Human Resources Generalist Details

Human Resources Generalist

Multnomah County, OR - Portland, OR

Employment Type : Full-Time

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $63,039.44 - $94,559.82 Annual Department: Joint Office of Homeless Services Job Type: Regular Non-Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): August 25, 2022
The Opportunity: Overview: No One Should be Homeless - Everyone Needs a Safe, Stable Place to Call Home The Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS) was established in 2016 to oversee the delivery of services to people experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County. The office represents a shared commitment between Multnomah County and the City of Portland to make services easier to access for those in need. The Human Resources Team of the Joint Office of Homeless Services has the privilege of supporting employees who are dedicated to ending homelessness and serving our most vulnerable community members. This brand new position added to the Joint Office’s Human Resources team is going to be a dynamic position where each work day will be filled with variety. For this role, we are looking for an exceptional problem solver that prides themselves in their dedication to out of the box thinking and their ability to uncover gaps in processes and come up with creative solutions. This position will support a variety of areas within the HR team working collaboratively to ensure equity and efficiency throughout multiple programs and processes with a focus on employee promotion and professional development, retention, onboarding, and workforce pipelines. This position will also be responsible for our outreach within the community to support our active recruitment efforts, so the ideal candidate might have a connection (any connection - working, volunteer, or lived experience) to the community of those dedicated to ending homelessness in Multnomah County. If you consider yourself a trailblazer who likes to tackle new challenges and you are committed to applying an equity lens in all you do, this position may be a great fit for you. Come be a part of, and support, a progressive and collaborative team.
The primary functions of this role include:

• Recruitment and Workforce Pipeline
  • Collaborate to develop and implement comprehensive, equitable and inclusive recruitment and selection processes for the Joint Office of Homeless Services Department.
  • Collaborate in creating job announcements that reflect the required qualifications without imposing artificial barriers on applicants.
  • Develop outreach & advertising plans for external recruitments and tailor recruitment plans to support business needs. Initiate and coordinate modifications to the recruitment and selection process ensuring they are consistent with County values.

• Promotion and Professional Development
  • Assist HR manager & HR Business Partner in designing and developing procedural guidelines for onboarding new employees.
  • Act as the liaison between HR and the Operations team to ensure that onboarding aligns with JOHS Values, Visions and Missions and County Rules and Regulation. In addition, it includes culturally responsive training.
  • Assist HR Manager in designing tools for performance reviews for managers that include feedback from supervised staff.

• Retention
  • Research and/or develop training opportunities that align with the goals and needs of JOHS Value, Vision and Mission for internal staff and support community partners.
  • Work with HR Senior Business Partner in the development of a mentoring program for JOHS to support staff during their life span at JOHS and the County.

• HR Equity Development
  • Support HR Team in current HR and Workforce trends; collaborate with management on best practices, trends, challenges, risks, and opportunities regarding equity and inclusion matters; provide recommendations for on-going improvement, culture change and support of an inclusive work environment.

To Qualify: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, lived experience and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• A bachelor's degree and one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position OR Equivalency 5-8 years of qualifying training and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Demonstrate trustworthiness through accuracy, follow-up, and transparency.
• An understanding of the community of providers and partners working to serve those experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships to achieve positive work outcomes.
• Working knowledge and skill in advancing racial justice, understanding how systems of oppression intersect, and applying an equity lens in HR policy and programming processes.
• Basic knowledge of Workday functions and business processes.
• Experience providing customer service to a diverse group of employees, managers, and colleagues.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and customers.
• Experience with, and commitment to, advancing organizational equity goals.

Screening and Evaluation: The Application Packet:

• A completed online application
• A resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities.
• A cover letter that expands on your resume, addresses why you are interested in this position and demonstrates how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exception by October 18, 2021 as a qualification of employment. The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.

• Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Important Internal Candidate Instructions: When completing the application in Workday as an internal candidate, you may need to scroll down to see the “Resume / Cover Letter” prompt on your screen. This is the place where you need to upload your cover letter and resume. There will be no other prompts for you to upload these documents. . After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. You will need to complete the questionnaire in order for your application to be submitted. The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications: We may do an additional preferred review and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those who are most highly qualified.
• Consideration of top candidates: We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
• Background check and reference checks: All finalists must pass a thorough criminal records check and reference check.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited duration and on-call positions.
Type of Position: This salaried unclassified position is not eligible for overtime. Location: 721 SW Oak St. Portland OR 97205 Schedule: To be discussed with the hiring manager.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals. Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711. Questions? Recruiter: Dale Cornelius Email: dale.cornelius@multco.us Phone: +1 (503) 9395990 Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Job Profile: 9670 - Human Resources Analyst 2 (NR)