Human Resources Business Partner Supervisor

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM on December 15th, 2025, or once 100 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. Qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure consideration.

Hello, we’re Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today and tomorrow.

The Human Resources department is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Supervisor. The HRBP Supervisor is a working supervisor responsible for overseeing HR Business Partners and providing direct HR services to assigned departments. This position combines leadership and hands-on responsibilities, ensuring consistent delivery of HR programs such as workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations.

The HRBP Supervisor coaches and develops their team, manages workload distribution, and serves as a trusted advisor to department leaders. As the direct supervision of three HR Business Partners, you will be responsible for hiring, assigning work, evaluating performance, coaching, and professional development. Full supervisory authority as defined by Metro policy.

As the Human Resources Business Partner Supervisor you will:

• Provides supervision to support Business Partners by assigning work, evaluating performance, and providing training to ensure effective delivery of services.
• Serve as a first point of contact for Metro employees navigating HR questions and issues; researching and responding to inquiries and connecting employees with appropriate additional HR staff or resources as needed.
• Provide HR guidance, advisement and consulting services to managers and employees on a wide range of HR areas of expertise to include employee & labor relations, conflict resolution, leave administration, performance evaluation and management, contract and policy interpretation, and ADA compliance.
• Build consensus, operate in a diplomatic fashion, and collaborate with management to develop the best approach to handle a variety of situations.
• Conduct personnel investigations related to performance, some CBA/policy rule violations, etc.
• Partner with Labor and Employee Relations and the Office of Metro’s Attorney on complex investigations or issues.
• Prepares and presents reports to department managers.
• Plans, organizes and implements procedures to enhance and accomplish goals and objectives.
• Develops short- and long-range plans, goals and objectives for operational effectiveness within assigned area of responsibility. Determines strategies, monitors progress and resolves issues.
• Assist in process improvement projects for HR including developing and implementing strategic goals and objectives in support of HR’s overall goals. Perform ad hoc HR projects as assigned.
• Partner with subject-matter-experts on the HR team including those that oversee benefits, classification processes, training and development and other associated partners on projects and process improvements to support assigned departments and portfolios.
• Act as a consultant to department managers and employees on classification and compensation policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Evaluate and make recommendations for appropriate classification on new positions, reclassifications, and reorganization requests within their assigned department(s). 
• Provide direction to departments on reorganizations to ensure positions are properly classified to meet business needs while also considering the employees in positions and potential implications to them in a reorganization.
• In partnership with the recruitment team, provide strategic guidance and advisement to hiring managers on how to navigate the various recruitment options that Metro, with a focus on diversity & inclusion and adherence to all Metro policies and procedures as well as contract requirements.

Attributes for success:

• Ability to succeed in a work environment where ambiguity exists.
• Ability to navigate the needs of various stakeholders and find an equitable consensus and outcomes.
• Systems thinker with advanced critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Culturally competent practices in diversity, racial equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to manage projects with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization. 
• Clear, concise communication verbally and in writing. 
• Understanding and ability to interpret collective bargaining agreements

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION 

At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro’s goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.   

Learn more about Metro’s Diversity Action Plan

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 in your application materials on how your background is relevant. 

Minimum qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to assigned responsibilities or professional certification related to the job’s duties; AND  
• Five years of directly related and progressively responsible experience; AND
• Four years of supervisory experience; OR
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.

If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply:

If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.

Hybrid Telework

At this time, this position is designated as “hybrid telework.” The expectation is for this position to work primarily on-site with some opportunities for remote work. Employees must reside in Oregon or Washington to work at Metro.

Like to have qualifications:

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. 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.

• Public sector experience.
• Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy or Law.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Experience developing and implementing HR projects and programs. 
• Experience working with applicant tracking and personnel management systems or experience managing or supporting data management tools.
• Experience partnering and building relationships with directors, managers, supervisors, staff and union representatives, stewards, as well as external stakeholders. 

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.

• A completed online application
• Responses to supplemental questions 

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATION

The full-salary range for this position is step 1: $105,734.64 to step 7: $141,694.69. However, unless a candidate’s qualifications justify, based on the Oregon Pay Equity Act requirements and Metro’s internal equity review process, the appointment will likely be made between step 1: $105,734.64 to the equity range step 4: $122,401.66.

This position is not eligible for overtime and is non-represented. It is classified as a Program Supervisor II position. 

Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. View the classification description.

Questions?

Recruiter: Carrie Gundermann
Email: carrie.gundermann@oregonmetro.gov

Equal employment opportunity

All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.

Accommodation

Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.

Veterans' preference

Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Hybrid Telework

Positions designated as “hybrid telework,” meaning you will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.
  
 

Pay equity at Metro

No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do. Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.

Online applications

Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance. 

How to Apply

For tips on how to apply and more information on what the application process looks like, visit Metro’s “How to apply” page. 

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