Principal Human Resources Analyst

The City of Gresham is seeking a highly skilled and service-oriented Senior Human Resources Analyst to provide advanced professional leadership and consultation in employee relations labor relations classification and compensation organizational development investigations policy administration and strategic human resources initiatives.

Reporting to the Human Resources Director this position serves as a senior Human Resources subject matter expert and trusted advisor to managers supervisors employees labor representatives and executive leadership. The incumbent performs complex and sensitive professional work requiring sound judgment analytical expertise discretion and the ability to navigate competing organizational interests while ensuring compliance with applicable laws policies collective bargaining agreements and organizational objectives.

This position operates as a strategic partner to City leadership and may lead major Human Resources initiatives involving workforce planning organizational effectiveness labor and employee relations classification and compensation administration investigations training and policy development.

This Principal-level analyst position provides specialized professional expertise in employee and labor relations while also administering and advancing the Citys classification and compensation programs. The incumbent serves as a consultant and advisor to management on a wide range of Human Resources matters including performance management disciplinary action workplace investigations grievance administration labor negotiations organizational design classification studies compensation analysis and policy interpretation.

The Principal Human Resources Analyst conducts complex studies and analyses; develops recommendations supported by data operational needs and legal requirements; and assists leaders in making informed decisions that align with organizational goals and values.

The position may function as a lead analyst on citywide projects provide guidance and technical support to other Human Resources staff and represent the Human Resources Division in labor-management discussions organizational change initiatives and strategic planning efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Employee and Labor Relations

• Provide professional Human Resources advice and consultation to managers supervisors and employees regarding employee relations matters workplace concerns performance management investigations disciplinary actions and policy interpretation.
• Assist managers in addressing employee performance and conduct issues while ensuring compliance with City policies labor agreements and applicable laws.
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements City policies administrative rules and Human Resources procedures.
• Investigate employee complaints workplace concerns misconduct allegations and other sensitive matters; prepare investigative reports and recommendations.
• Prepare grievance responses and coordinate with legal counsel regarding grievances arbitrations employment disputes and related proceedings.
• Participate in collective bargaining activities including research proposal development cost analysis note taking strategy development and negotiation support.
• Build productive working relationships with labor organizations and management representatives to foster positive labor-management relations.

Classification and Compensation

• Plan coordinate and conduct complex classification studies organizational reviews desk audits and position analyses.
• Evaluate positions using established classification methodologies and recommend classification allocations revisions and organizational changes.
• Develop revise and maintain classification specifications job documentation minimum qualifications and position descriptions.
• Conduct compensation studies market salary analyses pay equity reviews and salary benchmarking.
• Develop recommendations concerning pay grades salary structures market adjustments FLSA status and compensation program enhancements.
• Conduct costing analyses and financial modeling related to compensation proposals organizational restructuring and labor negotiations.
• Administer and maintain classification and compensation programs to promote internal equity market competitiveness transparency and legal compliance.

Organizational Development and Strategic HR Support

• Consult with leadership regarding workforce planning organizational effectiveness position design succession planning and organizational structure.
• Analyze personnel operational and workforce data to identify trends and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and implement Human Resources policies procedures programs and process improvements.
• Facilitate and deliver training for managers supervisors employees and labor representatives on Human Resources topics.
• Lead or support special projects involving organizational development business process improvement workforce initiatives and strategic planning.
• Monitor emerging Human Resources trends laws regulations and best practices and recommend appropriate changes.

Compliance and Administration

• Interpret and apply federal state and local employment laws regulations and court decisions.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws equal employment opportunity requirements labor agreements and Human Resources policies.
• Maintain accurate Human Resources documentation records and systems.
• Audit Human Resources data and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with Payroll Finance Legal Risk Management and departmental leadership to implement Human Resources initiatives and recommendations.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Key Competencies

Human Resources Expertise

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of labor relations employee relations classification and compensation investigations organizational development performance management and Human Resources best practices.

Analytical Thinking

Applies qualitative and quantitative analysis to solve complex organizational and workforce challenges.

Consultation and Influence

Builds credibility and trust while effectively advising leaders and stakeholders on sensitive Human Resources matters.

Communication

Communicates technical and complex information clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing.

Judgment and Discretion

Exercises sound independent judgment and maintains strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Conflict Resolution

Effectively facilitates difficult conversations manages workplace conflict and supports constructive resolutions.

Project Management

Organizes competing priorities and successfully manages multiple projects and deadlines.

Collaboration

Develops productive working relationships across departments and with labor partners employees managers and executive leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Public Administration Business Administration Organizational Development Labor Relations Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related field.
• Minimum of Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional Human Resources experience including substantial experience in employee relations labor relations classification and compensation organizational analysis investigations or related Human Resources disciplines.

Required Knowledge

• Employee and labor relations principles and practices.
• Collective bargaining contract administration and labor negotiations.
• Classification and compensation analysis methodologies.
• Performance management and corrective action processes.
• Workplace investigation techniques and practices.
• Federal state and local employment laws and regulations.
• Organizational development and workforce planning principles.
• Human Resources information systems and business software applications.
• Public sector Human Resources practices and operations.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Analyze complex issues and develop practical defensible recommendations.
• Interpret laws collective bargaining agreements policies and administrative rules.

• Conduct investigations and prepare clear objective reports.
• Communicate effectively regarding sensitive and complex matters.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise independent judgment.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Present recommendations clearly and persuasively to leadership anddecision-makers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Human Resources experience in a municipal county special district or other public-sector environment.
• Experience serving as a lead labor relations or employee relations professional.
• Experience conducting classification studies compensation analyses and organizational assessments.
• Experience supporting collective bargaining and labor negotiations.
• Professional certifications such as PHR SPHR SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP CCP IPMA-HR or related credentials.
• Experience with Human Resources analytics compensation modeling HRIS administration or data visualization tools.

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Required application materials:

• Complete online application(Do not type see resume in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)
• Resume
• 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.

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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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