The City of Portland’s Bureau of Human Resources (BHR) is canvassing for candidates to apply for a full-time Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) position at its 1120 SW Fifth Ave. location.

Interested individuals are urged to submit a comprehensive application package including a cover letter clearly indicating how their education, training and experience relate to job requirements as described below. Familiarity with personnel procedures — such as labor and employee relations, training, discipline and performance management; organizational development and workforce planning — and knowledge of federal, state and local labor regulations are a must.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills will be needed to present reports, proposals and studies. Capability to aggregate information, analyze issues, consider alternative solutions and make recommendations is also required, along with the ability to cogently interpret and apply rules and agreements.

Potential candidates are reminded to follow instructions closely when preparing application materials, with special attention to cover letters demonstrating strong links between qualifications and job requirements. Those requesting veteran’s preference are asked to list transferrable skills obtained in the military.

Resumes and cover letters combined are not to exceed four pages. Questions may be addressed to Teresa Dahrens, Senior HR Analyst, Bureau of Human Resources at Teresa.Dahrens@portlandoregon.gov

Salary range is listed between $5,959 and $7,956 monthly. The position falls under the jurisdiction of Portland Parks and Recreation; applicants are required to submit materials by Aug. 28.