Salary : $113,651.20 - $145,038.40 Annually

Location : Milwaukie, OR

Job Type: Full Time Regular

Job Number: 24-00023

Department: Human Resources

Opening Date: 07/11/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: MSC

Description

Milwaukie's next human resources director must enjoy working in a small city government where you can get to know all the employees and build relationships throughout the organization, while also possessing the technical knowledge and skills to implement human resources best practices and innovative solutions to modern workplace problems. The ideal candidate must be comfortable with and able to contribute to the very collaborative and positive work environment that exists amongst directors and throughout the city.

The next human resources director will enjoy the flexibility of working at a high-level on policy and also being a hands-on contributor in various human resources functions and serving as the implementation lead for the city's "Support Our Employees" priority outlined in the Milwaukie Momentum strategic plan.

A detailed job classification is available online.
Duties and Responsibilities

This position plans, directs, reviews and contributes to activities and operations of the human resources functions within the city. The director works collaboratively with others to lead in creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive and do their best work for Milwaukie community members. The human resources director reports to the city manager.

The director is actively involved in the day-to-day work of the human resources department while supervising one other staff member-a human resources analyst.

Core responsibility areas include:

• Labor and Employee Relations
• Classification & Compensation
• Recruitment & Selection
• Protected Leaves
• Legal Compliance
• Safety and Risk Management
• Benefits Administration
• Performance Management
• Supervisor Development
• Policy Development
• Engagement and Recognition

Job Specifications

(Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of this position. Prior work experience and educational requirements listed are typical ways of obtaining the required qualifications. Other equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered, including unpaid work experience on a year-for-year basis.)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in human resources, business, or public administration; AND
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible human resources experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Licensing/Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver license or an acceptable alternative method of transportation which allows the incumbent to perform the duties of the position.
• Certification(s) from a professional human resources organization.

Additional Information

Application Requirements: To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit a complete application, including work history relevant to the position sufficient to determine minimum qualifications are met. To maintain the city's anonymous application review process, resumes are not required and will not be reviewed as part of the initial screening process.

Application Timeline: This position is open until filled; however, the initial screening of candidates is planned for August 2, 2024. Interested candidates should submit applications prior to the initial screening to be included. First round interviews are planned for the week of August 19, 2024.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Milwaukie, we understand that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.

Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources [redacted].

Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for positions with the City of Milwaukie. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for veterans' preference for this job, please attach qualifying documents in the application process.

Hybrid Work Options: After successful completion of probation, this position is eligible to work remotely up to one day per week in accordance with the city's telework policy.
Compensation: The salary range for this overtime-exempt non-represented position is $9,471 - 12,087 per month and is currently under consideration for update pending the outcome of labor negotiations. The starting pay assignment, based on an analysis of the successful candidate's related experience and education as documented on the employment application in accordance with the city's pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act, would be no higher than $11,511 per month.

A summary of benefits offered to City of Milwaukie employees can be found on the benefits tab of the job posting or on the city's website

Summary of Employee Benefits
(actual plan documents, policies and bargaining agreements prevail)

The City of Milwaukie offers a generous benefits package to all regular status employees working at least 20 hours per week (benefits are pro-rated for employees working less than full-time). Temporary employees, seasonal workers and part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for benefits. Medical/dental insurance is effective the first of the month following date of hire.

Medical Insurance: You may choose between a traditional indemnity plan (Regence Blue Cross PPO) or a health maintenance organization (Kaiser HMO). Coverage includes you and your dependents. Each plan includes a vision and prescription drug benefit.

Dental Insurance: You and your dependent family members are eligible for a dental insurance plan which includes preventative, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits. You will have the choice to be covered by either Delta Dental, Willamette Dental or Kaiser's dental plan.

Flexible Spending Account: The City offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). FSAs allow eligible employees to pay for non-covered health related expenses and childcare expenses with tax-free income. Additionally, the employee paid portion of the City's medical and dental insurance premiums are paid through the FSA with pre-tax dollars.

Retirement: The City participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Benefits paid by PERS are funded from two sources,
- Member contributions paid on your behalf by the City (immediately vested); and
- Employer contributions (vested when contributions have been made in each of five calendar years)

Additionally, the city offers a 457 deferred compensation retirement plan. The city makes a contribution of 3.5% to your 457 plan with no contribution required from you. You may contribute additional pre-tax dollars to the 457 plan up to federal limits.

Life Insurance: The city pays for your basic life insurance in the amount of your annual salary to a maximum of $100,000 and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) to a maximum of $100,000.

Long Term Disability Insurance: The city provides you with a long term disability (LTD) plan which provides up to 50% of your salary, up to a maximum benefit of $3,000 per month for qualifying disabilities following a 90-day waiting period.

Employee Assistance Program: Benefit eligible employees and their family can receive up to five free counseling sessions per incident per year from Canopy EAP (formerly Cascade).

Workers' Compensation Insurance: You are provided worker's compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes (SAIF Corporation).

Holidays
The City recognizes the following paid holidays during the calendar year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Birthday
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- The Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- One and a half days Floating Holiday

Vacation
Paid vacation time accrues on a yearly basis as follows:
- 1-48 months (up to four years) 8.67 hours per month
- 49-108 months (4-9 years) 10 hours per month
- 109-168 months (9-14 years) 12 hours per month
- 169-228 months (14-19 years) 14 hours per month
- 229 or more months (over 19 years) 16.67 hours per month

Vacation leave may be taken after you have completed six months of employment and may be accrued to a maximum of two years.

Non-represented managers and supervisors who do not receive overtime compensation are eligible for management leave on an annual 'use it or lose it' basis.

Sick Leave: New employees receive 48 hours of sick leave at hire. After six months, sick leave accrues at a rate of eight (8) hours per month.

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Equity work is important to the City of Milwaukie and influences our vision, mission, and core values. How does the concept of equity influence your work in Human Resources?

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The City of Milwaukie uses an anonymized screening process, which removes personal identifiers from your application materials. In lieu of a cover letter, please use the space below to share how your lived experience makes you uniquely qualified for this role. Please keep your response to no more than 500 words.

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