International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans · 1 month ago
Chief Human Resources Officer
Multnomah County, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expThe International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for Multnomah County, a role pivotal in leading HR strategies and fostering a culture of safety and belonging. The CHRO will oversee HR operations, manage labor relations, and implement innovative practices to enhance HR services while navigating significant organizational changes.
Responsibilities
Developing, implementing, and setting priorities for a comprehensive human resources strategy and vision
Advocating confidently to the Board and Department Directors regarding the value of HR, the realities of HR workload, and the necessity of resource allocation
Proven business savvy, cultural competence, political understanding, and sensitivity with the ability to think ahead, anticipate issues, and proactively develop response plans are essential
Demonstrate strong business acumen
Innovative strategic thinking and problem solving. Problems you encounter in this role require you to apply advanced management principles in a diverse and complex County government organization
Deep commitment to intersectionality-centered equity and an ability to engage with diverse staff and leadership to promote collaboration and partnership across departments and levels of leadership
Unwavering commitment to cultivating a work culture of safety, trust and belonging. Embraces the Workforce Equity Strategic Plan
Set the tone for supervision by leading with humanity, dignity, and respect, ensuring that all employees feel valued and heard
Ability to develop and monitor indicators of organizational culture and engage employees and senior leadership to create organizational change
Overseeing and administering all Countywide HR programs, including Labor Relations, HRIS, Classification and Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Organizational Learning, Organizational Change, and Talent Acquisition
Establishing and communicating clear expectations and standardized policies to ensure consistency across all departments
Championing the Centralization/Shared Services implementation by clarifying roles, streamlining complex processes, and reducing administrative burdens on HR staff
Demonstrating expertise in Change Management to address high-priority shifts in operations, ensuring staff are supported through the transition of the Shared Services
Commitment to keeping people informed by using compassionate, clear, trauma-informed language to communicate with staff and foster open communication, trust, and transparency. The CHRO should be highly visible within the County organization, proactively communicating with departments
Create genuine feedback loops (e.g., surveys, collaboration) to listen to staff concerns and take accountability for results
Serve as a collaborative partner with departments, ERG’s, Unions, working seamlessly to support County operations and the achievement of the County’s goals
Possess the organizational understanding to view County departments as internal customers, deeply grasping their unique work environments
Customer focused approach. The CHRO must bring a commitment to customer service and expectations of efficiency and responsiveness
Providing strong leadership to mentor staff and help teams grow
Possessing deep subject matter depth in labor relations to act as a definitive decision-maker on the most complex issues
Responding to and resolving confidential and sensitive inquiries, investigating complaints, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Championing fair, equitable workplace policies that strengthen employee trust and support a collaborative environment
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience
Minimum of 6 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in government, community, or educational programs related to Human Resources
Experience managing and working in a Union (represented) environment
Demonstrated experience communicating complex human capital strategies and organizational data clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, ranging from frontline employees and union representatives to executive leadership and the Board of Commissioners
Substantial experience in budget planning, financial management, and resource optimization. Examples include managing multi-million dollar departmental budgets, forecasting personnel costs, and overseeing capital expenditures for HR initiatives
Demonstrated ability to guide the organization through complex changes with care and clarity, transforming HR goals into meaningful outcomes that inspire genuine collaboration and actively support the success of our diverse teams
Advanced HR Certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP, etc)
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, 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. If you have centralized HR experience please highlight in the cover letter
Preferred
Master's Degree
Minimum of 8 years of experience in a Senior Level role focused on Human Resources with direct supervisory experience including managers
Public Sector/Governmental Experience: Direct, substantial experience in a large county, state, or municipal government or other comparable complex public-sector entity
Company
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans are led by the ICMA Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC).
Founded in 1908Washington, District of Columbia, US
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase