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

About the role

The Oregon Health Authority is seeking multiple full-time, Hybrid positions as Senior Human Resource Business Partners (Human Resource Analyst 3). These roles are part of the collaborative Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Employee and Labor Relations Team.

Responsibilities

• Tackle complex employee and labor relations issues, partnering with and advising management on collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and policy interpretation.
• Conduct fact-finding investigations and prepare clear, well-supported investigation reports and disciplinary documentation.
• Support organizational change initiatives and address critical workforce challenges.
• Build trust and consult 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 for strategic, compliant, and sustainable solutions.
• Manage a high-volume workload, prioritize shifting priorities, and balance competing deadlines.
• Exercise sound judgment under pressure and maintain professionalism, diplomacy, and emotional intelligence in challenging situations.

Requirements

Desired attributes include:

• An understanding of collective bargaining agreements, employment policies, employment law, and related HR regulations.
• Experience in labor and employee relations, including CBA and policy interpretation, performance management, and investigation reporting.
• Curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning, with comfort in seeking input and learning from others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to consult and collaborate with diverse customers.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, including assessing incomplete information and weighing broad organizational impacts.
• Adaptability and the ability to reprioritize, with the capacity to remain organized and effective under pressure.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior or Development, Business, Public Administration, the Applied Behavioral Sciences, Industrial Relations, or a job-related course of study.
• Three years of Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.
• Valid certification as a Professional in Human Resource awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute, or four years of Human Resource professional-level experience.
• Six years of Human Resource experience related to the position, with four years 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.
• State Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP) certification, or valid certification as a SHRM Certified Professional, or valid certification as a PSHRA-CP.

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Effective consultation and collaboration with diverse internal and external customers.
• Ability to assess incomplete information and make sound recommendations.
• Proficiency in evaluating complex workforce issues and crafting strategic solutions.
• Adaptability and the ability to reprioritize under pressure.
• Sound judgment and professionalism in handling challenging situations.

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, including 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.

Pay

The salary range for these positions is $6,507 - $9,604 per month, contingent upon meeting the minimum qualifications and potential eligibility for PERS.

Schedule

These are hybrid positions, with 3 days working in the Oregon State Hospital’s Salem office and 2 days working remotely.