HR Specialist (Temporary)
City of The DallesDecember 24, 2025
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
HR Specialist (Temporary)
City of The Dalles
The City of The Dalles is expanding the Human Resources Department with an exciting new opportunity supporting City operations. Discover Your Future in The Dalles, Oregon as an HR Specialist!
Department: Human Resources
Compensation: $59,942.89-$73,722.20 Annually
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Long-Term Disability AD/D, and Employee Assistance Program. Retirement contributions start after one year - all paid by the City at 13.5% of base wage. Additional information on City benefits can be found here.
Status: Full-time, FLSA Exempt, Non-Represented, Temporary
Please note: This is a temporary role. The position is budgeted through the end of the fiscal year and will end on 6/30/2025. If the position is resourced through the next fiscal year budget, at the discretion of the City Manager and with final approval by City Council in the regular annual budget process, this position may be extended.
*This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies*
Work Location: On-site with potential for up to 60% ad hoc remote work after 2 months of employment, depending on business needs and with Manager pre-approval - subject to change at Manager's discretion.
Closing Date: Open until filled. Applications received by 5pm 1/2/2026 will be considered for the first round of interviews.
City of The Dalles, Department of Human Resources is seeking a qualified and service-oriented HR Specialist to support Human Resources functions across the City. This position will have responsibilities spanning all major areas of Human Resources.
Ideal Candidate: We are looking to hire a collaborative team member with experience in several major areas of Human Resources. This role will help to administer many day-to-day HR functions, and will support several exciting projects across many areas of HR.
Our ideal candidate is experienced with recruitment, selection, hiring, onboarding, and retention, and will be prepared to help support development and implementation of an improved New Employee Onboarding Program. We are looking for someone who has exceptional communication skills, can adapt their messaging and flex their style to support diverse candidate and employee needs, and who is knowledgeable and experienced with legal requirements, equity principles, and accessibility standards related to HR processes and programs.
Our ideal candidate is excited to help others and is focused on solving problems, whether helping answer employee questions, developing and delivering training on HR matters and assigned areas, making sure documentation and other information is complete and accurate, or helping to streamline processes for an improved employee and customer experience – this person is the go-to who can be relied upon to get it done with tact, tenacity, and timeliness.
We are looking for someone with excellent organizational and communications skills who can plan, prioritize and complete work under dynamic conditions with a high degree of initiative. We promote teamwork and a human-centered approach. Any HR Department team member must be a team player and ready to complete their work with attention to detail and focus on helping others by delivering an excellent customer experience.
We are willing to provide some paid on-the-job training for a top candidate who meets the minimum qualifications to round out the necessary skill set and support success.
SOME UPCOMING KEY PROJECTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS ROLE:
- Supporting continued Microsoft 365 rollout through training documentation development, delivery and tracking, including helping City staff learn to use MS Teams, MS Planner, OneDrive, and other functionality
- Administration of benefits for new, existing, or exiting employees
- Supporting development of and administering a new Citywide employee onboarding program
- Supporting several cross-functional process improvements, including digitization of Human Resources files and documentation, New Employee Onboarding and Offboarding process improvement, and expansion of HR related systems
- Supporting development of Standard Operating Procedures
- Supporting development and administration of a City Wellness Program
- Supporting the Recruitment Program through administration, process improvement development and implementation, and conducting recruitment and outreach strategies
- Supporting development and implementation of a Labor Management Committee
This is exciting work that is key to supporting staff at all levels throughout the City.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is performed primarily in an office setting
- May be required to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends during heavy workloads with hard deadlines (examples include, but are not limited to, supporting collective bargaining activities, IT project implementations, and emergency response activities)
- Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time, including viewing multiple screens
- Must be able to travel between work sites as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience providing one or more of the following: a) developing training documentation and delivering training programs; b) recruitment program administration; c) benefits administration; d) supporting labor relations efforts e) supporting classification and compensation analysis; f) human resources compliance program administration
- Experience conducting research and developing clear, concise documentation to share results and findings
- Experience developing and delivering complex business communications with clarity for diverse audiences
- Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures to diverse audiences.
- Experience delivering timely, quality customer service, including conducting research, sharing information, and responding to questions or service requests from a variety of audiences (including the public, elected officials, external public agencies and jurisdictions, other Departments, and various organizations, committees, community groups, and/or labor representatives).
- Experience using standard office software and ability to learn organization specific systems and processes.
Preferred (But Not Required) Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree in Human Resources, Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Preferred certifications:
- SHRM-CP
- Experience maintaining training documentation, user guides and standard operating procedures
- Experience supporting recruitment program improvements and conducting focused recruitment activities
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Knowledge of HRIS platforms
- Experience providing HR administration in any or all of the following areas: Recruitment, Training, Labor Relations, Organizational Development, Classification and Compensation, Benefits Administration, FMLA/OFLA Administration
- Experience supporting change management activities including administering training and communications plans
- Experience working in the public sector
- Written and/or Oral Spanish language proficiency
Additional Required Certifications and Requirements:
- Valid Driver's License
- Must Pass a Criminal Background Check
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Must be at least 18 Years Old at Time of Hire
Want to Learn More? Attend the Informational Session to meet the Hiring Manager and ask questions!
Date: Tuesday, 12/30/2025
Time: 5:15-6:15pm
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About The Dalles:
- Join a Welcoming Community - Experience the warmth of a small-town spirit where local events, farmers' markets, and festivals bring people together and create lasting connections.
- Thrive in a Growing Economy - Be part of a diverse and stable economy fueled by agriculture, technology, healthcare, government, and tourism. Your career can grow here.
- Embrace the Outdoors - With over 300 days of sunshine, enjoy easy access to the Columbia River Gorge for hiking, biking, fishing, and water sports - plus winter adventures are just an hour away at Mt. Hood.
- Balance Work and Life - Live surrounded by stunning riverfront parks, scenic trails, and a city that values thoughtful growth and a strong industrial and technology presence.
- Affordable and Accessible - Benefit from affordable housing, quality schools, and healthcare - all just 80 miles from Portland, combining small-town charm with metropolitan convenience.
- Be Part of Something Bigger - Join close-knit neighborhoods where community support is real and your contributions matter.
The City of The Dalles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and Spanish-speaking candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
To apply, go to: https://thedalles.applicantpro.com/jobs/
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- Answer the supplemental questions.
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