Senior Human Resource Business Partner (Human Resource Analyst 3) Job Share

About the role

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Human Resource Analyst 3) to join their Employee and Labor Relations team. This position is a full-time, permanent job share and will work 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with union representatives, managers and employees to explore issues and common interests to problem solve and negotiate resolution.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to management in interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements and other policies and procedures.
• Consult on organizational and people issues, leadership effectiveness, performance feedback, professional development, talent management, team dynamics, culture and change management.
• Investigate charges or policy or program violations by employees and management.
• Gather documentary evidence, interviewing witnesses, staffing with peers and Senior HR leadership for input, recommending levels of discipline, if any, writing comprehensive reports, writing clear and concise disciplinary documents.
• Analyze management and compensation concepts for possible inclusion in the state’s management proposals to bargaining units.
• Collaborate with the Oregon Department of Risk Management Division or the Department of Justice, for coordinate of records requests and/or to testify at arbitration, Employee Relations Board (ERB) hearings or, in court.

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;
• 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;
• Six years Human Resource experience related to the position. Four of the six years must have been at the professional level.

Qualifications

• 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 Certified Professional awarded by a nationally recognized organization substitutes for one year of professional-level human resources experience.
• Valid certification as a PSHRA-CP from the Public Sector HR Association substitutes for one year of professional-level human resources experience.

Essential Attributes

• Experience providing HR consultation and technical assistance including interpreting collective bargaining agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations regarding employment matters, discrimination and harassment complaints.
• Experience gathering information and analyzing facts, developing solutions to workforce issues, and communicating complex concepts using professional verbal and technical writing skills.
• Experience coaching and consulting involving human resource topics such as discipline, employee development, and resolving conflicts.
• Experience and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and to participate in professional and personal development opportunities to engage in on-going education of cultural awareness.

Benefits

• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Awesome benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.