Public Works HR Specialist
City of BendAbout the Role
The City of Bend is accepting applications for one (1) regular, full-time Human Resources Program Specialist in the Public Works Department. This is an hourly, non-exempt (overtime eligible) position that is not represented by a labor association. The City may use this job posting to create an eligibility list for future hiring purposes. Please review the entire job posting, including the application requirements at the end.
The Human Resources Program Specialist in the Public Works Department is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys administrative work, defining and documenting processes, and providing human resources support to employees of Water Services, Fleet, Transportation and Engineering at a brand new state-of-the-art campus in NE Bend. This position provides technical and administrative support across several Human Resources functions, with a primary focus on general support for the Department and HR Manager. Additional responsibilities may include recruitment with onboarding coordination, employee training logistics, and HR-related data entry.Classification Framework: Human Resources Program Specialist
As an HR Program Specialist, you’ll be responsible for recruitment activities, maintaining records, coordinating meetings and training courses, and providing guidance related to HR policies and procedures to employees in both informal and formal ways. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with central HR and also help to answer employee questions and identify opportunities for process improvement. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, enjoys working with people, and is interested in growing their career in Human Resources.
If you’re looking for a position that offers meaningful work supporting people, while blending administrative responsibilities with impactful program coordination, and providing a behind-the-scenes look at how the City supports its workforce, this could be the perfect fit for you!What You'll Do
The following duties are a sample of major duties performed in this role and not intended to be an exhaustive list:
- Serves as a point of contact for employees by answering basic questions, collecting required documentation, and routing information to the appropriate HR staff.
- Coordinates departmental recruitment processes. This may include all recruitment activities from drafting job bulletins, facilitating interview panels, to issuing offer letters.
- Provide assistance to employees throughout all stages of their employment journey. Assist staff from onboarding through key milestones of the employee experience.
- Maintains and updates databases, spreadsheets, and systems related to timekeeping, personnel actions and other HR programs.
- Provides general administrative support to the Public Works Human Resources Manager and coordination with Central Human Resources, including responding to inquiries, maintaining files, and assisting with special projects as needed.
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who is approachable, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting employees. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and dependable team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. They will bring a customer service mindset to their work, ensuring employees feel supported and informed.
Highly qualified candidates will have working knowledge of full-cycle recruitment, general human resources principles and practices and applicable laws, rules and regulations. They will have experience handling confidential information and exercising judgement and discretion. The ideal candidate will have a customer focus and bring skills in data accuracy and document management. Experience using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office tools is a plus.
We also welcome applicants with adjacent Human Resource experience who are eager to learn and grow with the City of Bend!- Strong customer service skills with a focus on timeliness and accuracy
- Maintaining and auditing data, documents and systems for accuracy
- Handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Preparing and proofreading correspondence, forms, and informational materials
- Applying applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations
- Organizing and prioritizing tasks while managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Minimum Qualifications:- Associate degree or two-year technical certificate
- At least two years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources or related field
- Proven ability to handle a wide range of confidential and proprietary information; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
What to Know Before Applying
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by January 5, 2026, 12:00 PM (noon) Pacific Time to be considered for this selection process.
Application Requirements: To be considered for an interview, applicants must complete an online application including the following attachments (failure to include required attachments may result in disqualification):- Cover Letter detailing experience in relation to the role
- Resume
Veterans’ Preference: Applicants seeking Veterans’ Preference as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran must attach appropriate documentation to their application. For more information click here.
Equity Statement: The City of Bend remains committed to building a workforce that advances diversity and inclusion within our community and all we do. We recognize that not everyone starts from the same place, and that gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, and other identities face different barriers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where employees can thrive without these barriers. A more extended version of the City of Bend’s Organizational Equity Statement is available upon request.
Benefits: The City of Bend offers an excellent competitive benefits package for Employees and Dependents for health and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and a robust paid leave program. Details are available on the benefits tab of the job posting.
Starting Compensation: Starting compensation is determined based on a pay equity analysis considering the candidate’s education, applicable work experience, and internal equity. Please include all relevant information on your application.
Diversity & Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. At the City of Bend, we don't just accept differences; we value them. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.