Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Human Resource Analyst 3) – multiple vacancies!

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

3d•$6,507 - $9,604•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Opportunity awaits! The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Office of Human Resources is hiring Senior Human Resources Business Partners to join our Employee and Labor Relations team. We are seeking a self-starter, critical thinker and collaborative teammate! If you are innovative, strategic and a great problem solver, this position is for you. Apply today! Summary of Duties The mission of the Office of Human Resources is to serve as a strategic partner in providing proactive, comprehensive human resource services in alignment with agency and program mission and goals. As a Senior Human Resource Business Partners (HRBP), you will provide outstanding customer service in a variety of professional human resource services to the agency managers and staff with a focus on labor and employment matters, management consultation, and complaint processes. This position performs administrative, technical, and analytical work in support of the State of Oregon Human Resources management.

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 (3) 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 (4) years Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.
OR Six (6) years Human Resource experience related to the position. Four (4) of the six (6) years must have been at the professional level.
A master's degree in any of the above listed courses of study may substitute for one (1) year of professional-level experience.
The State Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP) certification, awarded by the Oregon Chief Human Resources Office, substitutes for six (6) months of human resource professional-level experience.
Valid certification as a SHRM Certified Professional awarded by a nationally recognized organization substitutes for one (1) year of human resource professional-level experience.
Valid certification as a PSHRA-CP from the Public Sector HR Association substitutes for one (1) year of professional human resources experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements, policies, and procedures across a wide range of workplace situations.
Experience conducting workplace investigations involving employment matters, including discrimination and harassment complaints.
Experience gathering and analyzing information, developing solutions to workforce issues, and communicating complex concepts through clear verbal and written communication.
Experience coaching and consulting on human resource topics such as employee discipline, development, and conflict resolution.
Experience and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices, including ongoing professional and personal development to support cultural competency.
Experience navigating ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements and facilitating the interactive process.
Experience developing and delivering training sessions on a variety of HR topics.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with union stewards, representatives, managers, and employees to address workplace issues, identify shared interests, and negotiate resolutions.
Partner with labor and management to prevent or resolve disagreements related to contract interpretation and other workplace matters.
Provide consultation and technical guidance to managers on interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements, policies, and procedures.
Work with HR team members to support a healthy and effective HR community.
Advise and coach managers to strengthen leadership skills, address workforce challenges, and improve team effectiveness.
Consult with employees and managers on professional development, workplace concerns, and broader organizational and people-related issues.
Conduct workplace investigations, gather and analyze evidence, interview witnesses, collaborate with HR leadership, recommend discipline when appropriate, and prepare comprehensive reports.
Educate and guide managers on performance management best practices.
Analyze management and compensation concepts for potential inclusion in bargaining proposals.
Research and analyze changes to laws, rules, policies, collective bargaining agreements, and past practices; update agency policies and inform management of necessary revisions.
Assist managers with achieving reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA.
Coordinate with the Department of Risk Management or the Department of Justice on records requests and participate in arbitration, ERB hearings, or court proceedings as needed.