About You:

As a strategic thinker and trusted HR leader, you understand the pivotal role that core operational HR programs play in fostering a workplace culture that positively impacts our community. You excel at implementing innovative strategies and cultivating collaborative relationships to attract top talent, nurture employee engagement, and champion a workplace environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. 

If this sounds like you - then we want to hear from you! 

About Us:

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 over 750 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.  To learn more about our agency, please watch our video: Join Our Team.

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. 

Responsibilities in this role will include:

• Leadership of the MCSO HR Team: Supervise, coach and support the work of 22 professionals in the following functional areas: recruitment, background investigation,  HRIS (Workday) actions/analysis/reporting,  leave coordination, and employee relations/business partner consultation. 

• Strategic HR Leadership: 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.

• HR Consultation Expertise: Advise and consult across HR disciplines including employee relations & labor relations, recruitment, retention, performance management - including developing work plans, and conducting formal and informal disciplinary actions. Collaborate and partner with union leaders, labor relations and senior management with the goal to enhance the experience, engagement, and effectiveness of MCSO employees.

• Diversity and Inclusion: Foster initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization, creating an environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.

• Employee Relations Expertise: Research questions requiring interpretation of rules, labor contracts, employment laws; work with classification and compensation, labor relations, unions and county attorneys to develop action plans.

• Union Bargaining: Actively participate in collective bargaining sessions with union representatives. Collaborate with MCSO Senior Leadership and Labor Relations to develop bargaining strategies, proposals, and counter-proposals that align with the organization's goals and financial constraints.

• Change Management: Provide leadership that cultivates a continuous improvement organization focused on streamlining processes and promotes a culture of customer service

To Qualify:

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. 

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• A Bachelor's Degree - in lieu of a degree, we will consider equivalent years of related experience

• Three years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience

• At least one year of experience in a Human Resources supervisory role

• Experience in a unionized and/or public sector environment

• Must pass a background check which includes but is not limited to employment history and criminal history

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.

• 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

*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.

Work Location: This role will be based primarily at the Multnomah Building: 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97214, with the expectation of 4 days onsite and 1 day remote. As your role develops, there is potential for increased remote work flexibility.  Please note that all employees must reside in either Oregon or Washington; at this time, the county is unable to support ongoing telework from other locations.

Screening and Evaluation 

The Application Packet: 

Your completed application must include the following:  

• 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, and the number of employees under your supervision.

• 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.

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 to identify those most qualified
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews
• Professional reference checks and criminal history check

Additional Details

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

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 Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.