Human Resources Business Partner

Lutheran Community Services Northwest • McMinnville, OR

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner supports organizational effectiveness by partnering with leaders and employees to foster a positive, compliant, and engaged workplace. Through consultation, employee relations support, investigations, and workforce practices, this role helps leaders address people-related challenges and create work environments that support high-quality services for individuals, families, and communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; substantial relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Minimum four years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including employee relations, manager support, policy interpretation, performance management, and workplace problem solving.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, human resources practices, and employee relations principles, with the ability to apply them effectively in day-to-day situations.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations, manage employee relations concerns, and provide consultation to supervisors and managers.
• Strong interpersonal, consultation, conflict-resolution, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, leaders, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Intermediate proficiency with business applications, productivity software, HR information systems, and virtual collaboration tools.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and resilience when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment and demonstrates commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations.
• Successfully completes tasks in a moderately noisy environment.
• Interacts with others and performs work in person and through technology, with extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer use.
• Moves equipment and materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Travels between worksites regularly.
• Works in a variety of settings, including LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, and faith-based settings such as churches.
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances required by the state, funder, contract, or program.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and employees to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, and workplace concerns.
• Conduct workplace investigations and employee relations reviews, ensuring fair, timely, and compliant resolution of concerns.
• Coach supervisors and managers in effective employee management practices, communication, accountability, and conflict resolution.
• Support workforce planning, organizational changes, employee engagement initiatives, and employee lifecycle activities within assigned service areas.
• Identify workplace trends, risks, and employee concerns and recommend practical solutions that support team effectiveness and organizational goals.
• Collaborate with HR and operational leaders to implement policies, procedures, training, and programs that promote compliance and a positive employee experience.
• Partner with Senior HR Business Partners and HR leadership on complex employee relations, labor relations, and organizational issues requiring advanced consultation.

Benefits

• A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level