Multnomah County Sheriff's Office HR Manager

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$114,542.63 - $171,815.58 Annual

Department:

Sheriff

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

May 26, 2026

The Opportunity:

About You:

As a strategic thinker and trusted HR leader, you understand the pivotal role that core operational HR programs play in fostering a workplace culture that positively impacts our community. You excel at implementing innovative strategies and cultivating collaborative relationships to attract top talent, nurture employee engagement, and champion a workplace environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best.

If this sounds like you - then we want to hear from you!

About Us:

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is seeking a knowledgeable, strategic, people-centered human resources leader to join our senior leadership team as the MCSO HR Manager. MCSO is committed to creating safe and thriving communities for everyone. With more than 800 employees and 3 collective bargaining units, the impact of MCSO is immense, providing corrections, law enforcement, and other public safety services to the most populous county in the state of Oregon. To learn more about our agency, please watch our video: Join Our Team.

As the HR Manager for MCSO, you will leverage your HR expertise to lead all MCSO HR functions and initiatives, focusing on strategic and equity driven solutions that go beyond administration. You will collaborate with MCSO Senior Leaders to develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies that align with and enhance the overall MCSO strategic plan. This collaboration will emphasize key areas such as fostering a positive and productive organizational culture, promoting healthy employee relations, and effective recruitment & retention programming.

Responsibilities in this role will include:

• Leadership of the MCSO HR Team: Supervise, coach and support the work of 25 professionals in the following functional areas: recruitment, background investigation, time entry and compensation, HRIS (Workday) actions/analysis/reporting, leave coordination, and employee relations/business partner consultation.
• Strategic HR Leadership: Partner with the MCSO Leadership and Central HR to develop and implement proactive and innovative HR programs, processes, and systems that enhance the experience and engagement of employees and strengthen the talent bench and support future organizational needs.
• HR Consultation Expertise: Advise and consult across HR disciplines including employee relations & labor relations, recruitment, retention, performance management - including developing work plans. Collaborate and partner with union leaders, labor relations and senior management with the goal to enhance the experience, engagement, and effectiveness of MCSO employees.
• Wellness and Equity: Foster initiatives that promote wellness and equity across the organization, creating an environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Employee Relations Expertise: Research questions requiring interpretation of rules, labor contracts, employment laws; work with professional standards, classification and compensation, labor relations, unions and county attorneys to develop action plans.
• Union Bargaining: Actively participate in collective bargaining sessions with union representatives. Collaborate with MCSO Senior Leadership and Labor Relations to support the development of bargaining strategies, proposals, and counter-proposals that align with the organization's goals and financial constraints.
• Change Management: Provide leadership that cultivates a continuous improvement organization focused on streamlining processes and promotes a culture of customer service.

To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• A Bachelor's Degree - in lieu of a degree, we will consider equivalent years of related experience.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience with at least two (2) of those years in a supervisory role is required.
• Experience in a unionized and/or public sector environment is required.
• Must pass a background check which includes but is not limited to employment history and criminal history is required.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• HR Certifications - S/PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, IPMA-CP/SCP, etc.
• Experience applying an equity lens in HR policy and programming processes
• Experience with change management and organizational development

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Screening and Evaluation

The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below by the closing date of the job posting. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

Your completed application must include the following:

• 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 (month and year), your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, and the number of employees under your supervision.
• Attach a document that responds to the following 3 supplemental questions:
  • Question 1: Human Resources in a Sheriff’s Office is complex and significantly more high-stakes than other sectors. Why are you interested in this position? How does your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed? Be sure to include your HR supervisory experience as well as your experience working in the public sector and/or a Union environment.
  • Question 2: Maintaining the integrity of the hiring process is a critical function of the HR Manager for MCSO. Provide an example of a time when you received a complaint, either from a hiring manager or a candidate regarding the hiring process. How did you investigate the complaint and what was the outcome?
  • Question 3: MCSO is a very diverse organization, reflected in the community we serve, the employees we hire, and the adults in custody within our facilities. Provide an example of a project or initiative you led that successfully increased retention and/or a sense of belonging for underrepresented employees. Briefly describe the project/initiative and how you measured success.
• Responses to any and all electronic questionnaires/tasks sent to you after submitting your online application. Applications with unfinished questionnaires will be considered incomplete and will be inactivated from the process.
• Veterans’ Preference: if you are interested in requesting veterans’ preference, please be prepared to submit your DD214/NGB form 22 and veteran disability verification forms electronically when specifically requested during the online application process.

Note: The application, resume and supplemental questions should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications. We may do an additional preferred review to identify those most qualified.
• Supplemental question review.
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews.
• Professional reference checks and criminal history check.

Additional Details

Work Location: This role will be based primarily at the Multnomah Building: 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97214, with the expectation of 4 days onsite and 1 day remote. As your role develops, there is potential for increased remote work flexibility. Please note that all employees must reside in either Oregon or Washington; at this time, the county is unable to support ongoing telework from other locations.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Equal Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Amber Beck

Email:

amber.beck@mcso.us

Phone:

+1 (503) 4070095

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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