Initial Posting Date: 10/07/2024
Application Deadline: 10/14/2024
Agency: Department of Human Services
Salary Range: $5,958 - $8,794
Position Type: Employee
Position Title: Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Human Resources Analyst 3)
Job Description:
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! We are seeking a self-starter, critical thinker and collaborative teammate! We are hiring a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Human Resource Analyst 3) to join our Employee and Labor Relations team. In this position, you will provide outstanding customer service in a variety of human resource services to diverse groups with a focus on labor and employment matters, coaching and consultation, performance management, investigations, and complaint resolution. You will perform professional level technical, and analytical work in support of the State of Oregon Human Resources management. If you are innovative, strategic and a great problem solver, this position is for you. Apply today!
Summary of Duties
As a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, you will:
- 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.
Minimum 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 three 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 years Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.
OR
Six years Human Resource experience related to the position. Four of the six 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 Certified Professional awarded by a nationally recognized organization, substitutes for one year of human resource professional-level experience.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
- 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 ongoing education of cultural awareness.
Attention all candidates! A cover letter is required. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.
Working Conditions
- This position will be eligible for remote or hybrid work. Infrequent travel may be required to attend in-person quarterly meetings or trainings.
- Position requires a professional work week, where the hours of work may fluctuate on a daily and weekly basis. Flexible schedules are available.
- Extensive use of the computer and work phone. Meetings and communications can come in a variety of software programs such as Zoom, Teams, and other software systems.
- Is subject to fluctuating workloads and priorities in dealing with highly complex, sensitive, and legal activities such as hearings, matters of tort and or lawsuit.
- You may interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.
Background Checks and Requirements
- If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
- The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
Employment Preference
Veterans’ preference:
General Information
- This is a permanent, full-time position and is a Management Service, Non-Supervisory position and is not represented by a union.
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.
Contact Information
We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.
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