HR Business Partner, Human Resources Analyst 2

Role Overview

• Conduct low‑level performance investigations that typically result in coaching, counseling, or reprimands.
• Investigate alleged misconduct, complaints, and grievances; interview witnesses, prepare findings reports, recommend action, and assist managers with drafting outcome letters.
• Provide advice and consultation to managers and employees on collective bargaining agreements, agency policies, procedures, personnel laws, and sound management practices.
• Support supervisors in developing and communicating performance expectations, and recommend appropriate steps when employees do not meet expectations.
• Research and respond to HR‑related questions from employees, supervisors, and labor representatives, in consultation with a Senior HR Business Partner.
• Serve as backup to the DOJ Classification/Compensation Analyst for classification reviews and recommendations.
• Work directly with DAS Classification and Compensation staff as needed.
• Draft recruitment announcements, review applicant materials for minimum qualifications, and disposition candidates in accordance with established practices.
• Approve and process job changes, hires, compensation changes, and other transactions in Workday in accordance with state policy and collective bargaining agreements.
• Participate in special projects and perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 two 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 three years Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.
• OR Five years Human Resource experience related to the position. Three of the five 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 year of professional-level experience.
• The State Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP) certification, awarded by the Oregon Chief Human Resources Office, substitutes for six months of human resource professional-level experience.
• Valid Certification as a SHRM or HRCI Certified Professional awarded by a nationally recognized organization, substitutes for one year of human resource professional-level experience.
• Must pass reference and background checks.
• Practical Experience applying the following in an HR Environment: Employment laws rules and policies relevant to Oregon state Service (e.g. ORS, OAR, FMLA/OFLA/ADA, FLSA) HR systems and processes (classification/compensation basics, recruitment basics, personnel actions, position management, labor relations fundamentals) Fundamentals of DEIB and equity principles and HR practices.
• Must be LEDS certified or able to obtain certification within the first 6 months.
• Must agree to comply with specific security and confidentiality requirements of the department and its business units.

Benefits

• Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and special days off.
• Medical, vision, and dental.
• Pension and retirement programs.
• Part of our management services team, with endless peer support.
• Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills and network.
• Opportunity to impact change by supporting the pursuit of creating a state where all people and communities can work, live, and thrive.