Employee Engagement And Inclusion Analyst

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

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Who We Are & What We Do:

At the Department of County Management (DCM), the public service we carry out is essential to the operation of Multnomah County as a government, as well as an employer. The DCM Equity team operates under the DCM Director’s Office and supports the department of about 250 employees. As a team, we are committed to creating an environment that advances racial justice and promotes a culture of safety, trust and belonging for all employees.

Workforce equity requires that the County identify and address structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunities faced by our employees and communities because of their race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected classes. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.

Who we are seeking: An individual who is collaborative, creative and dedicated to advancing equity and racial justice. Someone with strong communication and leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to champion employee engagement and inclusion in the workplace.

As the Employee Engagement and Inclusion Analyst (HR Analyst Senior) with DCM, you will have the exciting opportunity to help implement the department’s workforce equity goals and lead employee engagement efforts with the Division of Assessment, Recording, and Taxation (DART). You will provide direct support to the department Equity Manager and help lead the DCM Equity Committee. Additionally, an emphasis will be on onboarding and retention processes and improvement.

Primary Responsibilities:

Equity Manager & WESP Implementation Support

• Create and provide written resources, communications, timelines, reports and additional information with regards to the WESP, projects, training, improvement plans, and more.

• Help create content for monthly learning sessions with the DCM Equity Committee.

• Help to resolve issues and complex questions that arise in collaboration with DCM Equity Manager.

• Represent the DCM Equity Team on various stakeholder groups, committees, and forums.

• Provide back-up to the equity manager as needed.

Organizational Development

• Facilitate and participate in meetings including DART Senior Manager meetings.

• Design and deliver adult learning curricula that aligns with organizational needs, the County’s Core Competency Model , and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

• Lead, plan, and organize the DART Employee Engagement committee.

• Coordinate and manage the DCM New Employee Orientation program.

• Provide equity subject matter expertise to DCM HR and DART hiring managers in the recruitment and selection process.

HR Special Projects

• Collaborate with DCM HR to support internship programs (College to County, Summer Works, etc), and intern placements.

• Perform ongoing research; conduct surveys, analyze and present confidential data, share best practices and case studies to leadership, recommend improvements in processes, procedures, concepts, operations and decision making.

• Assist as necessary in writing and/or communicating work improvement plans, letter/statement of expectations, disciplinary actions, investigations, etc.

• Work with DCM HR and managers to apply and interpret collective bargaining agreement (CBA) language, Personnel Rules, County and Department policy and procedures, Federal, State and local laws, and benefit plan provisions.

A successful candidate would possess the following attributes:

• Effectively build and maintain relationships with colleagues and internal customers.

• Ability to initiate and exercise leadership and independent judgment, work through conflict resolution and build consensus between various groups and stakeholders

• Ability to interpret and apply HR policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)

• Ability to provide back-up leadership

• Demonstrate a passion to deliver and incorporate equity and inclusion practices

• Provide excellent customer service

• Have analytical skills

• Have strong communication skills, ability to articulate processes and procedures

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, 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: (All bullet points must be met to qualify - please make sure your application materials address each bullet point listed).

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent to) and

• Three (3) years of experience administering projects and programs that include consultation, facilitation, community engagement, and employee onboarding.

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.

• Experience organizing & conducting meetings and group facilitation.

• Experience implementing equity & inclusion practices and initiatives.

• Experience developing and implementing employee engagement strategies.

• Experience with change management, conflict resolution and working to resolve workplace tensions

• Experience working closely with or collaborating with HR where you applied diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts to recommend changes or revisions in order to create more equitable practices.

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience 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.

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 exemption as a qualification of employment.

The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County exception must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.

The Application Packet:

1. A completed online application and/or 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, and the number of teams, managers and staff under your supervision.

2. A cover letter that addresses why you are interested in this position, and demonstrates your ability to establish and maintain culturally effective working relationships with individuals from various groups and backgrounds which include employees, team members, and senior leadership.

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, phone screen, writing sample, and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest 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.

This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited duration and on-call positions.

Type of Position : This is a salary non-represented position that is not eligible for overtime.

Location: Multnomah Building - 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

Schedule: Monday - Friday.

• There is some flexibility with the start and end times and a possibility of a 4/10 or 9/80 schedule.

• This position is currently approved for hybrid (Remote and onsite); on occasion this will require the incumbent to report onsite for work.
  

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.

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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.

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