Human Resources

By providing guidance and fostering strong relationships, we deliver programs and services that empower our workforce to make a positive and lasting impact within our community!

Here is how we support the City of Bend’s Departments and Employees:

• Provide policy guidance and support positive employee relations
• Manage compensation, job classifications, and labor agreements
• Administer health benefits, insurance, and leave programs
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and policies
• Maintain Human Resource records and systems

Together, we help create a workplace where employees can thrive and organizational goals can be achieved!

For verbal employment verification, please contact Human Resources at 541-388-5525.

Written verification should be submitted to payroll@bendoregon.gov.

In accordance with Oregon law, applicants with an honorable non-disabled or disabled discharge status may qualify for Veterans’ Preference.

To qualify for veterans’ preference (non-disabled) you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty (DD214/DD215) that reflects your “Honorable” separation status. To qualify for additional preference as a disabled veteran you must submit a Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty (DD215/DD215) and an employment preference or eligibility letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Veterans’ preference cannot be awarded without required documentation, this documentation must be submitted prior to the closing date of the recruitment. Documentation can be uploaded to your application or sent to the City of Bend Human Resource department.

Below you will find the collective bargaining agreement documents for the City of Bend and its employee associations.

Current and previous employees can access tax, benefit and pay information via Employee Self Service (ESS).