Senior HR Analyst 443-04-26

NWSDS • Salem, OR

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About The Position

NorthWest Senior & Disability Services (NWSDS) is seeking a Senior Human Resources Analyst to join our Human Resources team. This position provides advanced, professional-level HR services and serves as a key partner to management in supporting employee relations, labor relations, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting a workforce that serves seniors and individuals with disabilities. This description is a general summary of the position and does not include all duties that may be assigned. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as necessary to meet the operational needs of the agency.

Requirements

• Strong experience in employee relations and labor relations, preferably in a unionized environment
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Ability to interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements
• Experience conducting workplace investigations
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in complex situations
• Proficiency with HR systems and standard business software
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in human resources or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a unionized environment is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to managers and staff on employee relations, performance management, and workplace issues
• Conduct and support workplace investigations and recommend appropriate actions
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements, employment laws, and agency policies
• Participate in labor relations activities, including grievance resolution and collective bargaining
• Administer and support leave programs, ADA accommodations, and HR compliance functions
• Develop and deliver training on HR topics and workplace best practices
• Research, analyze, and recommend improvements to HR policies, procedures, and processes
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure compliance and effective service delivery

Benefits

• Medical/Dental 100% paid for employee and 90-98% for dependents
• generous Paid-time off
• Public Employee Retirement (PERS)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Long Term Disability
• Deferred Compensation
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Colonial Life Supplemental Plans
• Employment qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees