Kathy Sharp, Phr, Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon

Support the Bureau of Human Resources (BHR) vision to be knowledgeable, helpful, and provide responsive services through effective business communication – both orally and in writing, responsive problem solving and decision making, and upholding regulatory responsibilities; Business Partner and HR consultant to three diverse bureaus (one elected official and two bureau directors) and approximately 550 managers and staff; serve as a member of the BHR Equity Committee – dedicated to cultivating… Show more Support the Bureau of Human Resources (BHR) vision to be knowledgeable, helpful, and provide responsive services through effective business communication – both orally and in writing, responsive problem solving and decision making, and upholding regulatory responsibilities; Business Partner and HR consultant to three diverse bureaus (one elected official and two bureau directors) and approximately 550 managers and staff; serve as a member of the BHR Equity Committee – dedicated to cultivating an equity mindset to help employees understand how diversity and equity relates to their daily work ; present Bias Awareness training to interview selection panels and facilitate related discussions, facilitate citywide HR training to managers and employees; provide confidential support to elected officials, bureau directors, managers, and supervisors on complex and sensitive human resources issues, exercising tact and diplomacy including conducting investigations, contract interpretation, developing work plans, and dealing with employee conflict; provide advice and counsel on a wide spectrum of employee and labor relations issues including performance management topics, professional development plans, performance appraisals, and disciplinary practices and actions. Show less

Volunteer Leader for the SHRM Oregon State Council providing leadership in a variety of positions including Chapter President, Council Secretary, Director-Elect, Director, Past Director, and Conference Chair. In each of these positions, I have worked with the council to establish policy, strategies, and objectives consistent with SHRM Board policies. Additionally, I provide guidance to elected and volunteer staff who are responsible for accomplishing State and SHRM objectives. For 2016, I… Show more Volunteer Leader for the SHRM Oregon State Council providing leadership in a variety of positions including Chapter President, Council Secretary, Director-Elect, Director, Past Director, and Conference Chair. In each of these positions, I have worked with the council to establish policy, strategies, and objectives consistent with SHRM Board policies. Additionally, I provide guidance to elected and volunteer staff who are responsible for accomplishing State and SHRM objectives. For 2016, I am served as the Workforce Readiness Director. Show less

Salem, Or

Directed and managed a comprehensive countywide human resources program including recruitment, testing and selection, employee and labor relations, classification and compensation, HRIS, training, employee development, and performance planning and appraisal; developed, maintained, and enforced the county personnel policies rules and regulations; and supervised 4 staff ensuring that they had the support and resources they needed to succeed.

Salem, Or

Business Partner and HR consultant to 10 departments (5 elected officials and 7 department heads) and approximately 500 managers and staff; instrumental in developing practices and procedures for manager and supervisory development; consult with managers on employee and labor relations issues and processes and make effective recommendations; provide performance coaching and develop work plans to enhance employee success; consult with departments on organizational structure, develop and analyze… Show more Business Partner and HR consultant to 10 departments (5 elected officials and 7 department heads) and approximately 500 managers and staff; instrumental in developing practices and procedures for manager and supervisory development; consult with managers on employee and labor relations issues and processes and make effective recommendations; provide performance coaching and develop work plans to enhance employee success; consult with departments on organizational structure, develop and analyze classification and compensation needs and make effective recommendations to meet the business need; participate and contribute positively on management bargaining team for multiple unions; provide staff support to legal counsel for arbitration proceedings and responses to BOLI; facilitate training opportunities for Marion County employees; provide leadership for the recruitment team; and participate on the management team for collective bargaining negotiations. Show less

Salem, Or

ODOT Employment Program Manager: Lead decentralized HR staff in the development, maintenance, and implementation of recruitment and retention program goals, rules, expectations and measurements; evaluated and made changes to recruitment programs for achievement of desired results; provided leadership, direction, and training to recruitment program support staff and HR staff; provided internal consulting service to HR managers on recruitment, selection, and retention; and ensured EEO compliance… Show more ODOT Employment Program Manager: Lead decentralized HR staff in the development, maintenance, and implementation of recruitment and retention program goals, rules, expectations and measurements; evaluated and made changes to recruitment programs for achievement of desired results; provided leadership, direction, and training to recruitment program support staff and HR staff; provided internal consulting service to HR managers on recruitment, selection, and retention; and ensured EEO compliance by educating, identifying tools and resources for HR staff in areas of diversity, EEO, AA, ADA, and building community relations HR Analyst 2/HR Analyst 1: Provided HR generalist duties including writing organizational policies, guidelines and procedures, employee relations, labor relations, recruitment, and classification. Show less

Vice President of Corporate Operations: Worked with operations staff in 19 branch offices to develop and implement operational rules, policies, and programs. Consulted with branch operations officers/managers to resolve new or unusual situations and employee relations issues; responded to security breaches; managed the centralized cash vault; supervised eleven staff; and was responsible for the project management and delivery of branch facility updates. Employment Officer/Staffing… Show more Vice President of Corporate Operations: Worked with operations staff in 19 branch offices to develop and implement operational rules, policies, and programs. Consulted with branch operations officers/managers to resolve new or unusual situations and employee relations issues; responded to security breaches; managed the centralized cash vault; supervised eleven staff; and was responsible for the project management and delivery of branch facility updates. Employment Officer/Staffing Pool Manager: Managed the bank’s employment functions and was responsible for compliance including affirmative action plan, recruiting, testing, screening, interviewing, new employee orientation, and exit interviews. Responsibilities included supervision of nine employees; HR generalist duties including training, employee relations, and investigations, and providing back up for payroll and benefit specialist including open enrollment, flexible benefits plans, and 401 K.Operations Manager/Assistant Branch Manager: Managed a full service branch office and was responsible for administration and efficient daily operations. Responsibilities included supervision and training or employees, budget preparation and monitoring, operations, product sales, customer service, and security and safety. Show less