Senior Human Resource Business Partner (Human Resource Analyst 3) –Hybrid

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

3d • $78,084 - $115,248 • Hybrid

About The Position

Multiple permanent Senior Human Resource Business Partner (Human Resource Analyst 3) opportunities available on our collaborative Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Employee and Labor Relations Team! You’ll enjoy a flexible hybrid work schedule with 3 days working in our Salem office at the Oregon State Hospital, and 2 days remotely. If you're looking for meaningful work, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a difference, we encourage you to apply. We're looking for curiosity, sound judgment, a willingness to learn, and the confidence to grow. This role is ideal for someone who is adaptable, resilient, solutions-focused, and able to remain calm and effective when faced with competing demands and time-sensitive situations. At OSH, you'll join a collaborative HR team that values professionalism, partnership, accountability, and growth. In return, you'll be trusted, challenged, and relied upon. We help each other, questions are welcomed, nobody is expected to know everything, team members share expertise, new ideas are encouraged and we can disagree respectfully with each other. The Oregon State Hospital provides patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospital-level care. Our primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community. Our services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support.

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 three 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 four years Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.
• OR Six years Human Resource experience related to the position. Four of the six years must have been at the professional level.
• Experience in Labor and Employee Relations
• An understanding of collective bargaining agreements, employment policies, employment law and related HR regulations.
• Capable of interpreting and applying complex legal and policy frameworks to real-world workforce situations.
• Curiosity, Collaboration, and Continuous Learning
• Comfortable seeking input, asking thoughtful questions, and acknowledging when additional information or expertise is needed.
• Approaches challenges with an open mind and a willingness to learn from others, recognizing that the best outcomes often come from collaboration and shared expertise.
• Contributes positively to a collaborative team environment by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Skill in facilitating discussions, resolving conflicts, and guiding employee and labor relations processes.
• Take pride in providing excellent customer service.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities
• Adaptability and Ability to Reprioritize

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in labor and employee relations, including partnering with and advising management on collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and policy interpretation, performance management, conducting fact-finding investigations, and preparing clear, well-supported investigation reports and disciplinary documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisors to leadership, helping navigate sensitive and complex employee matters, labor relations issues, workplace investigations, organizational change, and critical workforce challenges.
• Partnering with and advising management on collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and policy interpretation, performance management, conducting fact-finding investigations, and preparing clear, well-supported investigation reports and disciplinary documentation.
• Consult, collaborate, and build trust with diverse internal and external customers including management, union representatives, and employees.
• Facilitate discussions, resolve conflicts, and guide employee and labor relations processes.
• Assess incomplete information, weigh risks, and make sound recommendations.
• Evaluate complex workforce issues, identify root causes, and craft strategic, compliant, and sustainable solutions.
• Weigh broad organizational impacts and balance competing priorities.
• Remain organized, responsive, and effective while managing a high-volume workload, shifting priorities, and competing deadlines.
• Exercise sound judgment under pressure and approach challenging situations with professionalism, diplomacy, and emotional intelligence.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

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