Human Resources Business Partner
- Contract (3+ months)
- Downtown Portland, OR
- Onsite
- Non-profit
What you should know: Mulberry is partnering with our long-time client, a non-profit serving Portland for over 45 years recently named a most admired nonprofit. They are the trusted partner of our community supporting more than 16,000 people each year with housing, healthcare, recovery and employment. This is a special opportunity to bring your experience to support their employees who do meaningful and impactful work. Temporary roles are an outstanding way to gain more experience and build your professional network!
A day in the life:
- Act as a single point of contact for the employees and managers in assigned departments. Ensure high-quality, consistent, and legally compliant HR support by resolving inquiries or directing to the appropriate HR team member. This requires regular travel to various locations with consistent office hours at these sites.
- Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Respond to employee complaints and requests for support in a timely manner.
- Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to members of management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
- Conduct objective and thorough workplace investigations and take appropriate corrective actions according to agency polices and the collective bargaining agreement, maintaining thorough documentation of all investigations and actions.
- Communicate effectively with HR Leadership and HR Team to ensure consistent application of company policies and collective bargaining agreement across the agency.
- Build thorough knowledge of assigned department operations, funding structure, legal and regulatory landscape, workforce challenges, and culture to provide effective guidance to management decisions and processes.
Your areas of knowledge and qualifications:
- Minimum of five (5) years working in a management-level HR position required. Experience working at or with a non-profit strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational development, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
- Experience with a unionized workforce is preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of employment and labor laws required.
- Advanced computer experience, including Word and Excel.
- Must possess a current driver’s license, access to a vehicle, qualify as an Acceptable Driver as designated in company policy. Must pass an initial driver training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training. Must maintain vehicle insurance.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, TB test, and background check. DHS clearance preferred.
Compensation and Benefits: $53-57/HR. Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k and paid time off! This is a great opportunity to build your network and learn new skills!
Mulberry Talent Partners is dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with exciting opportunities. By applying for this position, you will also be considered for other open positions within our network. If you are already part of our community, we encourage you to reach out directly to one of our recruiters regarding any specific roles that catch your eye!
