Job Details

This posting closes Monday, December 29 th at 9am.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking a productive, results-driven, and relationship-focused Human Resources Partner to join our high-performing, collaborative HR team. As a publicly owned utility with more than 550 employees, we serve our community with purpose, and we're looking for someone who brings that same sense of commitment to their HR practice. This position will be filled at the Partner or Senior Parter level, depending on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.

In this role, you will partner closely with managers, supervisors, and employees across the entire organization to deliver proactive, professional consultation and support across the full scope of HR activities. You'll work collaboratively within the HR team and alongside leaders at every level to influence, guide, and strengthen workforce practices, while taking the lead on one or more key program areas.

We're seeking a strategic, data-driven thinker with experience in labor relations (public-sector experience preferred). The successful candidate will bring a high degree of discretion, initiative, and resourcefulness, and be comfortable using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and HRIS systems (UKG). This person will thrive in a fast-paced environment, independently seek out solutions, adapt to shifting priorities, and build strong, trust-based relationships.

The HR Partner will:

• Build strong, collaborative relationships within the HR team and with leaders, managers, and employees across the organization—earning confidence and trust through responsive, thoughtful partnership.
• Partner with departments as a trusted advisor, offering technical expertise, data-driven insights, and practical guidance to support informed decision-making across the full range of HR disciplines—including employee and labor relations, compensation and performance management, recruitment and selection, training and development, and leave and disability management.
• Engage with leadership to solve workforce challenges, ensuring decisions align with legal requirements, policies, collective bargaining agreements, and consistent HR best practices.
• Lead or support key HR programs and services, developing goals, work plans, and project deliverables aligned with organizational priorities. Monitor and evaluate program performance to recommend improvements, support change initiatives, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Conduct or assist with workplace investigations, including misconduct, policy violations, grievances, and harassment or discrimination complaints. Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on corrective action and performance management.
• Research and analyze internal and external data to assess workforce trends, evaluate program effectiveness, support investigations or grievances, and respond to legal inquiries.
• Conduct job analyses, develop and update job descriptions, perform compensation reviews, and communicate results to leaders to support organizational understanding and consistency.
• Handle confidential information with the highest degree of professionalism, navigating confidential and sensitive issues with discretion and ensuring compliance with privacy requirements. Respond to public records requests as needed.

Location: This position is based in Eugene, Oregon and has been approved for a hybrid work arrangement involving a combination of telecommuting and working on-site (at least two days per week with additional on-site presence as required to support the workforce). The selected candidate must live in the state of Oregon.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting annual salary for this position will be commensurate with the successful candidate's knowledge, skills, education, and experience as related to the position.

Equivalency: EWEB will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience when reviewing applications. Candidates who do not meet all of the minimum qualifications but whose application materials demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in the position are encouraged to apply. We understand that valuable experience can be gained through various avenues, and we value diverse experiences and unique perspectives.

Experience:

• HR Partner: A minimum of three years' experience in multiple Human Resources disciplines, including training and development, performance management, employee and labor relations, total reward design and delivery, recruitment and selection, and legal interpretation and compliance.
• Senior HR Partner: A minimum of five years' advanced-level experience in multiple Human Resources disciplines, including training and development, performance management, employee and labor relations, total reward design and delivery, recruitment and selection, and legal interpretation and compliance. Prior program and project management experience involving concept development through implementation and measurement stages required.

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a closely related field. In lieu of a degree, additional relevant experience may be substituted on a 1:1 basis (e.g. four additional years' experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree).

Recommended education, experience, training, and certifications: PHR/SHRM-CP, CLRP, and/or CCP certification. Public sector labor relations experience highly recommended.

Oregon driver license required: Yes, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Post-offer background check required: Yes.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

WHY CHOOSE EWEB?

EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast‑paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork, and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well‑being of its workforce, and offers great benefits, including health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, wellness programs, an employee credit union, and more.

As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers.

WHY CHOOSE EUGENE?

It's a city big enough to boast excellent restaurants, arts, and events, but small enough to still feel like a community. It's also easy to get out of town, making it an ideal place for lovers of outdoor activities, with world‑class opportunities for fishing, rafting, bicycling, hiking, and camping.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. Attracting, retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

TOBACCO, SMOKE AND VAPOR-FREE CAMPUS POLICY

EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco.

Note: This job posting is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.