HR Manager - Fire Department

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. What You'll Do 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 Working Knowledge: 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 Skills in: 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 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. Minimum Qualifications: 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; AND 1 year of managerial experience; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job Certification & Licensing Requirements: Current and valid Driver's license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook Desired (but not required) Attributes: 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