safety services to the most populous county in the state of Oregon. As the HR Manager for MCSO, you will leverage your HR expertise to lead all MCSO HR functions and initiatives, focusing on strategic and equity driven solutions that go beyond administration. You will collaborate with MCSO Senior Leaders to develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies that align with and enhance the overall MCSO strategic plan. This collaboration will emphasize key areas such as fostering a positive and productive organizational culture, promoting healthy employee relations, and effective recruitment & retention programming.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree - in lieu of a degree, we will consider equivalent years of related experience.
Six (6) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience with at least two (2) of those years in a supervisory role is required.
Experience in a unionized and/or public sector environment is required.
Must pass a background check which includes but is not limited to employment history and criminal history is required.

Nice To Haves

HR Certifications - S/PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, IPMA-CP/SCP, etc.
Experience applying an equity lens in HR policy and programming processes
Experience with change management and organizational development

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach and support the work of 25 professionals in the following functional areas: recruitment, background investigation, time entry and compensation, HRIS (Workday) actions/analysis/reporting, leave coordination, and employee elations/business partner consultation.
Partner with the MCSO Leadership and Central HR to develop and implement proactive and innovative HR programs, processes, and systems that enhance the experience and engagement of employees and strengthen the talent bench and support future organizational needs.
Advise and consult across HR disciplines including employee relations & labor relations, recruitment, retention, performance management - including developing work plans.
Collaborate and partner with union leaders, labor relations and senior management with the goal to enhance the experience, engagement, and effectiveness of MCSO employees.
Foster initiatives that promote wellness and equity across the organization, creating an environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.
Research questions requiring interpretation of rules, labor contracts, employment laws; work with professional standards, classification and compensation, labor relations, unions and county attorneys to develop action plans.
Actively participate in collective bargaining sessions with union representatives.
Collaborate with MCSO Senior Leadership and Labor Relations to support the development of bargaining strategies, proposals, and counter-proposals that align with the organization's goals and financial constraints.
Provide leadership that cultivates a continuous improvement organization focused on streamlining processes and promotes a culture of customer service.