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

About the role

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking Senior Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP) to join their Employee and Labor Relations team. This position provides a variety of professional human resource services to agency managers and staff, focusing on labor and employment matters, management consultation, and complaint processes.

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.
• Research and analyze changes to laws, rules, policies, collective bargaining agreements, and past practices; update agency policies and inform management of necessary revisions.
• Aid managers with achieving reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA.
• Cook up 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.

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.
• ORValid 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.
• ORSix (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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle challenging issues.
• Knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

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.

Pay

$6,507.00 - $9,604.00 monthly

Schedule

8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday Pacific Time during initial training and the trial service period. Thereafter the schedule is negotiable based on business needs.