Senior Human Resources Analyst

Initial Posting Date:

09/11/2025

Application Deadline:

09/24/2025

Agency:

Oregon Business Development Department

Salary Range:

$6,348 - $9,370

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Senior Human Resources Analyst (HRA3)

Job Description:

The Business Oregon has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Human Resource Analyst (HRA3) within our Employee Services Section! Are you passionate about helping people, solving challenges, and making workplaces thrive? Business Oregon is looking for a Senior Human Resource Analyst (HRA3) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring, building strong relationships, and leading impactful HR projects. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, value diversity, and want to make a real difference in employee success and organizational growth, we’d love to hear from you!

Note: We value our employees and want to encourage work-life balance and flexibility. This is a hybrid role with required days in the Salem office to support team building and overall operations.

What you will do!

• Collaborate with internal and external customers to create a supportive workplace.

• Strategize with agency leaders and employees to identify needs in the agency including but not limited to HR policy, procedure and planning.

• Foster and promote the importance of a diverse, engaged workforce.

• Engage with other Employee Services staff and act as a mentor and lead for junior-level staff.

• Coach employees and managers on complaints and grievances and create resolution plans.

• Investigate employee complaints and concerns as they arise. Conduct fact-finding meetings, collect documentation, and produce investigation reports with recommendations to leadership.

• Provide your guidance and expertise to employees and other HR analysts on topics including FMLA/OFLA, workers’ compensation, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), classification and compensation, recruitment, training, succession planning, performance evaluations, and so much more!

Business Oregon strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.  We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.  If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• HR Investigations. Experience conducting HR investigations including conducting investigatory meetings, collecting documentation, writing investigation reports, and making recommendations to leadership.

• State of Oregon HR Experience. Strong experience in HR generalist areas including; FMLA, ADA, payroll, workers compensation, recruitment, classification analysis, policy development, training, and strategic planning.

• Coaching. Ability to coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and sometimes emotional issues.

• Customer Service & Communication Skills. Exceptional internal and external customer service skills, with a passion for working with people and an employee service mentality. Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to maneuver difficult and sensitive conversations with individuals and groups.

• Initiative. Take responsibility for deciding where the work needs are and coordinates daily schedule. The ideal candidate looks for opportunities to streamline current work processes and develop new procedures for efficient workflow. Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

• Teamwork. Ability to be part of a cross-functional team, be supportive to colleagues, and to build trust and rapport with people from all backgrounds and experience levels. Ability to lead and mentor other HR analysts.

• Confidentiality. Exceptional ability and experience maintaining confidentiality to the highest degree.

What you need to qualify…

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.

Valid certification as a PSHRA-CP from the Public Sector HR Association substitutes for one year of professional-level human resources experience.

What Business Oregon does:

Business Oregon is the economic development agency for the state of Oregon. We have about 200 people our team, and we work with communities and businesses. We use our programs and expertise to help businesses grow, so they can in turn add jobs, diversify the economy, and increase Oregon prosperity. We work with communities to enhance and expand infrastructure and community safety with projects such as water/wastewater systems, seismic rehabilitation for schools, or rural broadband development. This also sets the stage for future business development. Our mission is to invest in Oregon’s businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy, all carried out with an agency strategic plan.

The Employee Services Section (ESS) and Human Resources (HR) team provide essential support to agency staff through a wide range of services. ESS manages safety, training, payroll, facilities, supplies, and more, while fostering agility, accountability, collaboration, respect, innovation, and diversity in the workplace. The HR team ensures compliance with labor laws, oversees recruitment, employee relations, grievance resolution, and return-to-work programs, and implements performance management, training, and affirmative action initiatives. Together, these teams promote a positive and productive work environment by supporting employee well-being, professional growth, and ethical practices that enhance motivation, commitment, and organizational success.

How to Apply

Please Note: Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on September 24, 2025.

• If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account through Jobs Hub.

• Click the “Apply” button above to complete your online application.

• Attach your current cover letter and resume. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter may remove your application from consideration. Clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet all the minimum qualifications and requested skills listed above.

• Complete the questionnaire. Warning – Workday will timeout due to inactivity and will not save your application progress unless you use the “save for later” function. If you need to take a break, please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress.

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.

• The candidates whose work experience most closely matches the qualifications and skills of this position will be invited to interview.  

Additional Information:

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.

• It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to all applicants who may need them.  Should you need assistance, or an accommodation please contact Lies Wattimena at [email protected] to discuss how we can best meet your needs.

• Veterans’ Preference - Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Click on the Veterans’ Preference link for additional information.

• Criminal Records Check - Hiring of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the results of a Criminal Background Check.  Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Work Authorization - Business Oregon does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• This position is a permanent, full-time, exempt position and a member of the State's Management Team and is not represented by a union.

• PERS – This is a PERS qualifying position. After a six-month waiting period eligible Management Service, Executive Service, and Unrepresented employees will have their base pay increased by 6.95% and the 6% PERS contribution deducted from their base pay rather than a direct 6% contribution by the State of Oregon to the employees PERS account.  This will mirror the bargained SEIU and AFSCME PERS process.

• Are you looking to live in and experience Oregon? Learn more about life in Pendleton, Salem, and Portland.

Need help?

For questions about this job, call Lies Wattimena, Sr. Human Resources Analyst in Employee Services at 971-375-3545 or email [email protected]

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