Human Resource Analyst 1

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

3d•$4,868 - $7,179•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Business Development Department dba Business Oregon has an exciting career opportunity for a permanent Human Resource (HR) Analyst 1 within our Human Resource Team! This position is the first-level into the HR Analyst series, which allows you to learn HR for the State of Oregon and build a strong foundation to further your HR career. If you enjoy helping people, excel at problem‑solving, and bring a friendly, welcoming approach, this position may be the perfect fit!

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.
OR Valid Certification as a Professional in Human Resource awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute, and one-year Human Resource experience.
OR Three years Human Resource paraprofessional or technical-level experience.
State of Oregon HR Experience.
Demonstrated experience conducting full-cycle recruitments, including drafting job announcements, posting advertisements, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, preparing interview materials, interviewing candidates, and coaching hiring managers on hiring practices and policy requirements.
Experience and excitement for representing the agency at career fairs, mock interviews, Say Hey events, and other outreach or community engagement activities.
Experience completing all HR‑related actions in the state’s HRIS system, Workday. Skills include strong technical skills with the ability to learn new technology and adapt as current systems are continually changing.
Demonstrated experience working within cross‑functional teams, supporting colleagues, and building trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) that foster positive relationships, effective coordination, and an inclusive team environment.
Proactively coordinates their daily workflow based on the highest priority tasks. The ideal candidate looks for opportunities to streamline current work processes and develop new procedures for efficient workflow. Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and highly organized in a constantly evolving environment.
Exceptional ability and experience maintaining confidentiality to the highest degree.

Nice To Haves

State of Oregon experience in HR Generalist functions, including, but not limited to recruitment, onboarding/New Employee Orientation, Workday, etc.

Responsibilities

Independently lead full‑cycle recruitments, including developing job announcements, posting advertisements, reviewing applications, and participating on interview panels while delivering excellent customer service to candidates and hiring managers.
Champion the agency at career fairs and networking events to boost employer presence and attract top candidates. Engage with community partners and professional networks to identify new recruitment opportunities, promote agency values, and broaden talent sourcing channels.
Maintain and process HR actions and personnel records in Workday include hire process, compensation, training, and ensure all data is accurate and compliant.
Work closely with employees and hiring managers for overall onboarding process. Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding, conduct orientations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, and supporting employees through their transition into the workplace to promote a smooth and positive start.
Answer employees’ questions regarding Workday tasks, salary increases, performance appraisals, etc.
Create a welcoming, friendly and open environment for staff.