Posted: 9/2/25
Salary:  $31.77-$32.72 (20-25 hours a week)
Location:  Boardman, OR

Application Deadline: September 12th, 2025

Overview 

Perform HR-related duties on a professional level and work closely with management to carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: Employee relations, recruitment, onboarding/orientation, policy implementation, benefits administration, training management, performance management, discipline, and employment law compliance.

Essential Functions

• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Recruiting, interviewing, and facilitating the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborating with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Administer new employee onboarding and orientation.
• Implement employee recognition programs.
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Coach, counsel, and guide managers prior to executing employee disciplinary actions.
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings and terminations.
• Manage and track all employees’ disciplinary action.
• Administer HR policies and procedures for all organization personnel.
• Provide personnel policy and procedure guidance to employees and management.
•  Assist in the development/implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manual in compliance with current legal requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Coordinate open enrollments, changes, and training for employee benefit programs.
• Respond to human resources-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors.
• Receive complaints regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, and other instances of workplace harassment and assist in investigations and disciplinary action.
•  Maintain employee personnel records.
• Maintain HR Information Systems records and compile reports from databases.
• Participate in administrative staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars.
• Assist in the evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of the department in relation to established goals.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve the efficiency of the department and services performed continually.
• Administer the process for employee performance evaluations and ensure they are done in a timely manner.
• Update eligible salary adjustments/increases based on evaluations.
• Maintain all workers’ compensation case files, follow up on open cases.
• Administers HR plans and procedures for all organization personnel; assists in the development/implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manual.
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Administers the compensation program.
• Performs benefits administration, including claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating benefits information to employees.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
• Assists in the evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of the department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve the efficiency of the department and services performed continually.
• Oversee all insurance issues and work closely with the agent of record.
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze data, and make recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of basic record keeping procedures and standard office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite and the ability to compose letters and prepare reports.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters.
• Ability to give clear directions and convey information accurately and tactfully.
• Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be flexible and well organized, able to prioritize and handle multiple complex projects with numerous interruptions.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision.
• Required Education and Experience
• At least 3 years of experience working within a complex organization. Preferred experience in a local government agency.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• Benefits
•  Holiday Pay (9 holidays)
• Boardman Park & Recreation Center Membership
• Sick Leave

Work Schedule

 Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 12:00 pm). It can be flexible when needed.

 Please submit a cover letter that addresses how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the description of the position, along with your resume and transcript. Email all required documents to georges@boardmanorprd.gov.