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Human Resources

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The Bureau of Human Resources supports City employees by coordinating the daily operations of the workforce, recruiting and retaining staff, and developing and implementing programs that will benefit the staff and City as a whole.

Location

The Portland Building

1120 SW Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
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Contact

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BHR Employee Services Page

Portal for City of Portland employees

BHR Front Desk

phone number503-823-3572
fax number503-865-3288

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Chief Human Resources Officer - Cathy Bless

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Get Employee or Income Verification

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Safety Exemptions - Public Records Requests

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Administrative Rules

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PPA Bargaining Process 2021

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About the Civil Service Board

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Benefit Plan Summaries and Highlight Guides

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Compensation Plans & Classification Specifications

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Current City Labor Agreements

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How to Apply Classes for City of Portland

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About the Bureau of Human Resources

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Employees with Disabilities

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Veterans' Preference Information

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Open Data & Analytics

Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

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Career Center

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Employee Relations

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Classification and Compensation

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Workforce Recruitment and Training

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Health and Financial Benefits

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Labor Relations

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Deferred Compensation

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Retiree and COBRA Healthcare, PERS & OPSRP

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Protected People with Disabilities

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Occupational Health & Wellbeing

Upcoming Events

Managing Stress and Anxiety During Uncertain Times

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Cascade Centers EAP webinars for City of Portland Employees

Supporting Employees During Workplace Reintegration

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Cascade Centers presents for City of Portland Employees - Managing Emotions Related to Workplace Reintegration

Resilience and Mental Flexibility

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Cascade Centers presents for City of Portland Employees - Managing Emotions Related to Workplace Reintegration

Working in a Changing Environment

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Cascade Centers presents for City of Portland Employees - Managing Emotions Related to Workplace Reintegration
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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