HR Policy & Process Analyst - Gresham, OR

HR Policy & Process Analyst - Gresham, OR

Salary

$79,511.00 - $103,365.00 Annually

Location

City Hall Building, Gresham, OR

Job Type

Limited Term

Job Number

27008-1

Department

Citywide Services

Division

Human Resources

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

9/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Overview

Join the City of Gresham as an HR Policy & Process Analyst, a full-time, limited-term role in the Portland metro area supporting HR policy and process development, standard operating procedure improvement, and HR data reporting and dashboards.

We're looking for an analytical, detail-oriented HR professional who values a collaborative team, communicates clearly and persuasively, and can turn policy and data into clear, usable processes. Experience developing HR policies and procedures, improving standard operating procedures, and building HR data dashboards and reports is key to success in this role.

As Oregons fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve, and go one step beyond to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.

Benefits & Schedule

• Employment type: full-time, limited-term (LTE)
• Retirement & health: Oregon PERS, medical, dental, and vision
• Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, FTE, onsite in Gresham (Portland metro area, Multnomah County)

Position Description

What you'll do

• Maintain HR documents and information that support clear communication of processes, policies, and procedures
• Assist with developing and revising HR policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures
• Analyze, interpret, and apply HR policies, laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and employee rules and manuals
• Build and support dashboards and reports that improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Conduct research and analyze HR data across activities, KPIs, and special projects; gather and compile data from a variety of sources
• Provide technical and analytical support to the HR team; prepare and present reports and correspondence
• Collaborate across departments to coordinate efforts, resolve issues, and identify opportunities to improve transparency and efficiency
• Represent HR on committees, task forces, and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum:

• A Bachelors degree in Human Resources or a related field.

• One to four years of professional experience in human resources or a related analytical field, plus coursework or a degree in human resources, public administration, business, or a related field.

• Or, any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business, or a related field
• Three to six years of related professional experience
• Experience developing HR policy and process, improving standard operating procedures, and building HR data dashboards and reports

Selection Process

To apply for this position, click Apply at the top of this job posting.

Required application materials:

• Complete online application(Do not type see resume in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)
• Answers to supplemental questions
• Three or more professional references

The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials.Learn more about Oregon Equal Pay.

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application documents.

A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview.

Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.

Veterans Preference

The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veterans preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Our Commitment

The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.

Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2729 or HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov.

If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a professional reference check and criminal background check.

The City provides full family, comprehensive medical and dental insurance. Vision and prescription coverages are included in the medical plans. Most limited term and regular status employees who work at least 30 hours per week pay nothing for their medical and dental coverage.

Medical Insurance Options:

• City of Gresham Core Plan- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO Network
• Kaiser Permanente Traditional HMO

Dental Insurance Options:

• Delta Dental PPO Plan
• Willamette Dental Insurance
• Kaiser Permanente

Additional benefits include: Employer paid life insurance and long term disability, an employer sponsored deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts (medical, child care), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement (City picks up the 6% employees contribution), an employer contribution to a HRA/VEBA medical savings account, paid time off (PTO) accrual at a minimum of 12.66 hours per month, and 4 hours of sick leave, in additional to nine paid holidays and 3.5 paid floating holidays per year.

For more detailed information, please visit our Employee Benefits page at: https://greshamoregon.gov/benefits/

01

What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School/ GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None of the above

02

How many years of professional experience in human resources or a related analytical field do you have?

• Less than one (1) year of experience.
• One (1) or more years of experience but less than three (3).
• Three (3) or more years of experience but less than five (5)
• Five (5) or more years of experience.

03

Please give an example of a policy or procedure you have helped develop, revise, or implement. What was your role?

04

Please describe your experience preparing reports, dashboards, or workforce metrics. What tools did you use, and who was the audience?

Required Question

Employer City of Gresham

Address 1333 NW Eastman Parkway

Gresham, Oregon, 97030

Phone (503) 661-3000

Website http://greshamoregon.gov