HR Business Partner (Human Resources Analyst 2)

About the role

The Human Resources Office within the Administrative Services Division is committed to providing dependable, high-quality support services to all DOJ employees. This role is an essential part of that mission.

Responsibilities

• Congratulations to the successful applicants!
• Conduct low-level performance investigations that typically result in coaching, counseling, or reprimands.
• Investigate alleged misconduct, complaints, and grievances; interview witnesses, prepare findings reports, recommend action, and assist managers with drafting outcome letters.
• Provide advice and consultation to managers and employees on collective bargaining agreements, agency policies, procedures, personnel laws, and sound management practices.
• Support supervisors in developing and communicating performance expectations, and recommend appropriate steps when employees do not meet expectations.
• Research and respond to HR-related questions from employees, supervisors, and labor representatives, in consultation with a Senior HR Business Partner.
• Serve as backup to the DOJ Classification/Compensation Analyst for classification reviews and recommendations.
• Aid in classification studies, position description development, and review of existing position descriptions.
• Prepare analyses and recommend appropriate classification levels.
• Support pay equity assessment coordination by analyzing candidate qualifications, experience, certifications, and licenses to ensure compliance with pay equity requirements.
• Serve as backup to DOJ recruiters, advising managers on recruitment and selection methods.
• Provide guidance on interview design and resolving issues that arise during the recruitment process.
• Draft recruitment announcements, review applicant materials for minimum qualifications, and disposition candidates in accordance with established practices.
• Serve as backup to FMLA/OFLA coordinators by receiving and tracking leave requests, reviewing eligibility, and approving or denying leave use consistent with laws and policies.
• Provide technical assistance to managers and staff regarding FMLA/OFLA rules, laws, and procedures.
• Afford support to Senior HR Business Partners and the Safety Coordinator with ADA cases and return-to-work processes for injured workers.
• Approve and process job changes, hires, compensation changes, and other transactions in Workday in accordance with state policy and collective bargaining agreements.
• Review and audit position-related information to ensure accurate job classifications and FLSA status.
• Participate in special projects and perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 two 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 three years Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.
• OR Five years Human Resource experience related to the position. Three of the five 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 year of professional-level experience.
• The State Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP) certification, awarded by the Oregon Chief Human Resources Office, substitutes for six months of human resource professional-level experience.
• Valid Certification as a SHRM or HRCI Certified Professional awarded by a nationally recognized organization, substitutes for one year of human resource professional-level experience.
• Work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.
• Must pass reference and background checks.
• Practical Experience applying the following in an HR Environment: Employment laws rules and policies relevant to Oregon state service (e.g. ORS, OAR, FMLA/OFLA/ADA, FLSA) HR systems and processes (classification/compensation basics, recruitment basics, personnel actions, position management, labor relations fundamentals) Fundamentals of DEIB and equity principles and HR practices.
• LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System) certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and special days off.
• Medical, vision, and dental.
• Pension and retirement programs.
• Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills and network.
• Opportunity to impact change by supporting the pursuit of creating a state where all people and communities can work, live, and thrive.