Senior human resources business partner (human resource analyst 3) – multiple vacancies!

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits! The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Office of Human Resources is hiring Senior Human Resources Business Partners to join our Employee and Labor Relations team. We are seeking a self-starter, critical thinker and collaborative teammate! If you are innovative, strategic and a great problem solver, this position is for you. Apply today!

Summary of Duties

The mission of the Office of Human Resources is to serve as a strategic partner in providing proactive, comprehensive human resource services in alignment with agency and program mission and goals.

As a Senior Human Resource Business Partners (HRBP), you will provide outstanding customer service in a variety of professional human resource services to the agency managers and staff with a focus on labor and employment matters, management consultation, and complaint processes. This position performs administrative, technical, and analytical work in support of the State of Oregon Human Resources management. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with union stewards, representatives, managers, and employees to address workplace issues, identify shared interests, and negotiate resolutions.
• Partner with labor and management to prevent or resolve disagreements related to contract interpretation and other workplace matters.
• Provide consultation and technical guidance to managers on interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Work with HR team members to support a healthy and effective HR community.
• Advise and coach managers to strengthen leadership skills, address workforce challenges, and improve team effectiveness.
• Consult with employees and managers on professional development, workplace concerns, and broader organizational and people-related issues.
• Conduct workplace investigations, gather and analyze evidence, interview witnesses, collaborate with HR leadership, recommend discipline when appropriate, and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Educate and guide managers on performance management best practices.
• Analyze management and compensation concepts for potential inclusion in bargaining proposals.
• Research and analyze changes to laws, rules, policies, collective bargaining agreements, and past practices; update agency policies and inform management of necessary revisions.
• Assist managers with achieving reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA.
• Coordinate with the Department of Risk Management or the Department of Justice on records requests and participate in arbitration, ERB hearings, or court proceedings as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior or Development, Business or Public Administration, the Applied Behavioral Sciences, Industrial Relations, or a job-related course of study determined by the appointing authority and three (3) years of Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.

OR

Valid Certification as a Professional in Human Resource awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute, and four (4) years Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.

OR

Six (6) years Human Resource experience related to the position. Four (4) of the six (6) years must have been at the professional level.

A master's degree in any of the above listed courses of study may substitute for one (1) year of professional-level experience.

The State Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP) certification, awarded by the Oregon Chief Human Resources Office, substitutes for six (6) months of human resource professional-level experience.

Valid certification as a SHRM Certified Professional awarded by a nationally recognized organization substitutes for one (1) year of human resource professional-level experience.

Valid certification as a PSHRA-CP from the Public Sector HR Association substitutes for one (1) year of professional human resources experience.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements, policies, and procedures across a wide range of workplace situations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations involving employment matters, including discrimination and harassment complaints.
• Experience gathering and analyzing information, developing solutions to workforce issues, and communicating complex concepts through clear verbal and written communication.
• Experience coaching and consulting on human resource topics such as employee discipline, development, and conflict resolution.
• Experience and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices, including ongoing professional and personal development to support cultural competency.
• Experience navigating ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements and facilitating the interactive process.
• Experience developing and delivering training sessions on a variety of HR topics.

Attention all candidates - a cover letter is required!

Your resume (optional) and cover letter (required) may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. Do not upload documents in the Education section, as those are not visible to recruiters or hiring managers at this time.

Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications in your application and how you meet the essential attributes in your cover letter. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process and will be used to determine your starting salary range if you are selected as a final candidate.

Please include detailed work history that includes the month/year start date and month/year end date for each role/job. If applicable for college degrees, please clearly indicate if a degree has been completed when providing educational history (graduation dates are not required on applications).

If you are selected as the final candidate and a degree is listed as a minimum qualification for the position, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Working Conditions

This position will be eligible for remote or hybrid work. Approval of out-of-state remote work will be made on a case-by-case basis and may be informed by factors that include legal compliance obligations of the other state. Remote work outside of the 50 United States of America and the District of Columbia is prohibited, per policy 50.050.01.

The work schedule is 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday Pacific Time during initial training and the trial service period. Thereafter the schedule is negotiable based on business needs.

Position requires a professional work week, where the hours of work may fluctuate on a daily and weekly basis based on business needs.

Some additional work hours as straight time may be required during peak periods as this position is exempt for overtime.

Occasional travel may be required to attend training or meetings, including annual meetings in Salem with in-person attendance preferred.

Note: some travel expenses not provided, nor reimbursable for remote work employees per travel policy paragraph 105: https://www.oregon.gov/das/Financial/Acctng/Documents/40.10.00.pdf

Requires working with multiple priorities, challenging issues, and managing confidential information.

Works in an integrated environment where diverse programs, partners and staff create the work team.

You will interact with ODHS employees, external clients, other agency representatives or members of the public who may have experienced trauma. Both internal and external customer service is conducted with compassion and professionalism through a trauma informed lens.

General work conditions include high stress environment due to a high-volume workload with short time frames.

Background Checks and Requirements

If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.

The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Requires a valid driver's license or other acceptable method of transportation for routine travel.

Benefits

ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.

Cost of Living Adjustments.

Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).

Amazing benefits package.

Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference: Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

General Information

This is a permanent, full-time position and is a Management Service, Non-Supervisory position and is not represented by a union.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

Contact Information

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

The recruiter for this position is Alissa Walker. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number:

Email: ALISSA.WALKER@odhs.oregon.gov

Phone (call or text): 503-519-1807