Human Resource Business Partner (Hybrid)
About The Position
The Oregon Health Authority is hiring a Senior Human Resource Business Partner (Human Resource Analyst 3) for the Oregon State Hospital in Salem, Oregon. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with three days per week in the Salem office and two days remotely. The Oregon State Hospital provides patient-centered psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for adults who need hospital-level care, with the goal of helping them recover and return to the community. The Senior Human Resource Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to leadership on complex employee and labor relations matters, workplace investigations, organizational change, and workforce challenges. The role calls for adaptability, resilience, sound judgment, and the ability to remain effective while managing competing priorities and time-sensitive situations. The employee joins a collaborative HR team that values professionalism, partnership, accountability, mutual support, and continuous learning. The position requires a qualifying combination of education, HR experience, and/or specified HR certifications. Employment is contingent on criminal and driving records checks meeting OHA criteria. The position does not provide visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following minimum qualification pathways: a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior or Development, Business or Public Administration, Applied Behavioral Sciences, Industrial Relations, or another job-related course of study determined by the appointing authority, plus three years of related professional-level HR experience; a valid HRCI Professional in Human Resources certification plus four years of related professional-level HR experience; or six years of related HR experience, including four years at the professional level.
- A master's degree in one of the listed fields may substitute for one year of professional-level experience.
- State Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP) certification may substitute for six months of professional-level HR experience.
- Valid SHRM Certified Professional certification may substitute for one year of professional-level HR experience.
- Valid PSHRA-CP certification may substitute for one year of professional-level HR experience.
- Demonstrate understanding of collective bargaining agreements, employment policies, employment law, and related HR regulations.
- Apply complex legal and policy frameworks to workforce situations.
- Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills, customer service, collaboration, analytical problem-solving, adaptability, and sound judgment under pressure.
- Complete required criminal records and driving records checks that meet OHA criteria.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience in labor and employee relations, including advising management on collective bargaining agreement and policy interpretation, performance management, fact-finding investigations, and preparation of investigation reports and disciplinary documentation.
Responsibilities
- Advise and partner with management on collective bargaining agreement and employment-policy interpretation.
- Address complex employee and labor relations issues and workplace challenges.
- Conduct fact-finding investigations and prepare clear, well-supported investigation reports and disciplinary documentation.
- Support performance management and labor and employee relations processes.
- Facilitate discussions, resolve conflicts, and build trust with management, union representatives, employees, and other customers.
- Assess complex workforce issues, identify root causes, weigh risks and organizational impacts, and recommend compliant, sustainable solutions.
- Manage a high-volume workload, shifting priorities, and competing deadlines while remaining organized and responsive.
- Share knowledge, support colleagues, and contribute to a collaborative culture of learning and professional growth.
Benefits
- Low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for employees and their families.
- Optional life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and flexible spending account options for health and childcare.
- Paid time off including 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
- Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) or Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
- Training and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
